CCIQ Welcomes Private Sector Approach to Deficits and Debt
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland has welcomed the State Government’s Mid-Year Fiscal and Economic Review, which confirms significant progress towards restoring a fiscal surplus for 2015-16. Read more.
Asset sales debate must be had: CCIQ
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland says the debate on asset sales must be had in the interest of the state’s economic future. Read more.
Employing children in Queensland
With the advent of school holidays, many employers will be looking to employ school aged children over the school holidays. The Child Employment Act 2006 regulates the employment of school aged children in Queensland. Read more.
Senate must respond to draft determinations and repeal carbon tax
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland says today’s release of draft electricity price determinations should send a strong message to the Senate that it must repeal the carbon tax. Read more.
Abbot Point decision will boost business confidence
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ) says the Federal Government’s approval of the Abbot Point Coal terminal expansion and the Curtis Island LNG Facility will be a boost for local business. Read more.
Award Changes Jan 1
Changes to Modern Awards Read more.
MRRT repeal is critical but must not come at a cost for small business
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ) says repealing the Minerals Resources Rent Tax will enhance growth opportunities for Queensland but the small business tax breaks must remain. Read more.
Are your customer messages in sync?
Have you noticed a difference in customer message interpretations of your sales and marketing departments or teams? Marketing is often more focussed on product facts, while salespeople are more focussed on the relationships. Read more.
Price Attack Grand Central top of the class
Toowoomba-based CCIQ member Price Attack Grand Central is celebrating after it was crowned Franchisee of the Year at the organisation’s annual awards night last week. Read more.
CCIQ calls on Senate to see carbon tax repeal through
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland is calling on the Senate to respect the mandate the Federal Government has been given to repeal the Carbon Pricing Mechanism (CPM). Read more.