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Emma Clarke
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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…
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…
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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.
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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%…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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Policies for jobs, skills, sustainability, growth and better business operating environments to influence Queensland businesses this Federal Election
Queensland businesses will be focusing on labour and skills shortages, jobs, incentives to drive long-term productivity growth and opportunities to diversify through sustainability this Federal Election.
Vaccine mandate review some certainty for emotionally and financially exhausted businesses
Queensland businesses are expected to benefit from a consumer and sector confidence boost from this month following a long overdue review of the state’s vaccine mandate.