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Government 18 Dec 2013

State defers projects in debt reduction bid

The state government has postponed some of its big transport infrastructure projects in order to reduce the projected increase in state debt, as it strives to regain its AAA credit rating.

Government 15 Oct 2013

Seares to review training sector

Providing greater access to training and boosting links with industry will be the focus of a new review of the state's vocational education and training sector.

Government 11 Oct 2013

WA economy growth forecasts down again

The state's peak industry body has revised downwards its economic growth forecasts for Western Australia for the second consecutive quarter, warning that weak consumer and business confidence poses

Government 02 Oct 2013

CCI pushes state tax reform

Western Australia's payroll tax system is one of the most onerous in the country, according to a review by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which has advocated major reform of transfer duties and payroll tax.

Energy 27 Sep 2013

Role of government needs clarity: CCI

Western Australia's peak industry body has called on the state government to commit to comprehensive tax and regulatory reforms to get the state's economy back on track.

Government 25 Jul 2013

Uneven fallout as mining slowdown flows through

A slowdown in the mining sector could have positive flow-on effects for employers in other industries, Business News' annual survey of the state's 100 largest employers has found.

Government 12 Jun 2013

Research key to boosting productivity

A leading economist has warned Western Australia is falling behind other developed economies in research and development investment, threatening the state's productivity.

Government 24 Apr 2013

WA growth to roll on: CCI

Western Australia's strong economic growth is set to continue, driven by increased consumer spending according to the state's peak industry group.

Opinion 10 Apr 2013

Confidence emerging as 2013 unfolds

After another 12 months riding on the back of the resources sector, 2013 is shaping up as a year in which consumers will have an important role in the nation's economic fortunes.

Government 07 Jan 2013

WA business expect tough 2013

The spate of major project deferrals announced last year have hit confidence levels among WA business hard, with expectations for the state economy dropping to its lowest level since the GFC.

Special Reports 28 Nov 2012

Short-term focus hinders migrant work flow

THE use of migrant workers to bolster the workforce in Western Australia is becoming more commonplace, with a 12 per cent increase in the number of temporary visa holders in the state.

Special Reports 28 Nov 2012

Specific skills search adds to employers’ staffing challenges

WA companies are still facing a challenge to find staff despite reduced mining construction and a rise in unemployment.

Government 05 Oct 2012

Business sentiment to deteriorate further: CCI

Business confidence in Western Australia remains firmly negative in the face of improving conditions and is only set to get worse, according to a survey released today.

Government 06 Sep 2011

Business confidence drops sharply

Business confidence in Western Australia is plummetting and has fallen to the lowest level since the global financial crisis, a series of new surveys shows.

18 Jul 2011

CCI tips growth despite low confidence

Despite ongoing uncertainty shaking confidence in the global economy, the state's Chamber of Commerce and Industry has tipped the local economy to grow by 6.25 per cent over the next year.

Government 31 Mar 2011

Labour shortages challenge WA businesses

New research shows that more than half of WA employers believe that labour shortages and associated wage pressures are the biggest challenges to their businesses this year.

Government 28 Oct 2010

Busines cautious on labour: survey

THE latest Commonwealth Bank – CCI Survey of Business Expectations has found that businesses are employing a variety of measure

Government 11 Oct 2010

Labour shortage concerns WA businesses

Forty per cent of WA businesses are looking to employ inexperienced workers over the next 12 months as they move to implement measures to grow and retain their workforce.

Government 30 Jun 2010

WA business confidence takes a hit

A new survey has found the confidence of Western Australian employers has taken a hit for the first time since the beginning of last year.

Oil & Gas 06 May 2010

Face off in Kimberley land grab

THE pitched battle over the proposed LNG hub at James Price Point near Broome is likely to be just a pre-cursor to a bigger war over development in the Kimberley region – considered the nation’s next frontier by both sides of the political div

Government 17 Dec 2009

WA expecting new wave of growth in 2010

There is good news ahead with 2010 shaping to be a much better year for Western Australian businesses, with a majority of employers expecting the local economy to pick up pace in the next 12 months, according WA's peak industry body.

Government 23 Sep 2009

WA business confidence surges: CCIWA

Confidence among Western Australian businesses has bounced back to boom levels, a new survey shows.

Government 12 Jun 2009

WA firms more confident of 2010 recovery

An increasing number of businesses in Western Australia are becoming more confident about the local economy's prospects with some saying the current economic climate has been good for business.

Government 20 Mar 2009

Business confidence at record low: CCI

Business confidence in Western Australia has dropped to a record low with almost 75 per cent of firms believing economic conditions will deteriorate further in the next year, a new survey by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA has found.

Government 04 Dec 2008

WA business confidence hits new lows

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

Government 19 Nov 2008

Business wary of red tape in visa process

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.

Government 01 Oct 2008

Chinese growth rate a buffer in volatile times

EXPORTERS should remain relatively shielded from any dramatic downturns in the global economy, with the demand from China expected to remain robust.

Government 22 Sep 2008

WA business confidence declines

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.

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