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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.