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CCIWA CEO Dr Peter Cock resigns
Dr Peter Cock has informed the Board of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia (CCIWA) of his resignation as Chief Executive Officer,...
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Accessing accessibility: how ECU is inspiring out-of-the-box thinking
An inclusive workplace enables innovation and meaningful people-to-people connections. For Edith Cowan University (ECU), the ‘Best in Class for Customer Experience’ award winner and one...
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State Budget 2025-26 built on a bedrock of iron ore
The Cook Government’s 2025–26 Budget channels mining windfalls into major infrastructure, energy transition, and new industry development across WA.
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New budget era built on a bedrock of iron ore, paved in gold
Key points: Rocks and royalties drive significant projected budget surplus of $2.4 billion for the 2025-26 financial year. CCIWA welcomes government’s renewed focus on industrial...
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High Court rejects CFMEU administrator challenge
CCIWA has welcomed a High Court decision today to reject a challenge to the administration of the CFMEU, saying it would allow the vital process...
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Budget needs to bolster economic resilience and advanced manufacturing
Funding to boost local manufacturing and cost relief for small and family businesses top CCIWA’s wish list ahead of Thursday’s state budget. CCIWA’s pre-budget submission...
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Business to have seat at the table on future energy talks
CCIWA welcomes a new State Government consultation that will give WA businesses a voice in shaping the State’s future energy needs, with a focus on...
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Industry consultation on energy future to give business a say
The Cook Government’s consultation on Western Australia’s future energy needs will help to give industry certainty at a time of rapid change. The snap assessment...
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Consumer optimism at three-year high, report finds
WA household confidence hits a three-year high, driven by interest rate relief and political certainty—though cost-of-living concerns remain strong.
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Consumer confidence up in WA but belt-tightening continues amid cost crisis
Western Australian households are more optimistic about their finances than they have been for three years, despite concern about the cost-of-living reaching a nine-month high...
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State minimum wage increases by 3.75%
The State minimum wage will rise by 3.75% from July 1, impacting over 300,000 employees. The decision adds pressure to small businesses, with CCIWA calling...
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Wage decision to increase squeeze on small and family businesses
Small and family businesses will be hit hardest by the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission’s (WAIRC) decision to increase the state’s minimum wage by 3.75%....
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The Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA (CCIWA) acknowledges the traditional custodians of Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the elders past and present.
