News Articles for Chamber of Commerce and Industry of WA

Broader praise for Western Australia's ‘ironclad budget' has been accompanied by industry calls to build the state's investment appeal and diversify the economy.

Payroll tax changes will save Western Australia's largest employers around $230 million next financial year, according to state government budget papers.

The federal budget mapped out a path to ‘green hydrogen superpower' status, championed critical minerals relationships and altered taxes on oil and gas. Here's how industry responded.

Western Australia's peak business lobby has called for a quick end to debate over imposing higher taxes on mining sector profits after a lift in the petroleum sector's profit tax.

The tax on jobs is a clear disincentive for business and investment.

Horizon Power has bought into a Cockburn-based contractor, in the state government's latest move to extend its reach into the energy industry.

Cutting payroll tax could help the state government achieve its aim to diversify WA's economy.

The state government has partnered with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA to launch a new online platform to promote investment-ready projects in WA.

While economic pain is on the way for WA businesses, the state's relative strengths may spare it the worst of a downturn.

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Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA vice-president Nicki Ivory will step up to lead the board, replacing outgoing president Nicolle Jenkins.

Big employers are adopting innovative approaches to staff recruitment and retention.

Mark McGowan has called on east coast energy providers to wear some pain amid an expected surge in energy prices over the next two years.

Jim Chalmers has acknowledged the business community may not end up in agreement with the government on its industrial relations reforms.

Michael Chaney has led a chorus of criticism of the federal government's proposed workplace laws, after plans for multi-employer bargaining and other changes were detailed this morning.

A world-first Perth research project has made a breakthrough in understanding the pandemic's future ramifications.

Resources minister Madeleine King says new projects will need to go above and beyond the letter of the law to navigate the sort of activism that has put Santos' $4.7 billion Barossa project on ice.

Business confidence is approaching lows not seen since the beginning of the pandemic, according to a survey by CCIWA, but the construction industry has a much improved outlook.

Stopping inflation may be harder than many expected, while the merits of proposals to boost wages such as pattern bargaining are not clear.

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Almost a third of Western Australians think inflation won't ease for at least two years, but they're still more confident than five years ago.

Woodside Energy has overcome approval delays, court battles and a labour shortage to start work on Pluto Train 2 at a ground-breaking ceremony today.

A familiar trinity of inflation, supply chain disruptions and skilled labour shortages are keeping a lid on WA business growth, with 4 out of 5 organisations struggling to fill vacancies.

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of WA has called for swifter action of climate change, noting that WA is the only state to have increased emissions since 2005.

Miners, industry bodies and the state government have vowed to do what they can to stamp out sexual harassment amid a scathing report detailing the breadth and severity of the issue.

The last remaining state-owned coal-fired power stations in WA will close by 2030, with the government also announcing a big investment in renewables and energy storage, including pumped hydro.

The state government has announced plans to end the indoor mask mandate from Friday, following mounting pressure from the opposition and the state's business community.

The unemployment rate among women in Western Australia is just 3 per cent, the lowest since 2008, with the state posting a sharp improvement in the jobless rate in March.

Perth's lord mayor has called for WA's mask mandate to be rolled back by the end of the month, while declining to get behind removing the state's vaccination requirements.

Insourcing road maintenance contracts could cost taxpayers more and reduce road quality, industry has warned, while regional housing and competition for workers are concerns.

Almost 25 years after rapper The Notorious B.I.G. released hit Mo Money Mo Problems, the song title may serve as a cautionary warning for central bankers.

Scott Morrison has offered a pessimistic view of Australia repairing diplomatic relations with China in the years ahead while encouraging businesses to continue engaging with the people's republic.

Alinta Energy believes it can cut small business power costs by up to 12.5 per cent if competition is expanded in the state's electricity market.

The state's jobless rate will stay below 4 per cent until at least 2024, CCIWA predicts.

The state government has brought forward its COVID financial support and altered the eligibility criteria amid mounting pressure, but the opposition says it doesn't go far enough.

The opposition has accused the state government of “drip feeding” struggling businesses with ad-hoc financial support after releasing a fifth COVID assistance package.

Industry groups are hoping the March 3 date to reopen Western Australia's borders will resolve skills shortages and provide certainty for businesses.

The government is keen to push local content for the Metronet railcar build, but details are hard to come by.

Billions of dollars of developments have waited years for approvals as regulators become more conservative and appeals add to delays.

Delaying the reopening of the state's borders is an admission of failure to prepare the health system, Liberal leader David Honey says.