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WA must be exempt from migration cuts: CCIWA
05 August, 2026
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WA must be exempt from migration cuts: CCIWA
CCIWA has called for Western Australia to be granted an exemption from any federal cuts to skilled migration.   The Federal Government will reportedly announce significant changes to migration policy, aimed at...
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Businesses close to reaching fuel cost limit, CCIWA warns
03 August, 2026
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Businesses close to reaching fuel cost limit, CCIWA warns
WA businesses are nearing a tipping point as rising fuel prices threaten operations, with most saying diesel above $3 a litre would severely impact cash flow.
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Second strike raises fresh concerns for WA economy
03 August, 2026
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Second strike raises fresh concerns for WA economy
Fresh union action planned at BHP’s Pilbara operations has heightened concerns about the potential impact on Western Australia’s resources sector and the broader national economy.
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Almost half of WA businesses squeezed if fuel hits $2.60
02 August, 2026
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Almost half of WA businesses squeezed if fuel hits $2.60
Just over three quarters (76%) of Western Australian businesses said their operations and cash flow would be severely impacted if fuel goes above $3 a litre....
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War and wages cause WA business confidence to plunge
29 July, 2026
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War and wages cause WA business confidence to plunge
WA business confidence has fallen to its lowest level since COVID as rising costs, labour shortages and the Middle East crisis continue to weigh on businesses.
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New refinery could strengthen WA’s fuel security
29 July, 2026
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New refinery could strengthen WA’s fuel security
Western Australia could be one step closer to restoring local oil refining capability, with governments backing a feasibility study into a proposed fuel refinery that could...
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War and wages drive WA business confidence to lowest levels since COVID
29 July, 2026
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War and wages drive WA business confidence to lowest levels since COVID
Cost pressures and labour shortages have led to a sharp decline in business confidence in WA, dropping to their lowest level since the COVID pandemic. CCIWA’s...
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Push to restore local oil refining in WA will help to future-proof supplies
29 July, 2026
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Push to restore local oil refining in WA will help to future-proof supplies
A move towards re-establishing oil refining in Western Australia will help to protect the State and the Nation from future oil shocks. CCIWA has welcomed the...
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US imposes ‘modern slavery’ tariff on Australian exports
27 July, 2026
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US imposes ‘modern slavery’ tariff on Australian exports
New US tariffs on Australian exports took effect from July 24. Learn which industries are most affected and what they mean for WA businesses.
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CCIWA warns Fair Work Court could add cost and complexity for business
27 July, 2026
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CCIWA warns Fair Work Court could add cost and complexity for business
WA businesses could face higher costs and greater industrial relations complexity under the Federal Government’s proposal to establish a Fair Work Court, according to CCIWA.
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WA construction, mining employers face mounting industrial pressures
21 July, 2026
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WA construction, mining employers face mounting industrial pressures
Western Australia’s building, construction and major resource employers are operating in one of the most complex industrial relations environments seen in more than a decade, according...
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CCIWA Diversity & Inclusion Awards return for 2027
16 July, 2026
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CCIWA Diversity & Inclusion Awards return for 2027
CCIWA's Diversity & Inclusion Awards in 2027 will celebrate the organisations and individuals helping to build more inclusive workplaces and communities in WA.
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