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  • Chamber welcomes return of region’s Parliamentary Secretary
  • Hunter businesses should register for Dine & Discover
  • Support beyond JobKeeper needed for hard-hit sectors
  • Recovery continues as jobs return but economy still fragile
  • Have a good long weekend – but take a leave day
  • Businesses bouncing back but still fragile
  • Renewed COVID restrictions hit home in the Hunter
  • Ease COVID rules to give retailers a Christmas bonus
  • COVID impact levelling but jobs still down
  • Chamber welcomes easing of COVID restrictions
  • Chamber toasts business success in a challenging year
  • COVID budget supports business to keep economy moving
  • Defence, infrastructure and business support are budget priorities for the Hunter
  • Electricity Roadmap offers opportunity and stability
  • Hunter Business Chamber welcomes new President and directors
  • Hunter Business Awards finalists announced (1)
  • Cautious recovery as business confidence bounces back
  • Unemployment increases reflect volatile economic climate
  • Hunter Business Chamber welcomes new outdoor guidelines
  • JOBS AND BUSINESS SUPPORT THE CLEAR FOCUS OF FEDERAL BUDGET
  • Hunter Business Awards set new model for COVID Safe events
  • NARRABRI GAS WILL ASSIST INDUSTRY IN THE HUNTER
  • Unemployment falls as business recovery continues
  • Government plan provides energy certainty for industry
  • Hunter Business Awards launch – with a COVID pivot
  • Liquor trading trial a step forward for night economy
  • Survey reveals impact of pandemic on young workers
  • Hunter well-positioned for shipbuilding resurgence
  • Labour force statistics show encouraging trend
  • Rocky road ahead to business recovery
  • Chamber urges COVID caution to keep businesses open
  • City invests $500,000 in supporting COVID-19 hit local industries
  • Labour force figures point to worsening unemployment
  • JobKeeper extension throws business a lifeline
  • Report calls for decisive action to get business back on track
  • Apprentice subsidy extension a win for business
  • Crucial support needed to rescue apprenticeships
  • Chamber urges fresh look at liquor laws
  • Hunter economy reeling from impact of COVID-19
  • New ways of work to increase Hunter’s millennial appeal
  • Small business grants to jump-start engine room of the economy
  • Chamber welcomes construction stimulus package
  • Last days to apply for some COVID-19 assistance programs
  • Williamtown set to take off with SAP announcement
  • Workers comp premium freeze brings relief for business
  • Chamber welcomes relaxation of venue restrictions
  • Unemployment figures hide true impact of COVID
  • Easing of travel restrictions to boost visitor economy
  • Support needed to bring international students back to NSW
  • Framework an important first step to business recovery
  • Buy local for mum this Mother’s Day
  • Grants provide timely support for smallest businesses (1)
  • NSW businesses see light at the end of COVID-19 tunnel
  • Unemployment doubles as COVID hits home in the Hunter
  • Chamber welcomes council support for business
  • Local newspapers need community and business support
  • NSW business confidence crashes in wake of COVID-19
  • Grants provide timely support for smallest businesses
  • JobKeeper package gives business a fighting chance
  • Second COVID-19 stimulus package welcomed by business
  • Chamber welcomes loan deferrals for small business
  • State stimulus package a boost for business
  • Chamber urges stimulus recipients to spend locally
  • Hunter Business Chamber events called off
  • Infrastructure Priority List puts focus on regional projects
  • Smoke taint assistance important for wine industry
  • Energy deal a boost for business and industry
  • Confidence slumps as business takes a triple hit
  • Businesses join Chamber campaign to back the bush
  • Support for Hunter businesses affected by bushfires
  • Chamber welcomes calls for regional ‘power’ centres
  • Chamber welcomes Parliamentary Secretary appointment
  • Hunter businesses shine at NSW Tourism Awards
  • Minister for Small Business visits the Hunter
  • Running on empty – report predicts gas shortages by 2025
  • Skills shortages, drought continue to challenge business
  • Reliability Fund only part of the energy security solution
  • Hunter Business Chamber welcomes inquiry into faster rail
  • Hunter entrants feature among NSW Tourism Awards finalists
  • Don’t get caught out by the copper network cut-off
  • Newcastle hosts first workplace disability inclusion event
  • Skills shortages a major issue in the Hunter
  • Joint winners share major Hunter Business Award
  • Chamber welcomes gas terminal announcement
  • Hunter Business Awards finalists announced
  • Hunter region’s leaders unite
  • Infrastructure investment essential to unlocking potential of region
  • Planning Minister to talk on vision for the Hunter
  • Regional Tourism Awards coming to Newcastle
  • Skills survey aims to boost youth opportunities
  • Survey reveals tough conditions for business owners
  • REGIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE MUST BE A PRIORITY FOR NSW GOVERNMENT
  • Chamber welcomes infrastructure funds in NSW Budget
  • Chamber congratulates Morrison Government on victory
  • Entries open for region’s biggest business awards
  • Funding for election projects on NSW Budget wish list
  • Partnerships the path to region’s success
  • WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT THE 2019 SYDNEY SURROUNDS NORTH REGIONAL TOURISM AWARDS
  • Workers Compensation review an opportunity to address concerns
  • 2019 NSW TOURISM AWARDS NOMINATIONS OPEN!
  • Astra Aerolab off to a flying start
  • Chamber turns focus to delivery of election promises
  • Business Chamber puts election spotlight on skills training
  • Business Chamber launches election campaign
  • Bypass commitments welcome but ‘show us the money’
  • Chamber petition puts pressure on Labor over payroll tax
  • Chamber targets bypass delivery as an election priority
  • Chamber welcomes $266m funding for Muswellbrook Bypass
  • Chamber welcomes government focus on faster rail
  • Chamber welcomes high-speed rail funding
  • Collaboration the key to improved business outcomes for Newcastle
  • Good news for business and region in federal budget
  • Hunter bucks trend in business conditions survey
  • Hunter Business Chamber welcomes JHH commitment
  • Hunter delegation to explore trade and tourism links with Auckland
  • Hunter loses important voice in ministry changes
  • Labor’s plan to axe payroll tax reform is bad for business
  • Loss of cruise terminal funding a setback for tourism
  • New task force to drive defence opportunity in the Hunter
  • Newcastle building company wins NSW Business Award
  • Chamber flags impact of media merger on local news
  • Chamber urges support for mining communities
  • Golden night for the Hunter at NSW Tourism Awards
  • New faces on Hunter Business Chamber board
  • Hunter businesses in line for NSW awards
  • New lending fund a much-needed boost to small business
  • Planning makes perfect for Boxing Day trading
  • State-wide campaign to save business owners $5m on energy bills
  • Tourism jump assisting local business sentiment
  • Drought Dents Business Confidence But Newcastle A Bright Spot
  • Chamber welcomes reopening of Hunter and Scott streets
  • Airport precinct positioned for strong growth
  • Investment Attraction Package for Regional NSW a good start
  • Hunter Business Chamber announces appointment to key position
  • Chamber appoints new Director
  • First Ever Tourism targets could be a boom for the Hunter
  • Energy Comparison Scheme Savings Pass Big Threshold
  • More to free trade than FTAs
  • Blinkered View Of The Hunter In 20 Year Vision
  • Chamber applauds announcement to commence direct Trans-Tasman flights
  • Not A Time For A Caretaker Approach
  • Reducing The Burden Of Payroll Tax
  • Smart ICT investments can put the Hunter region on the innovation map
  • 2018 Hunter Business Awards finalists announced
  • TAKING THE POSITIVES FROM THE NSW BUDGET
  • Chamber welcomes NBN Service Guarantee initiative
  • State budget provides tax relief and invests in infrastructure
  • FREE APPRENTICESHIPS A BOOST FOR WORKERS AND EMPLOYERS IN NSW
  • Payroll tax threshold increase will boost business
  • Long time coming for short term framework, but more detail needed
  • Funding To Help Drive Council Collaboration
  • Federal Budget Response from Hunter Business Chamber
  • Chamber welcomes release of Deloitte Report
  • Chamber welcomes Council’s focus on businesses affected by light rail construction;awaits more detai
  • Chamber welcomes announcement to build new electricity generation plant in the Hunter
  • Critical threshold for National Energy Policy
  • Businesses under pressure from high operating costs
  • Chamber welcomes support for a Newcastle container terminal
  • Hunter plays a key role in State’s Freight and Port Growth
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  • Call for businesses to complete “Vision and Voice Survey”
  • The Hunter’s business awards season opens with a bang
  • Broadband service guarantee – a must for business
  • Businesses confidence soars despite cost pressures
  • Hunter Business Chamber supports concept of Committee for Greater Newcastle
  • Productivity the priority to stay number one
  • Business welcomes Defence Export Strategy
  • Joint forum with Office of the NSW Small Business Commissioner, Newcastle Now and Hunter Business Ch
  • Chamber welcomes new route announced by Newcastle Airport
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Latest News

Hunter Business Chamber regularly provides statements and the views of the regional business community on important policy issues. Recent statements are listed below.

Chamber welcomes return of region’s Parliamentary Secretary

16 February 2021

The Hunter Business Chamber has welcomed the reappointment of a Parliamentary Secretary for the Hunter.
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Hunter businesses should register for Dine & Discover

09 February 2021

The Hunter Business Chamber has urged eligible businesses to register for Dine & Discover vouchers so they can be ready to take advantage of the scheme when it rolls out in the region in March.
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Support beyond JobKeeper needed for hard-hit sectors

03 February 2021

The Hunter Business Chamber has supported calls by Business NSW and the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) for government subsidies to businesses in targeted industry sectors to continue after JobKeeper winds up in March.
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Recovery continues as jobs return but economy still fragile

29 January 2021

The COVID economic recovery continues with the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics labour force figures for December 2020 showing unemployment has dropped in the Hunter region over the past month.
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Have a good long weekend – but take a leave day

22 January 2021

The Hunter Business Chamber is urging employees intending to take an extra-long weekend this Australia Day to do the right thing and talk to their bosses rather than taking a ‘sickie’. “
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Businesses bouncing back but still fragile

15 January 2021

Business confidence across the Hunter region and NSW continued to improve across the December 2020 quarter based on the results of the latest Business Conditions Survey conducted by Business NSW.
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Renewed COVID restrictions hit home in the Hunter

21 December 2020

Hunter hospitality and tourism businesses are feeling the impacts of the emerging COVID crisis stemming from Sydney’s Northern Beaches, according to the Hunter Business Chamber, which has urged businesses and the community to heed health advice to help contain the current outbreak.
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Ease COVID rules to give retailers a Christmas bonus

02 December 2020

The Hunter Business Chamber and the state’s peak business organisation, Business NSW, have urged the NSW Government to relax restrictions on retailers to give them a chance to capitalise on Christmas spending.
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COVID impact levelling but jobs still down

27 November 2020

The latest ABS regional labour force data suggests a softening of COVID impact on the job market after the rollercoaster ride of the past eight months, but the number of people in work is still significantly down on pre COVID levels, the Hunter Business Chamber says.
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Chamber welcomes easing of COVID restrictions

25 November 2020

The further easing of COVID restrictions by the State Government today will come as welcome relief to tourism and hospitality businesses in the lead-up to the busy Christmas season, the Hunter Business Chamber said.
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