Development & Research
Queensland Asset Privatisation: Right decision, wrong premise
August 2010
Currently the contentious issue of the sale of Queensland public assets avoids the real problem of excessive state government expenditure. During the revenue boom of the last decade, Queensland government spending has ballooned to such an extent that we are now left with a recurrent and embedded budget deficit that makes it necessary for us to borrow, not only to invest but survive day to day. > Read more
2010 Federal Election: Commitments of the Major Parties
August 2010
CCIQ has prepared a comprehensive list of the election commitments by both of the major parties to allow businesses and their employees to make an informed decision on who should be awarded with their vote.
CCIQ encourages businesses and their employees to consider all of the relevant policy positions below that are comprehensively detailed in this document. > Read more
2010 Federal Election Survey
August 2010
21 August 2010 will mark an important date for the Queensland business community with Australia voting to determine the next Prime Minister and Federal Government.
Queensland will be critical to the outcome of the Federal Election and CCIQ is encouraging constructive debate on the issues of prominence to business. Accordingly, CCIQ has prepared the 2010 Federal Election Survey overview as a direct conduit from our members identifying the major issues of concern. > Read more
Have your say: Waste Strategy & Commercial Waste Levy
July 2010
Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland (CCIQ) believes the Queensland business community is being unfairly targeted with the proposal for an introduction of a Commercial Waste Levy and believes that all members of the community should equally bear the cost and responsibility for waste reduction in Queensland. We also believe the business community are already making a significant contribution to the recycling and waste reduction effort.
To assist CCIQ better understand the waste and recycling practices of Queensland businesses we invite you to complete this short snap poll. The information gained through this survey will assist us in arguing for a more balanced business friendly waste management strategy. > Read more
Tony Abbott address to Minerals Week luncheon
June 2010
On 2 June 2010 The Leader of the Federal Opposition, Tony Abbott, delivered the following address to a Minerals Week luncheon. His address outlined the number of significant negative impacts the Federal Government's proposed Resource Super Profits Tax (RSPT) will have on the Queensland and Australian economies. > Read more
Queensland Treasurer addresses Central Queensland business community
June 2010
On 31 May 2010 Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland hosted a breakfast where Queensland Treasurer and Minister for Employment and Economic Development, Andrew Fraser addresses the Rockhampton and Central Queensland business community.
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Mr Fraser discussed a range of issues including the Federal Government's proposed Resources Super Profits Tax and its impact on the Queensland economy. He also provided an insight into the State Government's approach to the 2010-11 State Budget. > Read more
Queensland Workers' Compensation survey
A number of changes are being proposed to workers' compensation arrangements in Queensland that will affect all employers and employees. These changes are being sought by WorkCover due to its deteriorating financial position.
The Department of Justice and Attorney-General (DJAG) is currently consulting with industry on these options. To assist, please take a few moments to complete our survey. > Complete the survey now
The Fair Work Act & Modern Awards Snap Poll
February 2010
A Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland survey of over 400 Queensland businesses has found widespread confusion and non-compliance with new labour laws one month after the Federal Government's new Fair Work regime came into effect on 1 January 2010. > Read more
30 Second Survey - Climate Change
August 2009
The Australian Government's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) is an issue that is affecting the Queensland business community now. However, the degree to which Climate Change and the ETS is impacting on business remains largely unknown.
To gain a better understanding of this important issue, CCIQ recently conducted a 30 second survey of the Queensland business community.
Emissions Trading Scheme: An Overview
June 2009
The Australian Government's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) is an issue that stirs much discussion amongst Queensland businesses, but how much do you actually know about it?
To help business understand the Scheme and its likely impacts, Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland has prepared an ETS reference guide
State, National & Global Business Conditions
May 2009
Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland, the state’s peak industry association, represents in excess of 25,000 businesses of all sizes, in all industry sectors, across the entire State. CCIQ have a profound interest in the performance of the Global, National and Queensland economies as it directly and so significantly influences the wellbeing of our members.
The Queensland economy in 2009 finds itself with rising unemployment, business and consumer confidence at historic lows and one in three businesses revealing they are in serious financial hardship as a consequence of the Global Economic Crisis.
Blueprint for Growth - Policy Priorities for Queensland's State Government
March 2009
The single greatest thing a business can do to enhance the wellbeing of our state's community is to provide secure ongoing employment. Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland (CCIQ) believes Queensland's future is bright provided the next State Government is highly active in bringing down the barriers for business to employ and grow.
This Blueprint provides the foundations for growth building upon earlier 2004 and 2006 CCIQ Policy Blueprints. It was developed in consultation with our members and identifies the major issues of concern for the Queensland business community.
Wins for business in 2008
January 2009
As the voice of business, Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland does much to influence government policy and decisions and to focus public debate on business issues.
In 2008 we achieved a number of key wins for Queensland businesses. > Read more
Major interest groups back fuel subsidy
January 2009
Major user and industry groups have re-affirmed their strong support for Queensland’s fuel subsidy scheme.
Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland, the RACQ, Motor Trades Association of Queensland, Queensland Trucking Association and AgForce have all rejected suggestions from a southern-based service station organisation that the 8.35 cents a litre subsidy on petrol and diesel be scrapped. > Read more
Queensland Government mid year fiscal & economic review
December 2008
The Queensland business community is looking for decisive and responsible economic management to allay growing concerns. Queensland must lay the foundations immediately if the state is to ensure that it continues to enjoy the strong economic growth and prosperity, that it has become accustomed to. The mini budget delivers in the area of responsible fiscal management but at the expense of the Queensland business community. > Read more
Global financial crisis survey findings
November 2008
Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland has surveyed our state's business community on how the global financial crisis (GFC) is impacting on their operations. > Read more.
Business identifies road & telecommunications as infrastructure priorities
November 2008
The announcement of the $20 billion Building Australia Fund by the Federal Government represents a significant amount of money set aside for major infrastructure projects that will underpin Australia's future economic growth.
Infrastructure Australia was set up to oversee the spending of this fund and has called for submissions on what infrastructure projects are needed. Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland recently made a submission to Infrastructure Australia which argued that adequate and reliable infrastructure is essential to a growing Queensland economy. > Read more
Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland presses RBA for rate cut
August 2008
The results of the latest Pulse Survey of Business Conditions reveal that interest rates are now regarded by business as the most significant constraint on business growth in Queensland, ahead even of labour shortages.
The Reserve Bank of Australian regularly monitors the quarterly St.George - Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland Pulse Survey of Business Conditions and will be meeting with Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland in coming weeks to discuss the June quarter findings in detail. > Read more
Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland argues for nationally consistent WHS system
August 2008
Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland has argued for a nationally consistent workplace health and safety system (WHS) that strikes a balance between employee and employer responsibilities.
In a major submission to the National Review into the Model Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Laws, Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland reaffirmed its commitment to the achievement of a Workplace Health and Safety system for Queensland businesses where every person in the workplace has a safe place of work and a safe method of working. > Read more
Proposed 457 visa reforms will put pressure on employers
August 2008
Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland believes a proposal to increase employer obligations for 457 visa holders will penalise good operators for the actions a small minority of bad operators.
The proposals, detailed in the Business Subclass and related temporary visa reforms discussion paper, could see employers paying mandatory income protection insurance for all 457 employees and be slugged with the full cost of locating, detaining and removing any 457 visa employee who absconds. > Read more