Media Releases
CCIQ represents over 448,000 state SMEs and advocates on local, state and federal matters to advance the interests of Queensland’s robust SME sector. For enquiries, interviews, information or commentary from CCIQ contact Faith Jarvis, CCIQ Communication Manager on 0405494088 or media@cciq.com.au
Wednesday 5 February, 2020 | By: Faith Jarvis
In late 2019, a Christmas Eve-part day public holiday was rushed through Queensland’s last sitting of parliament and was imposed on businesses weeks later. The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ) had sought feedback from the small business community and advised the government on the negative impact this would have on businesses across the state. New data from CCIQ shows the impact it had. Read more.
Sunday 2 February, 2020 | By: Faith Jarvis
As the coronavirus increasingly impacts Queensland businesses, The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ) supports the call for the Palaszczuk Labor Government to implement an emergency assistance package to those affected. Read more.
Friday 24 January, 2020 | By: Faith Jarvis
Head of Media Dan Petrie Moves on from Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ) has today announced that CCIQ Head of Media, Dan Petrie will be moving on from CCIQ to pursue new opportunities. Read more.
Monday 20 January, 2020 | By: Faith Jarvis Categories: media release;
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ) welcomes the Prime Minister’s announcement of a specific relief package for small businesses affected by bushfires. Read more.
Friday 10 January, 2020 | By: Dan Petrie and Dr Marcus Smith | Tags: media release; Categories: media release;
Retail sales in Queensland rose 1.2% in November on a seasonally adjusted basis recording its strongest November gain in two years according to the latest data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Read more.
Thursday 19 December, 2019 | By: Dan Petrie
Queensland’s unemployment rate (on a trend basis) remained the highest in the nation at 6.4% in November as the national benchmark fell from 5.3% to 5.2%, according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Read more.
Monday 16 December, 2019 | By: Dan Petrie
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland has today urged the Federal Government to support demand in the economy and be prepared to adjust to a subdued 2020 following the release of the Mid-year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) in Canberra today. Read more.
Thursday 12 December, 2019 | By: Dan Petrie
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ) has today warned the Palaszczuk Government that an overreliance on elevated coal prices has exacerbated the challenges of meeting the commitments outlined in the state budget only six months earlier following the release of today’s Mid-year Fiscal and Economic Review (MYFER). Read more.
Monday 9 December, 2019 | By: Dan Petrie
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ) has today welcomed the State Government’s endorsement to formally proceed with bidding for the 2032 Olympic games. Read more.
Friday 6 December, 2019 | By: Faith Jarvis
Slowing retail sales an ominous sign for retailers Almost 44% of annual turnover has been in food retailing, particularly supermarkets Consumers spending less and becoming more thrifty Read more.
