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Middle East crisis: news and updates

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Calls to delay July 1 payday super
21 April, 2026
Business Pulse
Calls to delay July 1 payday super
ACCI has joined CCIWA’s calls for the Federal Government to delay the implementation of payday super set to come into effect on July 1 for...
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New ‘fuel cost recovery’ order to increase transport costs
20 April, 2026
Business Pulse
New ‘fuel cost recovery’ order to increase transport costs
Businesses relying on road transport – receiving stock, sending goods, couriers or freight providers – are soon to be hit with the impact of a...
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Rising costs hits households’ power and pantries
20 April, 2026
Business Pulse
Rising costs hits households’ power and pantries
Rising fuel and food prices are increasing household costs in WA, with families facing more than $1,000 a year in additional expenses amid the ongoing...
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Businesses ‘on edge’ as Middle East crisis continues
13 April, 2026
Business Pulse
Businesses ‘on edge’ as Middle East crisis continues
Businesses across Australia are feeling the impact of the Middle East crisis, with rising fuel costs, supply disruptions and reduced demand creating ongoing uncertainty.
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CCIWA calls for key business supports during Middle East crisis
08 April, 2026
Business Pulse
CCIWA calls for key business supports during Middle East crisis
CCIWA is calling for targeted business support measures to ease fuel costs, supply disruptions and economic pressure on WA businesses during the Middle East crisis.
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WA consumer confidence drop is ‘alarming’ for businesses
02 April, 2026
Business Pulse
WA consumer confidence drop is ‘alarming’ for businesses
WA consumer confidence has fallen below COVID-19 levels, with households cutting spending and businesses facing reduced demand amid rising fuel costs and economic uncertainty.
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Govt and industry step up support for businesses under pressure
01 April, 2026
Business Pulse
Govt and industry step up support for businesses under pressure
Government and industry are offering support to help small businesses manage fuel costs, cash flow pressure and supply disruptions during the ongoing crisis.
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Fuel price cuts to help cost pressures for businesses
30 March, 2026
Business Pulse
Fuel price cuts to help cost pressures for businesses
Fuel excise cuts and road user charge reductions aim to ease cost pressures on Australian businesses, particularly in freight and logistics, amid the ongoing fuel...
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Fuel crisis hits all businesses: CCIWA survey
26 March, 2026
Business Pulse
Fuel crisis hits all businesses: CCIWA survey
CCIWA survey shows the fuel crisis is impacting businesses across WA, with rising costs, supply disruptions and reduced demand creating widespread economic pressure.
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Gulf crisis to impact all businesses as confidence falls
25 March, 2026
Business Pulse
Gulf crisis to impact all businesses as confidence falls
WA business confidence has fallen to its lowest level since COVID-19, with rising fuel costs, supply chain risks and labour shortages expected to further impact...
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