2011-2012 Pre-Budget Submission to the WA Government - November 2010
Despite some uncertainty that has emerged in recent times, the recovery in the WA economy is now well underway.
While the return to strong economic growth will generate a wealth of opportunities for WA, it will also see many of the challenges which plagued the state in recent years resurface.
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Submission on the Minerals Resource Rent Tax (MRRT) - October 2010
This submission is in response to the Federal Government's Policy Transition Group (PTG) Issues Paper released on 1 October 2010 regarding the technical design of the Minerals Resource Rent Tax (MRRT), transitioning existing petroleum projects to the Petroleum Resource Rent Tax (PRRT), and policies to promote exploration expenditure.
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WA Government Scorecard 2010
To mark the second anniversary of the State Government coming to office, CCI has assessed the Government’s performance on the issues that matter most to local business.
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2010-11 Federal Budget Analysis
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.
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Election Scorecard
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.
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Federal Strategies for Growth - July 2010
Policy Priorities for the Next Australian Government - July 2010.
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Building Western Australia’s Workforce for Tomorrow - June 2010
Australia has been a highly successful and wealthy nation, in large part due to its skilled and productive workforce. However, with an ageing population, low fertility rates and increasing international competition, it is critical that appropriate policies be implemented if Australia is to have a workforce that is capable of ensuring the nation’s continued economic success.
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In Support of Free Enterprise - March 2010
2009 will be remembered as one of the most severe economic downturns the world has experienced. The fallout from the global financial 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.
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2010-11 SEN Pre-budget Submission to the WA Government - March 2010
SEN makes this submission to Government as it considers its priorities for the 2010-11 State budget.
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