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Small business crisis: half consider closure

Almost half of small business owners have considered closure in the past twelve months according to a survey by Australia’s largest and most representative business network. The 2024 Small Business Conditions Survey compiled by the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry found that small business owners feel neglected and are being strangled by red tape. The survey […]

22 Jul 2024

ACCI launches 2024 Small Business Conditions Survey

Event: ACCI chief executive officer Andrew McKellar launches 2024 Small Business Conditions survey at Parliament House, Canberra Date: Sunday 21 July 2024 Topics:  2024 Small Business Conditions survey, CrowdStrike and CFMEU; E&OE Andrew McKellar: We are launching our Small Business Conditions survey today. It’s a very powerful survey and I think it has some very important findings in […]

22 Jul 2024

ACCI responds to government action on CFMEU

Event: ACCI chief executive officer Andrew McKellar press conference at Parliament House, Canberra Date: Wednesday 17 July 2024 Topics: CFMEU; US political and economic situation E&OE Andrew McKellar: Alright, we’ll get started. So I just wanted to make a statement, a further statement today in relation to the CFMEU matters. I think the first thing to observe is […]

17 Jul 2024

ACCI responds to media reports into CFMEU

Event: ACCI chief executive officer Andrew McKellar press conference at Parliament House, Canberra Date: Monday 15 July 2024 Topics: CFMEU; US political situation E&OE Andrew McKellar: Clearly there are very, very serious allegations that have been raised. Investigations by the media agencies raise fundamental questions. I think it’s well established that the CFMEU over a long period of […]

15 Jul 2024

Important Update for Employers: Workplace Relations law changes from 1 July 2024

Employers need to be aware of several changes to their obligations regarding the minimum wage, superannuation and other new laws.    National Minimum Wage The National Minimum Wage will increase by 3.75 per cent, rising to $24.10 per hour, or $915.90 per week. This increase applies from the first full pay period starting on or […]

1 Jul 2024

Concern at decline in apprentices

Two things stand out when you look at the latest data on apprentice numbers from the National Centre for Vocational Education. Firstly, the success of the Boosting Apprenticeships Commencement program before it was closed in June 2022. The other is the reduction in apprentice numbers after the program closed. Analysis of the 10-year time series […]

27 Jun 2024

Urgent action needed on energy

Governments must act immediately to get more gas supply into the grid, Australia’s largest and most representative business network said today. Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry chief executive officer Andrew McKellar said the report issued by the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) should ring alarm bells inside federal and state governments. AEMO has indicated […]

26 Jun 2024

ACCI-Westpac Business Survey shows economy on a ‘tightrope’

After a slower than usual start to the year, new orders lodged with Australian manufacturers rebounded, the latest ACCI-Westpac Survey of Industrial Trends has found. Westpac economist Ryan Wells said that the improvement in demand marks a welcome turnaround from recent weakness, although there remain challenges and uncertainties in the outlook for manufacturers. “The Westpac-ACCI […]

25 Jun 2024