Discussion Papers & Submissions

2009 will be remembered as one of the most severe economic downturns the world has experienced. The fallout from the global fi nancial crisis has had a marked impact upon economies around the globe, driving the major advanced nations into deep recession and putting the brakes on growth in much of the developing world. Click here to view the discussion paper.

Western Australia has a long and proud history of taking advantage of its natural resources to ensure the State has a high level of material wealth. As a consequence, Western Australia is a favourable destination for business investment and has the highest levels of per capita income in the country. Click here to view the discussion paper.

The Government has an important role in helping to shape and secure WA's economic future.

As the State emerges from the global economic downturn and returns to strong growth, it is critical that the Government put in place measures to ensure that WA can take full advantage of the wealth of opportunities which lie ahead.

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SEN makes this submission to Government as it considers its priorities for the 2010-11 State budget. Click here to view the submission 

Despite being the key economic driver of the Nation, the 2010-11 Federal Budget fails to recognise the important role Western Australia, and the local business community, is playing in the nation's economic recovery. Click here to view the full submission

The State Government has handed down a safe budget, centred on responsible financial management, but at the same time, there remains much unfinished business to build on the State's success. Click here to view the submission

With only two days remaining until the 2010 Federal Election, CCI has released an independent assessment of the key policies put forward by both major parties to help business, and households, make informed decisions at the ballot box.

While both parties have released some policies that are pleasing to business and industry, overall, CCI believes that the major political parties have largely ignored the issues that matter to the people and the businesses that are driving the Nation's growth.

Earlier in the campaign, CCI released its Strategies for Growth paper which sets out the key issues faced by local employers, and what the next Government must do to fix them. The report has formed the basis of our policy assessment.

Click here to download CCI's 2010 Election Policy Assessment