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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. 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.
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. Read more.
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. Read more.
Land valuations in disaster regions ‘unfair’ on businesses and communities still recovering
Newly-released land valuations for Queensland business properties still recovering from natural disaster are unfair and not reflective of the economic environment in Queensland. Read more.
‘Business as usual Federal Budget’ fails to maximise cost of living relief at business tills
Household cost of living relief won’t go far at the checkout while the Federal Budget missed the opportunity to address immediate increasing business input cost pressures. Read more.