Queensland Plan should create environment for long-term economic growth
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ) is supportive of the State Government developing a 30 year Queensland Plan.
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RBA decision whilst welcome will not deliver vitally needed stimulus
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ) has welcomed today’s decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia to cut the official interest rate by a quarter of one per cent, saying it was a good decision in the current economic climate.
Business community views on asset privatisation and outsourcing
CCIQ believes there is merit in exploring the benefits the privatisation and outsourcing however the cautious approach to privatisation that the State Government will announce today is the right one.
CCIQ launches a real plan for small and medium businesses in Far North Queensland
At a breakfast workshop held in Tinaroo on Wednesday, CCIQ joined with local business owners and regional stakeholders to unveil the ‘Far North Queensland Business Priorities Report’ – the first in a series of regional reports focused solely on regional small and medium business priorities.
CCIQ partners with State Government to buy locally
Small businesses are the lifeblood of local communities.
Commission of Audit confirms difficult decisions ahead
CCIQ (Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland) has welcomed the release of the Queensland Commission of Audit’s final report describing it as a clear direction for Queensland’s roadtrip to being the number one state again.
$1 billion jobs plan is a mixed blessing for Queensland businesses
The Federal Government’s $1 billion Jobs Plan is a mixed blessing for Queensland small businesses, says the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ).
Queensland has the numbers for a great 2013
Queensland businesses have once again rallied strongly in the face of adversity, with today’s labour force data release from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showing significant increases in employment levels and a fall in the number of people out of work in January.
RBA paves way for Christmas period trading bonanza
CCIQ (Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland) has today welcomed the decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia to lower the official cash rate by 25 basis points describing it as a benefit to both Queenslanders and the State’s small business community.
Draft Queensland Drive Tourism Strategy good for business
Queensland businesses stand to gain an enormous amount from the promotion of ‘Drive Tourism’ in the state.