 Invigorating Business
Brisbane Inner West Chamber of Commerce are CCIQ Members.
We join with Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland
in forwarding advices as a benefit to our Members.
* PAST CCIQ Events & News *
Have Your Say December 2010 Quarter Pulse Survey
Survey Closed: Thurs, 20 January 2011
In this quarter's Hot Topic CCIQ asked for your views on the impact of electricity
price increases on your business and how your business is planning to deal with
projected future price increases.
Have Your Say: Banks & Business
Survey Closed: Friday, 19 November 2010
Go in the Draw to Win $400 Coles Group & Myer Gift Voucher
It is about to get extremely busy in the area of examining the Australian
banking industry and accordingly it is crucial that CCIQ has a carefully
researched position and recommended pathway forward on this issue.
September Quarter PULSE SURVEY of Business Conditions
Survey Closed Friday 15 October 2010
The Commonwealth Bank and Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland
Pulse Survey of Business Conditions for September 2010 quarter is now open.
Please spend a few minutes telling us how your business performed during the
September quarter and enter the draw to ...
WIN a $400 Coles-Myer Group Gift Voucher
In this quarter's Hot Topic we ask for your thoughts on a potential
Australian Carbon Tax or Emissions Trading Scheme and the effect it
may have on your business.
Every response counts, please take a few mins to respond to brief survey.
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Brisbane Inner West Chamber of Commerce wishes to thank CCIQ for their
BIWCC Seminar Session - Trade Display Sept 2010 at Central Bardon Conf Centre ...
'Is your business risking big fines by breaching your WHS Obligations?'
CCIQ - BIWCC Special Inner West area Presentation
Workcover QLD also attended the Day with CCIQ
WHS .. Workplace Health & Safety compliance is a serious matter not to be left unattended.
A Queensland company was fined $650,000 for breaching Workplace Health & Safety
obligations in 2009 - Don't let your business be next.
Workplace Health & Safety Queensland are conducting workplace health and safety audits
of all medium-sized businesses to check that appropriate safety management systems are
in place and ensure the business complies with obligations set out in Queensland's
Workplace Health and Safety Act 1995.
CCIQ - BIWCC Workplace Health & Safety Seminar 14/9 - Bardon Westside News Article
Brisbane Inner West Chamber of Commerce also ran a Grant-funded session on the Day
Special BIWCC Commercial LEASES & RENTALS Seminar session ..
Leases, Leasing, Rents and Rentals Disputes Australian Lease & Property Consultants
Leases - Avoiding the Traps for the Unwary ! McMillan Legal, Milton
BIWCC worked on our Leases issue and sessions for ALL Businesses and Landlords
CCIQ EXPRESS 12 August 2010
* Smarter Selling without the Hard Sell Seminar Thurs, 26 August
* 'Working Together' - Rehabilitation & Return to work Seminar
* Compliance .. Important new Legislation
When did you last update your HR Policies & Procedures ?
CCIQ Rehabilitation & Return to Work Seminar Series
* Are you up to date on the latest reforms ?
* Do your leaders value rehabilitation ?
* Do you have tools and resources to assist with better return to work outcomes ?
July & August 2010 Seminar Sessions $25.00 'Click' link for details
CCIQ WASTE STRATEGY & COMMERCIAL WASTE LEVY
Have your Say - Complete the Commercial Waste Snap Poll now
Snap Poll Closed Thursday, 22 July 2010
UPDATE to FAIR WORK INFORMATION STATEMENT 22 July 2010
CCIQ Pulse Survey of Business Conditions Updated RESULTS 30 July 2010
The Commonwealth Bank and Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland
Pulse Survey of Business Conditions for the June quarter results.
This quarter has seen a dramatic downturn in business confidence and conditions
at both a State and National level with all indicators falling sharply. This confirms
fears from the last quarter that the Queensland and Australian economies may
not yet be clear of the effects of the global economic uncertainty and outlook.
CCIQ Express 6 July 2010
* 'Working Together' rehab & return to work seminar series
* Commonwealth Bank - committed to supporting women in business
* Courses for the time-poor
* Are you risking big fines by breaching your WHS obligations?
* Are you prepared for a new commercial waste disposal levy?
CCIQ Member Update ...
1 July 2010: An extraordinary day of Business cost increases
CCIQ proposes radical solution to determining government costs.
It is troubling to see such burden placed on business who have been the pillar
of strength in helping Queensland withstand the Global Financial Crisis and
doing all that is humanly possible to keep staff on even when revenue did
not necessarily warrant doing so.
CCIQ Industrial Relations Update 30 June 2010
Wage increases to Modern Awards, Paid Parental Leave, etc ..
CCIQ Business Update 25 June 2010
* Paid Parental Leave Scheme legislation passes through Parliament
* Queensland Waste Strategy and proposed new Industry Waste Levy
* Federal Minimum Wage to increase from 1 July
* Electricity Retail Price Determination
* State Government response to population growth
* Review of Queensland's workers' compensation scheme
* Transition to modern awards
* State Government to vote against Daylight Saving
* CCIQ Job Shop | Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba & Townsville
CCIQ 2010 Pre-Election Survey Closes: Monday 28 June
CCIQ invites you to have your say in this 10 Minutes pre-election Survey.
The 2010 Federal election is anticipated to be held sometime this year and
it's important that the newly elected Government is aware not only which
issues are of concern to the business community, but also which issues
have the greatest priority.
Have your say - complete the CCIQ Pre-election SURVEY
2010 Queensland Budget Special 8 June 2010
* State Budget rebound should be shared with business
* Budget strategy, performance and outlook
* Economic performance and outlook * Infrastructure
* Skills, education and training * Environmental sustainability
* State Budget 2010-11 Submission * Regional budget statements
* Taxation * Industry * Budget links
CCIQ Queensland Express - June 2010
* Modern Award Seminars: Are you prepared for 1 July ? Seminar 16 June
* Do you know what your customers want?
* Is your business valuable ?
* Wage increase a significant blow for Queensland businesses
* Proposed legislation to cut red tape for business
* The Key to controlling climate change
MODERN AWARDS What your Business Needs to Know
10,000 Queensland businesses will be audited by Fair Work inspectors
from 1 July to check their compliance with Modern Awards and the
Fair Work Act legislation. Be prepared ...
CCIQ Seminar Wednesday, 16 June 2010 4.00PM - 6.00PM $75 (Inc GST)
Grand Chancellor, Cnr Wickham Tce and Leichhardt St, Spring Hill
Book On-Line or Call 1300 138 470
CCIQ Business Update 21 May 2010
* How does your business view the Federal Budget & tax reform?
* The Federal Budget
* CCIQ calls for the scrapping of the Resource Super Profits Tax
* Ongoing consultation with RBA regarding interest rates
* Increase in the superannuation guarantee
* Paid Parental Leave Scheme * The State Budget
* Changes to Queensland's Workers' Compensation Scheme
* Update on Federal and State Freight Policies
* Decision looms on proposed BCRI increases
* Federal Government delays CPRS
* New Skilled Occupations List released
CCIQ Queensland Express May 2010
* Modern Award Seminars: Are you prepared for 1 July?
* Post-budget luncheon with Wayne Swan | 28 May
* Calling all stakeholders for new youth initiative
* Your views on the Federal Budget and tax reform
* Cutting corners to save on company secretarial functions?
* Making your budget work
* Solve business problems - don't just accept them
* Industry Forums for Zero Harm at Work Leadership Program
* Workplace complaint form now available online
2010 Federal Budget Overview 11 May 2010 11.40PM
* Decouple Federal Budget Surplus and Business Assistance from RSPT
* Key Initiatives: 2010-11 Budget Summary
* Economic Outlook * Fiscal Outlook * Taxation
* Support for Small Business
2010 Education & Training Survey
A skilled and productive workforce is central to business success and
underpins the strength and competitiveness of the economy as a whole.
Undeniably, skills shortages are re-emerging across key sectors and
regions of the state and threaten to undermine Queensland's future...
Thursday Night 25th March 2010
Join Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland for a networking
event to help This event will point you in the right direction to make your
business a success.
* Michael Bishop .. Founder Alchemy Cordial
* Peter Birtles .. CEO Super Cheap Auto
* Andrew Vincent .. Producer Your Business Success
Queensland Workers' Compensation SURVEY
Changes are being proposed to workers' compensation in Queensland
that will affect all employers and employees. Changes are being
sought by WorkCover due to its deteriorating financial position.
To improve the situation, the WorkCover Board has put forward
recommendations to the Minister for Industrial Relations.
'Click' for more details
Complete the survey by Friday 12 March 4.00pm to go in the draw to
Win a $250 Coles Group & Myer Gift Voucher
FEBRUARY 2010
A recent CCIQ survey of the Queensland business community found more
than half of all businesses are not fully compliant with the new Fair Work Act.
The primary reason for non-compliance is widespread confusion within
the business community about what is actually required under the new legislation.
CCIQ Training has two great Courses for employers and employees to
get on top of the new laws and reduce the risk of penalties.
Modern Awards - What Your Business Needs to Know
CCIQ - February Update on Fair Work Act
Update on the Act since introduction in January 2010
Report: Fair Work Act & Modern Award Chaos
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The Fair Work Act & Modern Awards Thank you to Members who entered the Snap Poll.
After exactly one month of the new Fair Work Act and modern award system being
in operation Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland is currently examining the
impact of on Queensland employers in order to provide feedback to Fair Work
Australia and the Federal Government.
Hundreds of thousands of Queenslanders have had dramatically altered industrial
relations arrangements for their workplace.
CCIQ wishes to analyse what level of understanding exists and at what stage of
implementations are businesses at with the new changes with the possible view of
seeking further awareness campaigns and a moratorium on any prosecutions
arising from the new laws.
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FEBRUARY 2010
Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland's February Express incls
Business Compliance ...
* Modern Awards have arrived - are you prepared?
Skills ...
* Introducing Your Business Success
* Calling all stakeholders for new youth initiative
* Do you want $4,000 to add to your training budget?
Representation ...
* Queensland continues to fall behind in economic recovery
Sustainability ...
* Climate debate puts the focus on business eco-efficiency
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Friday, 12th February Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Luncheon 12.30PM for 1.00PM till 2.30PM $132 per Person Inc GST
Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland invites businesses to attend Leader
of the Opposition, The Hon Tony Abbott MP's first public event with Queensland
business. Queensland businesses are looking to our politicians for genuine vision
and policies which focus on a stronger economy.
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DECEMBER 2009
Compliance:
Modern Awards are coming - are you prepared ?
Superannuation: "Employee" or "Independent Contractor"
Skills:
Do you want $4,000 to add to your training budget ?
Sustainability:
Energy efficiency becomes a key feature in office sale/lease
And, more .... "Click" on Queensland Express Banner to link in.
Remember .. the Survey Closes 20 December 2009 .. along with your chance to Win !! ....
Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland is committed to invigorating business
success in Queensland. To achieve this, CCIQ ask that you give 10 Mins+ to share
your opinions and influence what service CCIQ can offer to add value to your business.
WIN an invigorating weekend getaway One lucky respondent will WIN a return flight
to Sydney, two days hire of a Bentley Continental GT Convertible and accommodation
in a luxury four star hotel.
Click to complete the Voice of Business SURVEY Now Closing Date 20 December.
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SEPTEMBER 2009
Connections The Fair Work Act Seminar Series
Compliance Business Law in Brief Seminar Series
Skills Remove the barriers that many of your workers may have to gaining
new skills
Safety Safe Work Australia Week 2009
Sustainability Is your business 'wasting' it's potential?
Globally Interest in locally made goods on the increase
The Fair Work Act CCIQ Comprehensive Seminar Presentation
The Fair Work Act, which became law on 1 July 2009, is the second major overhaul to
workplace relations in Australia.
As an employer these changes will significantly impact how you approach developing
awards, collective bargaining, union involvement and your obligations under unfair
dismissal laws.
From August to December 2009, Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland will
be conducting free information sessions around the state on a range of aspects of
the legislation.
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Chamber of Commerce & Industry Qld eLearning Corporate Governance Courses
Courses designed to provide learning relevant to Corporate Governance obligations.
These anywhere, anytime online courses are relevant for (and those aspiring to be):
* Board Members
* Company Secretaries
* Directors
* High level Executives across all industry types
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CCIQ July-December 2009 Training Calendar
Pulse Quarterly Survey .. Report - December 2008
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