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Payroll tax relief welcome incentive for Queensland business and workforce growth
Payroll tax relief announced as part of the state budget today means Queensland small-and-medium sized businesses will be incentivised to employ more people, supporting them to scale and grow, while starting a conversation for potential future reform. Read more.
Attracting and retaining skilled workers needs to be a key business priority in the upcoming state budget
New CCIQ data shows attracting and retaining suitable employees is one of the biggest constraints facing Queensland businesses, which has led CCIQ to call for support for upskilling in emerging industries and markets in the upcoming State budget. Read more.
Queensland businesses need a budget which ensures they are ahead of the game
Queensland businesses are looking to this month’s state budget for significant investments to ensure they are ahead of the game, Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland’s (CCIQ) State Budget Submission shows. Read more.
CCIQ seeks end to hurdles constraining Qld business getting ahead of the game
Excessive government compliance processes and requirements are costing Queensland businesses $18.4b a year and CCIQ is seeking an end to these restraints in this month’s state budget. Read more.
Queensland businesses paying record high wage bills, new CCIQ data shows
Queensland businesses secured more staff in the three months to March with employment levels increasing while labour costs are at a record high. Read more.
Some Queensland businesses estimate the floods would cost half their annual turnover: Now is the time for business and community resilience and sustainability measures
In the month following the South East Queensland flooding events earlier this year, eight percent of businesses estimated they would lose at least half their annual turnover, while another 27% expected the disaster would cost their business at least 20%, new Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ) data shows. Read more.
Still work to do for business and employee match-making program to address real workforce challenges
A federal election commitment for a technology skills passport to help businesses and skilled employees connect is a positive sign, but there is still work to do to help businesses upskill existing workforces and provide on the job training. Read more.
400,000 new businesses are welcome, but where is the long-term commitment for existing businesses this federal election
Queensland businesses are waiting to hear details on policies for skills, sustainability, growth and better business operating environments in the lead up to the federal election, with few details available on how businesses will be supported long-term. Read more.
CCIQ’s business insight at frontline of $6.75 million mental health support package
Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ) CEO Heidi Cooper says today’s announcement of the $6.75 million Small Business Wellness and Support Package is a step in the right direction towards providing vital mental health support for Queensland businesses. Read more.
Far North businesses need a seat at the table this Federal Election
Far North Queensland businesses were left off the agenda on the weekend when Labor's Federal Election campaign visited Cairns, with business groups not consulted on commitments impacting small business and critical labour market shortages. Read more.