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Pulse data: Businesses don’t expect poor conditions to improve over Christmas
Business conditions, sentiment and expectations in Queensland are showing no signs of improvement with confidence in the future of the state and national economies weak ahead of the traditionally busy Christmas period, new Business Chamber Queensland data shows. Read more.
Regulatory burden negatively impacting majority of Queensland businesses, new data shows
Inefficient government regulation, or red tape, has impacted 70% of Queensland business' growth while the median business cost of complying with regulation has doubled to $50,000 in the last two years, new Business Chamber Queensland data shows. Read more.
Business outlook sets out four key business and economic factors in the lead up to and beyond the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games
The state’s peak business body is setting the agenda for Queensland Beyond 2032 following the latest business insight into the economy and global markets, workforce, digitalisation and business sustainability providing a preview of the path that lies ahead for the state's business landscape. Read more.
Energy efficient equipment cashback for business a positive step in business sustainability
Appliance cashbacks for businesses to invest in energy efficient equipment is a positive step to support business on their energy efficiency and sustainability journey, the state’s peak business body says. Read more.
Business Chamber Queensland’s new Workforce Evolve program transforming state’s workforces
The state’s peak business body will deliver a new workforce program for Queensland businesses designed to transform business employment practices and support immediate and long-term workforce challenges. Read more.
Business Chamber Queensland Pulse Data: Operating and labour costs reach record high as confidence falls
Business operating and labour costs are at record highs while the compounding impact of reduced consumer spending and workforce challenges put pressure on businesses’ bottom line, new Business Chamber Queensland data shows. Read more.
Business Chamber Queensland data | Queensland businesses exporting twice as much to India
Queensland exports to India close to doubled in the 12 months to March, following a free trade agreement between Australia and India, Business Chamber Queensland data shows. Read more.
State Budget provides some business support but there is still work to do to meet long-term business needs
The State Budget test is how outcomes will support businesses to continue their important role in the state’s economy, workforces, supply chains and communities now and in the future, Business Chamber Queensland CEO Heidi Cooper says. Read more.
Queensland businesses need more than a sugar hit in State Budget
Today’s State Budget must be a budget for business. Read more.
A budget for business | Business’ top five State Budget priorities
The state’s business community is looking to the upcoming State Budget for a commitment to reduce input costs and workforce challenge pressures as well as measures to support business confidence to plan and invest long-term. Read more.