Queensland Adding Jobs in Manufacturing and Education as Retail and Construction Falter
The latest Conus Data analysing the Australian Bureau of Statistics detailed jobs data by industry and regional employment show the virtues of a diversified economy with the education, mining, professional services and manufacturing industries picking the baton and leading jobs growth. Read more.
There’s Nothing Casual about Double Dipping
The Federal Court’s recent judgment in the WorkPac v Skene case regarding the employment status of a worker and its far-reaching implications have sent waves of confusion in the business community. Read more.
Full Time Job Gain Can’t Arrest Unemployment Pain for Queensland Boom
Queensland’s unemployment rate rose to 6.3% (on a trend basis) in August as it continues to lag the national benchmark of 5.3% despite a better than expected increase in full-time positions according to the latest data released from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Read more.
Regional small businesses back calls for faster payments from big mining companies
Small businesses in regional Queensland are 100 per cent behind calls from the Palaszczuk Government for mining companies to pay small businesses for their services within 30 days. Read more.
Sunshine Coast’s Ambition to be Australia’s Smart City Well on Track
*In a historic milestone for the Sunshine Coast region, Mayor Mark Jamieson has announced Council’s success in securing a contract to deliver Australia’s fastest telecommunications connection to Asia.* Read more.
The Curious Case of a QLD Infrastructure Business Case
All regions of Queensland want to see more major infrastructure projects to kickstart their economies. Read more.
A Moment of Silence for the NEG
A MOMENT OF SILENCE FOR THE NEG Read more.
CCIQ Welcomes CSIRO Innovation Report for Queensland
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ) has welcomed the CSIRO's Q Foresignt report that aims to put a framework around the state’s emerging technology challenges and opportunities over the next twenty years. Read more.
Queensland Small Business Sector Welcomes New Federal Ministry
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ) welcomes the announcement of Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s new Ministry and have moved quickly to ensure the ministry is focused on the economy. Read more.
CCIQ Comment on New Prime Minister Scott Morrison
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland congratulates Scott Morrison on winning today’s leadership ballot. Read more.