Hunter Business Chamber regularly provides statements and the views of the regional business community on important policy issues. Recent statements are listed below.
Second COVID-19 stimulus package welcomed by business
23 March 2020
The Hunter Business Chamber has welcomed today’s $66 billion coronavirus economic stimulus package, saying the business measures will help some businesses to continue trading and supporting their staff through the crisis.
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State stimulus package a boost for business
17 March 2020
State Government measures such as payroll tax relief and increased infrastructure spending will help soften the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hunter Business Chamber said today.
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Chamber urges stimulus recipients to spend locally
12 March 2020
The Hunter Business Chamber has welcomed the Federal Government’s economic response to coronavirus and urged those who will receive payments, incentives or cash flow assistance from the stimulus package to invest within the region where possible.
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Energy deal a boost for business and industry
31 January 2020
The Hunter Business Chamber has welcomed the NSW energy deal announced today by the state and federal governments, saying it will provide much-needed security for business and industry as the country transitions to a lower-carbon economy.
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Confidence slumps as business takes a triple hit
31 January 2020
Business confidence in the Hunter and statewide has taken a hit due to the combined impact of bushfires*, drought and weak household demand, according to the NSW Business Chamber’s latest quarterly Business Conditions Survey
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