September

Workers' Compensation Reforms & Apprentice Exemption Welcomed - 29 Sep

The Illawarra Business Chamber has today welcomed the further 5% cut to workers compensation announced today by the Premier, Mr Iemma and the Minister for Commerce John Della Bosca. Read more

IBC Calls on Government to Stay the Course with OH&S Bill - 27 Sep

Illawarra Business Chamber CEO Mark Grimson has joined other NSW business leaders in a joint letter this week to all Members of the NSW Cabinet call on it to support the Draft OH&S Bill released by John Della Bosca. Read more

Illawarra Businesses Say No to Additional 2007 Public Holiday: Local Businesses Should Not Pay for Sydney Shutting Down - 11 Sep

The Illawarra Business Chamber said the NSW Premier�s announcement of a new public holiday on Friday September 7 2007 is ill-advised and ignores the fact that while Sydney is hosting the APEC Conference, the rest of NSW needs to be open for business. Read more

ABS National Accounts: Speed Difference Between Fast & Slow Lanes of Economy Continues to Widen - 7 Sep

The latest National Accounts has seen a widening of the speeds between the two lanes of Australia�s economy. Read more

Apprenticeship Project Addressing Region's Skill Shortages - 4 Sep

With Skill Shortages continuing to be a major issue impacting on many local businesses, help is at hand through the on going success of the Illawarra, Shoalhaven and Southern Highlands New Apprenticeship Project, according to Mark Grimson, CEO of the Illawarra Business Chamber. Read more