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Sunday trading a positive step - but more needs to be done
21 February 2012
The introduction of legislation to allow Sunday trading in the Perth metropolitan area is a positive step forward after years of delay and political point-scoring.
Abolishment of ABCC risks greater unlawful industrial action on WA construction sites
16 February 2012
Today’s decision by the House of Representatives to abolish the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) is a bad one, which business fears will encourage more union bad behaviour on local building sites.
Growing population highlights need for a strategic vision for WA
15 February 2012
Predictions that WA’s population will grow by 750,000 people by 2026 makes the case to create a long term strategy to meet the growing needs of a booming population stronger than ever.
Fair Work Australia ruling another hit to cash strapped community service providers
1 February 2012
Today’s ruling by the Full Bench of Fair Work Australia (FWA) to increase wages in the community and disability services sectors by as much as 41 per cent is a blow to the industry.
Strong deterrents for unlawful action must remain to ensure WA construction remains reliable
25 January 2012
Without the strong compliance powers and penalties deterring unlawful conduct, WA’s reputation as a stable and reliable supplier of raw materials could be compromised.
In a submission to the Senate inquiry into the replacement for the Australian Building Construction Commissioner (ABCC), CCI calls for similar powers and penalties available to the ABCC to be retained as a deterrent for productivity sapping unlawful activity on worksites.
Bi-partisan support for Sunday trading – now is the time for action
23 January 2012
Now that both major political parties have declared their support for Sunday trading, both need to come to the table as soon as possible to make Sunday trading a reality across the Perth metropolitan area.
New leader can deliver fresh policy approach
19 January 2012
The State Labor Party has chosen to go in a new direction. That means the Party can remove the policy road-blocks that have been holding back reform. In particular, reversing their opposition to Sunday trading which flies in the face of public opinion and consumer demand.