Hunter Business Chamber regularly provides statements and the views of the regional business community on important policy issues. Recent statements are listed below.
Chamber congratulates Morrison Government on victory
20 May 2019
The Hunter Business Chamber has congratulated the Scott Morrison-led Coalition on its return to government and looks forward to a period of stable government restoring business confidence across the region and state.
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Workers Compensation review an opportunity to address concerns
16 May 2019
The Hunter Business Chamber has joined the state’s peak business organisation, the NSW Business Chamber, in welcoming the review of workers compensation arrangements across the State announced by the NSW Statutory Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA).
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Astra Aerolab off to a flying start
15 May 2019
The Hunter Business Chamber has welcomed today’s sod-turning ceremony at Astra Aerolab and confirmation of a major lease agreement as strong signs of confidence in the region’s future as an aviation and aerospace leader.
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Chamber welcomes high-speed rail funding
10 May 2019
The Hunter Business Chamber has welcomed an announcement by federal Labor that it will invest $1 billion to begin securing a corridor for a high-speed rail link between Brisbane and Melbourne if elected to government.
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Loss of cruise terminal funding a setback for tourism
23 April 2019
The Hunter Business Chamber has described the withdrawal of $12.7 million in State Government funding for the Newcastle Cruise Terminal as a significant setback to the region’s ambitions to grow and diversify its tourism offering.
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Good news for business and region in federal budget
03 April 2019
The Hunter Business Chamber has welcomed the announcement in Tuesday’s federal budget of much-needed road infrastructure for the Hunter, as well as initiatives that will encourage SMEs to invest, employ and grow.
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Chamber turns focus to delivery of election promises
25 March 2019
The Hunter Business Chamber has congratulated the Berejiklian government on being returned and looks forward to working with the Premier and her team on the delivery of its election promises and other important projects for the region.
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Hunter Business Chamber welcomes JHH commitment
11 March 2019
The Hunter Business Chamber has welcomed funding commitments by the NSW Government and Labor to the redevelopment of John Hunter Hospital (JHH), saying the expansion of the health precinct will provide a substantial boost to the regional economy, enhance our innovation sector and provide the community with better health care.
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