Submissions
We’re a powerful, persuasive and persistent voice in the ears of state and federal lawmakers.
Wherever we can press the case of Queensland business – to get your voice acknowledged and actioned – we are there.
Click on one of the links below to read more about the submissions we’ve made to government at all levels.
April 2013
26 April - CCIQ submission on the Inquiry into the Current Framework and Operation of 457 Visas, Enterprise Migration Agreements, and Regional Migration Agreements
18 April - CCIQ submission to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Education and Employment: Inquiry into role of the TAFE system and its operation
15 April - CCIQ letter to the Senate Education, Employment and Workplace Relations Committees on the Fair Work Amendment Bill
March 2013
28 March - CCIQ submission to the Fair Work Commission - 2012/13 Annual Wage Review
18 March - CCIQ submission to the Productivity Commission on Regulator Engagement with Small and Medium Businesses
15 March - CCIQ response to the State Government's Liquor and Gaming Red Tape Reform Proposals
2 March - CCIQ submission to the Queensland Competition Authority: Regulated Retail Electricity Prices 2013-14
1 March - Joint Chambers - Modern Award Submission: Apprentices, Trainees and Juniors
February 2013
January 2013
31 January - Submission to the Australian Government's 2013-14 Federal Budget
23 January - CCIQ letter to Department of Science, Information Technology, Innovation and the Arts on the Queensland Science and Innovation Action Plan
14 January - CCIQ submission on The 30 Year Electricity Strategy: Queensland State Government Directions Paper
7 January - CCIQ submission to the QCA consultation paper "Regulated Retail Electricity Prices 2013-14: Cost Components and Other Issues"
4 January - CCIQ submission to the Federal Government on Restaurant and Cafe Menu Surcharges
December 2012
14 December - CCIQ submission on the Draft Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme
7 December - CCIQ supplementary submission to the Inquiry into the Operation of Queensland's Workers' Compensation Scheme
November 2012
28 November - CCIQ response to the Draft Queensland Drive Tourism Strategy
12 November - CCIQ response to the Queensland Government's Small Business Strategy and Action Plan
12 November - CCIQ submission on the State Procurement Policy Review 2012
October 2012
31 October - CCIQ submission to the Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services Inquiry into Family Business in Australia 2012
10 October - CCIQ submission on the Draft National Productivity Compact
8 October - CCIQ submission to the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection on proposed amendments to the Environmental Protection Act
3 October - CCIQ submission to Trade and Investment Queensland
September 2012
25 September - CCIQ submission to the Coalition Discussion Paper on Foreign Investment in Australian Agricultural Land and Agribusiness
20 September - CCIQ submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
10 September - CCIQ submission to the Queensland Skills and Training Taskforce
6 September - CCIQ submission to LACSC on Holidays and Other Legislative Amendment Bill 2012
3 September - CCIQ submission on the operation of the Queensland Workers' Compensation Scheme
August 2012
31 August - CCIQ submission to the Office of Best Practice Regulation
28 August - CCIQ submission to the Queensland Government: State Budget 2012-13
June 2012
29 June - CCIQ submission to the Inquiry into Workplace Bullying
19 June - CCIQ letter to the Prime Minister on the Clean Energy Legislation and Carbon Pricing Scheme
4 June - CCIQ letter to the Minister for Energy and Water Supply on Electricity Market Contracts
1 June - CCIQ letter of support for the Environmental Protection (Greentape Reduction) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2012
May 2012
25 May - CCIQ submission on Queensland Industrial Relations Bill
22 May - CCIQ Safe Work Australia Submission
17 May - CCIQ input to the Skills Australia 2012 Annual Report on the Resource Sector's Skill Needs
11 May - CCIQ correspondence to Fair Work Australia on Federal Budget
10 May - CCIQ response to the National Anti-Racism Partnership and Strategy Discussion Paper
April 2012
27 April - CCIQ reply submission to the 2011/12 Annual Wage Review
2 April - CCIQ correspondence to Hon. Bill Shorten MP regarding Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Amendment Bill 2011
March 2012
30 March - CCIQ submission to the Senate Education, Employment, and Workplace Relations Committees
16 March - CCIQ submission to the 2011/12 Annual Wage Review
7 March - CCIQ correspondance re Modern Awards Review 2012
2 March - CCIQ supplementary submission to the Fair Work Act Review Panel
February 2012
16 February - CCIQ submission on the Fair Work Act Review
December 2011
21 December - CCIQ submission on the Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Amendment Bill 2011
7 December - CCIQ submission to the Skills Australia Annual Review of the Skilled Occupations List (SOL) for Independent Skilled Migration
7 December - CCIQ submission to Queensland Competition Authority on Draft Methodology Paper for Regulated Retail Electricity Prices
7 December - CCIQ submission on measures to extend Australian Industry Participation
November 2011
October 2011
28 October – CCIQ submission on public holidays in Queensland
26 October - CCIQ report on the Impact of the High Australian Dollar on Queensland Businesses
24 October - CCIQ submission on the COAG Regulatory Reform Agenda
18 October - CCIQ submission to Paid Parental Leave Branch on Dad and Partner Pay Consultation
13 October - CCIQ submission to National Transport Commission
September 2011
14 September - CCIQ submission to the Fly In Fly Out Workforce Practices Inquiry
9 September - CCIQ letter to the Department of Local Government and Planning
9 September - CCIQ submission on the Queensland Infrastructure Plan
9 September - CCIQ submission on the Review of Permanent Employer Sponsored Visa Categories
9 September - CCIQ submission on the LNP's discussion paper "Building Queensland's Future Together"
1 September - CCIQ submission to Environment, Agriculture, Resources and Energy Committee
August 2011
18 August - CCIQ submission in response to the Skills Queensland Strategic Priorities Issues Paper
5 August - CCIQ submission to the Review of Regulated Retail Electricity Tariffs and Prices
July 2011
June 2011
21 June - CCIQ open letter to the Prime Minister opposing the proposed carbon tax
May 2011
April 2011
29 April - CCIQ submission in reply to Fair Work Australia regarding 2010-11 Annual Wage Review
28 April - CCIQ submission to Department of Public Works on Queensland Government’s approach to NBN
28 April - Commonwealth Bank CCIQ Pulse Survey of Business Condition for March Quarter 2011
8 April – CCIQ submission to Expert Panel on Apprenticeship Reforms
8 April – Australian Chamber Alliance Response to Expert Panel on Apprenticeship Reforms
4 April – CCIQ submission to Safe Work Australia’s Model Work Health & Safety Laws
March 2011
24 March – CCIQ Climate Change Update
24 March – CCIQ correspondence to Australia Post regarding closure of Milton branch
18 March – CCIQ submission to Fair Work Australia on the 2010-11 Annual Wage Review
1 March – CCIQ submission to Department of Transport and Infrastructure on the National Urban Policy
1 March – CCIQ submission to the Sustainable Population Strategy Taskforce
February 2011
28 February – CCIQ submission on waste disposal levy proposal
22 February – CCIQ correspondence to Minister Jones regarding the Commercial Waste Levy
22 February – CCIQ correspondence to Minister Nolan regarding regulatory reform
11 February – CCIQ submission on the Business Skills Visa Program
10 February – CCIQ submission to the Queensland Government on the 2011-12 State Budget
4 February – CCIQ report on the Impact of the Queensland floods on business
2 February – CCIQ report on Queensland’s economic performance
January 2011
19 January – CCIQ submission on the QLeave review
November 2010
26 November – CCIQ submission to WorkCover regarding the review of WorkCover premiums
October 2010
28 October – CCIQ submission to Policy Transition Group on the Minerals Resource Rent Tax
September 2010
24 September – CCIQ submission to the Business-Schools Connections Roundtable
16 September – CCIQ submission on the 10 year plan for Supporting Queenslanders with a disability