News > 2009 Media Releases > February 2009

Business welcomes streamlining of infrastructure red tape -19 February

Illawarra's leading business organisation, Illawarra Business Chamber has welcomed the NSW Government's commitment to cut planning red tape and the appointment of an Infrastructure Coordinator-General to roll out the NSW's share of the stimulus package as quickly as possible. Read more

IBC Urges State Government to Act on WIN Stadium - 18 February

The Illawarra Business Chamber is today urging the NSW Government to act now to prevent the city's main sporting stadium becoming a white elephant. Read More

NSW unemployment hits 5.4%:Economy needs kickstart now - 16 February

The latest jobs figures have revealed that NSW's unemployment rate has resumed its upward march, increasing from 5.2% to 5.4%. The NSW economy now desperately needs a kickstart to save NSW jobs. Read More

NSW Tourism should take advantage of stimulus package - 13 February

Illawarra Business Chamber has welcomed a proposal by the NSW Opposition to use the Federal Government's $42 billion stimulus package as an opportunity to encourage NSW and interstate travellers to visit regional NSW. Read More