Queensland’s Headline Unemployment Rate Returns to 6.0% as Full-Time Job Creation Slows
Queensland’s unemployment rate notched up to 6.0% in May on a trend basis as the national benchmark was unchanged at 5.1% according to the latest data released from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ) notes that the creation of around 6,250 jobs in Queensland was, for the second month running, predominantly in part-time positions consisting of an additional 900 full-time positions and of 5,350 part-time roles. Read more.
Business-Friendly Budget by New Lord Mayor
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ) welcomes Brisbane’s Lord Mayor, Adrian Schrinner’s first budget with its commitment to back local businesses with new support services as well as lower fees and charges aimed at rejuvenating suburban retail precincts. Read more.
Business Celebrates Payroll Tax Wins as Resources Boost Queensland Budget: CCIQ
Business Celebrates Payroll Tax Wins as Resources Boost Queensland Budget: CCIQ Read more.
Artisan crisp bread company breaks new ground
Founded in 2003, Ricci’s Bikkies has taken its preservative-free crisp breads all the way from local delicatessens to national retail chains. With the help of Australia’s free trade agreements, its distinctive artisan pittas are now appearing on supermarket shelves in the US and China. Read more.
Uber Australia investigation finalised
The Fair Work Ombudsman has completed its investigation relating to Uber Australia Pty Ltd (Uber Australia) and its engagement of drivers. Read more.
CQ supply-chain study to grow ag exports
Improving supply chains for Central Queensland agriculture is the key goal of a new study by the Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia (CRCNA). Read more.
March Quarter GDP Soft as Trade and Government Spending Masks a Nervous Private Sector
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ) notes the country’s reliance on government spending and resources exports have been the driving force behind Australia’s growth over the last 12 months. Read more.
Hussey & Co Finds Fresh Markets in Asia
Australia’s free trade agreements are helping Hussey & Co export fresh salad leaves to Asia’s health-conscious consumers. Read more.