Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA

Are you across the new rules for casual employment? The Federal Government’s workplace law changes include a new definition of casual employment, as well as a new rule that allows employees to provide written notification when they believe they no longer meet the definition of casual employee. Our experts explain > https://loom.ly/Pd83ViM #CCIWA #workplacelaws #casualemployment

The Federal Court of Australia imposed a record fine of $15.3 million recently on the former operators of Sushi Bay Pty Ltd for deliberately and repeatedly exploiting migrant workers. In the ruling, handed down on August 5, 2024, the Court concluded that Sushi Bay, which is now in liquidation, was responsible for contravening several provisions of the Fair Work Act and Fair Work Regulations including, falsifying records, underpaying employees and requiring employees to participate in a pay-back scheme. Our employee relations experts examine the case and what it means for businesses > https://loom.ly/OJToHKM #CCIWA #fairwork #employeerelations

Rising operating costs and workplace law changes were raised as key challenges impacting small businesses at CCIWA’s Small Business Summit today. Held on the eve of #WASmallBusinessDay, more than 60 CCIWA Members and businesses attended the forum, including from industries in tourism, hospitality, business coaching, arts/film, aged care, migration services, recruitment, tech, engineering, manufacturing and the not-for-profit sector. CCIWA Economist Francine Greco provided an overview of WA’s economy followed by Chief Economist Aaron Morey facilitating the discussion on industrial relations, cost pressures and worker shortages. More on what we’re calling for this WA Small Business Day > https://lnkd.in/geNi3uPq #SmallBusinessMatters #ThinkSmallFirst #smallbusiness

WA’s labour force continues to be the envy of the nation, as it recorded the lowest unemployment rate of all states. And, China's economy grew 4.6% in the September quarter. CCIWA Senior Economist Sam Collins gives an update on the latest economic news in #EconomicWrap. Read more > https://loom.ly/HdryJ2E #CCIWA #economy

#WAWorks: Regardless of debates about the role of nuclear energy in Australia’s energy mix, uranium mining in WA has huge potential to service nuclear energy demands of other jurisdictions while also diversifying WA’s industrial base and creating jobs. That was the message from CCIWA Policy Manager Dr Anthea Wesley at the WA Mining Conference & Exhibition in Perth on October 10, speaking on a panel about uranium mining and nuclear energy alongside Curtin University’s Dr Eric Lilford, Cauldron Energy Limited’s Jonathan Fisher and facilitator Minerals Council of Australia’s David Parker. Read more > https://loom.ly/CWK9e1s #uranium #nuclearenergy

Industrial relations, supply chains and logistics, and critical infrastructure needs were highlighted as top issues at our latest Special Manufacturing Forum. Read more > https://loom.ly/WsbjL88 #CCIWA #industrialrelations #supplychains #criticalinfrastructure

In week four of #SafeWorkMonth, we're discussing the new regulations on workers' exposure to silica which took effect on September 1. The regulations require employers to assess if the work they are doing with materials containing crystalline silica is “high risk work”. Find out more > https://loom.ly/zKbKHnM #safetyisourbusiness

Our quarterly Trade Matters newsletter is now also available to our followers! All your #trade and #investment news direct to your inbox. 📩 What's included? 👀 · Updates on current trade, supply chain and investment trends · Spotlight analysis on international markets · CCIWA Member trade and investment success stories · WA investment opportunities to watch Check it out and subscribe 👇

WA's future workforces will need to be active citizens and job-ready students to drive our economy forward in existing and future areas of opportunity. This was the key message heard at our recent Education Workshop, where CCIWA Members shared their concerns about the education system in WA. CCIWA strongly champions an education sector that meets the needs of business and empowers the next generation to succeed. If you are a CCIWA Member and are interested in contributing to the project, please get in touch.  https://loom.ly/VGvxMiA #CCIWA #education #policy

#IndigenousBusinessMonth collectively calls upon First Nations business owners and their non-Indigenous allies, to gather online and in community, to celebrate First Nations businesses, their stories, and their ways of doing business. In this 10th year the theme is 'MAKING OUR MARK', to inspire the next generation of First Nations business leaders. We're proud of our own efforts to elevate Indigenous businesses though the Aboriginal Business Directory WA, which recently reached a major milestone of 1,000 Aboriginal businesses now listed. Find out more about Indigenous Business Month> https://loom.ly/8DC9Ar0 #IBM2024 #MakingOurMark