WITH lockdown restrictions easing, the Mackay Region Chamber of Commerce today launched a new #buymackay campaign, challenging the community to spend money with local businesses, rather than online.
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A number of Modern Awards have subject to language and layout variations as a part of the Fair Work Commission’s 4-yearly review of Modern Awards.
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The results from the latest CCIQ- Suncorp Pulse Survey for the March Quarter show that business confidence and conditions in Mackay and throughout Queensland are now at their lowest levels ever recorded and the worst is yet to come.
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Queensland businesses are set to be hit with payroll tax costs if they take up the Federal Government’s JobKeeper payment and it can’t happen said the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ).
The business sector is urging the Palaszczuk Government to do the right thing and exempt payroll tax from the JobKeeper payments so jobs can be saved.
While superannuation helps people to save for retirement, the Government has recognised that for those significantly financially affected by the coronavirus, accessing some of those savings today may outweigh the benefits of maintaining those savings until retirement.
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The JobKeeper Payment is being delivered by the Australian Tax Office (ATO). Businesses will need to register for the wage subsidy by either getting in contact with the ATO or by visiting their website. Given that the payment was announced on the 30 March 2020, CCIQ acknowledges that the specific questions that you seek mightn’t be available at present. Regardless, we urge that you register your interest with the ATO as a priority rather than waiting for the answers to your specific questions. For more information, please use the resources listed below:
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As most of our proactive businesses now have most of their workforce working from home I thought it was timely to roll out our WFH guide. How to get set up and support local business while you do it.
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As a chamber, we are here for you. In increasingly difficult times, we are continuing to support our incredible, resilient business community. Please make sure you stay in touch and keep sending your business news through to us. We are here for you.
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The Mackay Region Chamber of Commerce are calling for continued support for local businesses, as the workforce shifts to go remote and foot traffic slows down for the unforeseen future, we don’t want people to desert our hospitality and retail businesses.
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We have put together five practical steps to help prevent COVID-19 for businesses.
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In 2019, the Mackay Region Chamber of Commerce approached the Mackay Regional Council to highlight the impact that multiple layers of red tape have on the Heavy Haulage industry; and subsequently the effect on the local economy.
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Mackay Region Chamber of Commerce is reminding residents and business owners to shop local this year.
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Queenslanders are set to benefit from a major overhaul to the states training and have access to more affordable training to update their skills and secure the job of their dreams.
The Palaszczuk Government today announced a $4 million Skills Boost to help deliver skilled workers where they are needed across the state.
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Mackay Region Chamber of Commerce are thrilled to deliver their signature event for 2019 – the ‘5th Element Business Series’.
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Mackay Region Chamber of Commerce President Victoria Gracie is urging the State Government ”to look for more savings within the budget so as to bring down debt and invest in the local economy”.
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The Mackay Region Chamber of Commerce took a tough stance in the recent Queenslanders Unite Rally, calling on government to recognise the value of the regions and to invest in it accordingly
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MACKAY businesses will now have an even louder voice when it comes to state and federal business policy issues, thanks to a new partnership with between Mackay Region Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland (CCIQ).
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Mackay Region Chamber of Commerce today announced a new effort to remind residents that small business is a big deal in the lead up to the May election.
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MACKAY Region Chamber of Commerce has responded to the Federal Government’s call for pre-budget submissions ahead of the upcoming election with a wish list focused on local business.
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The Mackay Region Chamber of Commerce (MRCC) was established in 1887 as an advocate for local businesses. Today, we represent over 10,000 organisations across every industry in our region, from the ‘one-man band’ to national organisations.
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