Hunter Business Chamber regularly provides statements and the views of the regional business community on important policy issues. Recent statements are listed below.
Investment certainly goes begging in the budget
04 May 2012
Administering a "short back and sides‟ to defence expenditure in the forthcoming Federal Budget will be a significantly unpopular move amongst Hunter based businesses warned the Hunter Business Chamber today.
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Business says NBN Key to future success
30 March 2012
Business in the Hunter will become more competitive both nationally and international with the roll out of the NBN, Business Chamber CEO, Kristen Keegan said today.
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Employers and educators sign up on skills gaps
07 March 2012
The region’s premier training and education specialist and the most significant employer group will formalise an agreement that will help the region identify and meet the skills requirements it needs to prosper.
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Win for Lake Macquarie businesses and common sense
20 February 2012
The decision by Minister for Finance and Services, Greg Pearce, to refuse Lake Macquarie City Council’s bid for a public holiday for Newcastle Show was a victory for common sense, the President of Hunter Business Chamber, Richard Anicich said today.
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