Consumer Confidence Gets a Budget Rebound: CCIQ
The Westpac-Melbourne Index of Consumer Sentiment rose 1.9% to 100.7 in April as respondents welcomed Government announcements around income tax cut from last week’s Federal Budget. Read more.
$1.3m funding to boost Queensland food exports
From mudcrabs and mandarins to lettuce, ginger and Granite Belt wines, more Queensland food products will find their way to world markets with help from a $1.3 million export grants program. Read more.
Lending to Households Improves in February as Business Credit Sluggish: CCIQ
Loans to household rose by 2.6% in February as commitments to business loans remain subdued over the same period according to the latest data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics today. Read more.
Queensland drone industry flies high in Japan
Queensland’s drone industry was centre stage in Japan recently, with Queensland drone experts speaking at a major conference and signing a significant research agreement. Read more.
Win-win results at home and away for cybersecurity hotshot
San Francisco flip-up powers overseas market growth and staff increases in Australia for Queensland-founded IT security specialist, Arkose Labs. Read more.
Federal Labor Focus on Skills Welcome Although Small Business a Secondary Consideration: CCIQ
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ) has welcomed Federal Opposition Leader, Bill Shorten’s Federal Budget reply with a big emphasis on skills and training but would remind the alternate government that small business is the key to unlocking a take up in apprenticeships. Read more.
Small Business Welcomes Budget Surplus, Tax Cuts and Calls for Corporate Tax Rate Acceleration: CCIQ
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ) has welcomed the announcement of a budget surplus for the first time in a decade with the nation’s finances benefitting from higher commodity prices with income tax relief, a positive for the nation’s workers. Read more.
Federal Budget 2019-20 Small Business – Areas of Focus
*Small Business Areas of Focus* *Policy Position* *Rationale* Read more.
Hong Kong high-schoolers heading for Queensland
Parents, teenagers and education agents gathered in Hong Kong recently to hear how Queensland high schools can help international students learn the skills they need for 21st-century success. Read more.
Media Release: Brisbane Lord Mayor Graham Quirk Retires with the Best Wishes from the Business Community: CCIQ
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ) has congratulated Brisbane Lord Mayor, Graham Quirk, for three decades of civic service that has helped transform Brisbane into a truly world class destination for both small business and investment. Read more.