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CCI calls for abolition of 33 agencies

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The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of WA has identified 33 government agencies which it believes are superfluous and, subject to review, need to be consolidated, abolished, or have their services privatised or contracted out.

Fair Work plans don’t work for business

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Proposed IR changes will have a major effect on businesses across the nation

WA business confidence hits new lows

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Business confidence in Western Australia has hit record lows as the global economic uncertainty starts to impact owners, two separate surveys have found.

Business wary of red tape in visa process

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THE Western Australian business community has given a mixed reaction to the latest review into 457 visas, the Deegan Report, released by Immigration Minister Chris Evans last week.

Slowdown fails to dent demand for skilled labour

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SOME of the Western Australia's top companies have cut or redeployed staff in recent weeks.

Shift in government thinking required

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MIGRATION is such a broad ranging and complex issue that it needs to be concentrated in a single arm of government, the recent WA Business News migration forum was told.

Working women key: CCI

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ALMOST 120,000 extra workers could be made available in Western Australia if women received more incentives to join the workforce, according to a new report from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA.

Women key to labour shortage: CCIWA

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Almost 120,000 extra workers could be made available in Western Australia if more women were encouraged to join the workforce, according to a new report from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of WA.

WA business confidence declines

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Business confidence in the WA economy has fallen to a seven-year low in the wake of the global credit crisis, according the latest Commonwealth Bank-Chamber of Commerce and Industry business expectations survey.

CCI bemoans lack of political vision

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The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia has expressed disappointment at the absence of a vision for the future, and detailed plans to achieve it, by the State's politicians during the election campaign.

Barnett to try again as Libs leader

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Colin Barnett has raised his hand for another tilt at the Liberal Party leadership but first has to find an electorate after Deidre Willmott said she wanted to continue as the endorsed candidate for his seat of Cottesloe.

In Brief: Conditional support for parental leave

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A FEDERAL government-funded parental leave scheme should not be committed to without first undertaking a comprehensive investigation into the impact on business, according to the Chamber of Commerce a

CCI backs industrial award system review

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The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia has appeared before the Full Bench of the Australian Industrial Relations Commission in pursuit of a new modern and flexible industrial awards system.

CCI supports training law changes

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New legislation regarding training and apprentice laws was introduced to parliament today, with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of WA applauding the move.

For the Record: CCI critical of state tax take

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The state's peak business lobby group has called for more than $500 million in tax cuts as part of reforms it says are needed after releasing research that shows Western Australia has the highest per capita tax take.

CCI says WA state taxes highest in the nation

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The state's peak business lobby group has called for more than $500 million in tax cuts as part of reforms it says are needed after releasing research showing Western Australia has the highest per capita tax take.

Worker shortfall 40,000 a year – CCI

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WA's peak business body, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA, estimates the state will need an extra 40,000 workers each year during the next 10 years to fulfil demand for jobs.

State's new IR laws to impose more costs on business: CCI

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A new package of State Government industrial relations reforms will impose further red tape and regulation on WA businesses and increase employment costs, according to the WA Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Less people doing more

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The Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA is hosting a business breakfast with guest speaker Gary Sturgess, October 18 at the CCI Function Centre in East Perth.

CCI wants gas boost

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The Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA believes companies that are sitting on large undeveloped gas reserves should be subject to greater scrutiny when they seek to renew their retention leases.

CCI/EFIC business breakfast

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Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA, in association with Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (EFIC), is holding an economic update breakfast seminar, March 15 at the CCI Function Centre in East P

Bowler, CCI at odds over WorkCover

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Employment Protection Minister John Bowler has criticised the Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA for its stance on a planned review of workers' compensation reforms, but has also acknowledged that frequent changes have contributed to the current “unwield

Maintaining growth in WA – Australia’s economic powerhouse

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The Chamber of Commerce and Industry is hosting a corporate luncheon with two expert economic commentators, ANZ's chief economist Saul Eslake and CCI consultant Dr Mike Nahan, December 7 at the CCI Fu

CCI on a mission to India

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THE Chamber of Commerce and Industry of WA will take a Western Australian trade mission to India in September to capitalise on trade opportunities arising out of one of the world's fastest growing eco

CCI executive restructure

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TheChamber of Commerce and Industry has completed a series of changes to its senior management with the recruitment of Diedre Willmott as its inaugural executive director policy.

Diary & Events

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February 21 - Free Member Briefing - Industrial Relations Reform CCI, CCI Function Centre Ph: 9365 7500 functions@cciwa.com

CCI casts doubt on tax methodology

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One way of examining Western Australia's record on tax is to compare overall business taxing level here to regimes in other states.

CCI says second hub needed

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Western Australia must begin detailed planning for a second major integrated industrial hub to ensure a smooth transition for key heavy industries after the Kwinana Industrial Area fills, says the Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Tax cuts head business agenda

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Cutting taxes while keeping a budget surplus tops business' wish list for the next WA Government. Mark Beyer reports.

Political persuasion gives unions a stronger hand

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WITH Labor in power, Unions WA is automatically elevated to a powerful position in policy making. The relationship between the two groups has not all been plain sailing.

No compromise on business’s role: CCI

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THE current popular clamour for companies to apply values and practices seen to constitute ‘corporate social responsibility' (CSR) has as much to do with political correctness as it does with changing the way business goes about its business.

CCI poised for battle

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WITH the State election looming, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of WA may have to go into battle over industrial reform just to keep the status quo, according to outgoing CCI president Graham Greig.

Confidence down: CCI

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UNCERTAINTY over interest rates and the spectre of major tax system changes has contributed to a slump in WA business confidence during the June quarter according to the WA Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

CCI steps in

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Concern at the lack of commitment toward economic reform by political parties has prompted the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of WA to prepare a policy document.