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IR Reforms Bill introduced to the House of Representatives.

Youth Music Venture has just completed its 24th successful program at Emmanuel College [and a very great honour to be included as part of their Arts Academy]!

Business operating costs and labour costs in Queensland are at record highs, new Business Chamber Queensland Pulse data shows.

Hilary Jacobs (Past President - Southern Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce) was thrilled to present at the official event when the City of Gold Coast Council became the 46th Queensland council to become a signatory to the Small Business Friendly Councils Program.

Four Staff Members for Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Nominated for Woman of the Year Awards

We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Daragh Murphy as the new CEO of the Currumbin RSL Group!

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Explore your future campus and experience all Southern Cross University has to offer at an upcoming open day.

Palm Beach Surf Club has unveiled a bold, five-year sustainability strategy, setting a new standard for environmental stewardship on the Gold Coast.

This IR Alert provides members with important details of: Upcoming IR changes: Royal Assent has occurred | Unpaid parental leave and flexible work arrangements – variation to modern awards | New product: redundancy template letter kit | Are you ready for the workplace round-up? | HR health check – do you need to check your compliance?

New funding round for Queensland’s community groups to open Monday 17th July | Grants can be used for a range of projects such as new vehicles, machinery, renovations, training, and other equipment.

Opportunities are available for local businesses to participate and support Northern NSW businesses and workforce in the flood recovery and rebuild program of works.

The Queensland Government is offering a series of cyber security webinars to Queensland businesses and stakeholders. This free webinar is the first of three.

EOFY spotlight - overdue lodgements | Small business friendly showcase | Licencing and regulations made easy | Resolution through mediation | Cyber security spotlight - malware | VET survey for small business owners

BCorp is a certification awarded to companies that meet the highest standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.

We need your insight to better understand business conditions in Queensland.

Tweed Seagulls are thrilled to announce a special event that brings together sports enthusiasts, community leaders, and longtime Tweed supporters!

Your invitation to our ‘Supporting your business mental health and wellbeing' webinar.

Volunteer applications for SWELL 2023 are now open!

EOFY checklist, tips to prioritise your goals, Refugee Week, Pride Month, and more!

This IR Alert provides members with important details of: The rationale behind the Fair Work Commission decision on its Annual Wage Review 2022-23 | The 1 July 2023 increase to superannuation guarantee payments.

Download Business Chamber Queensland's State Budget FY24 Summary Report to understand what this budget means for business.

The Hon. Cameron Dick MP, Treasurer and Minister for Trade and Investment, has launched the new Building Queensland’s Future Together: Harnessing new growth in financial services report commissioned by the Queensland Finance Council.

Get your nominations in now for the Currumbin Community Champions Awards 2023!

An update from Business Chamber Queensland regarding the State Government's recent budget announcement for FY24.

A reminder to join Business Chamber Queensland’s webinar in partnership with Gilchrist Connell to understand changes in the Enterprise Bargaining process to support multi-employer bargaining and what this means for your business.

Maximise opportunity for your business through workforce sharing. It is free to sign up & free to source!

At the 2023 Small Business Friendly Annual Conference in late April, some changes were announced for the Queensland Small Business Commissioner’s Small Business Friendly (SBF) Program.

This year’s SBF Program Conference was built around the theme of ‘ignite - ideas into action’ with a significant focus on place-making. This included ideas for activating local areas to increase spending, creating attractive public spaces, and providing small businesses with new opportunities!

Contained in this edition is: New IR Reforms Agenda: Member Feedback sought | New Member Fact Sheet: Pay secrecy| Enterprise Agreement Webinar – Register now | Welcome to the team Chloe and Maddie.

Business Chamber Queensland’s Pulse Survey of business conditions for the March quarter is now out and shows while retaining and recruiting employees is still the most significant constraint for business, interest rates are having the highest impact on growth in more than a decade.

The 2023 line-up is an epic one, so make sure you block out the 23rd-25th June in your calendars and get around this FREE music festival.

In Queensland's Year of Accessible Tourism, more opportunities have opened up this week to support tourism and event businesses to improve their accessibility.

A new Code of Practice, the Managing the risk of psychosocial hazards at work Code of Practice 2022 (‘Code’) has come into effect as at April 1.

This newsletter provides stakeholders with updated information and links to programs and initiatives relevant to our region.

The Giving Day is an opportunity for our community to come together and support our hospital and amazing healthcare staff to provide exceptional healthcare services to those in need. They are seeking to fund critical projects, equipment and programs that will benefit our patients and their families. Your support of this very special day will make a significant impact in providing the best possible care to their patients.

Queensland communities impacted by floods in 2021-2022 are now able to share in up to $16.7 million in funding support under Round Two of the Flexible Funding Grants.

Southern Cross University is excited to announce its first Impact Forum event on circular economy supported by Investment NSW’s Boosting Business Innovation Program.

Business Chamber Queensland, in partnership with Gilchrist Connell, invites you to three upcoming webinars to understand recent legislative changes and what this means for your business.

The Support to Grow Your Business Webinar hosted by the Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning (DSDILGP), in partnership with the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training (DESBT), will provide valuable information on Queensland Government grants, programs and support to help your business grow and succeed.

The Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) will take place from 30 April to 4 May 2023, bringing together Australian tourism operators and international buyers from around the world to meet and do business on the Gold Coast.

The City Economy team at The City of Gold Coast is focusing on the business community in the Robina - Varsity precinct and is seeking feedback.

Contained in this edition is: 'Fair Work Commission Annual Wage Review 22/23', 'Easter Public Holidays – what you need to know', 'The importance of a request when scheduling Public Holidays work', and 'Psychosocial hazards – Business Chamber Queensland BLOG'

We need your insight to better understand business conditions in Queensland.

Join the 2023 Small Business Friendly Conference on April 28, virtually. This conference is a complimentary event and we hope that you will take advantage of this opportunity to learn, share ideas, and network with other passionate councils and chambers across Queensland.

Big community wins, flooding update and more...

We have a new name, new brand and new services designed to ensure Queensland businesses have more opportunities to learn, connect and thrive.

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary has teamed up with Andrew and Damian from LEGO Masters to offer some amazing Brick Masters Wildlife Workshops these school holidays.

Position your business to become a "Supplier of Choice for Major Projects" - Webinar 22 March 2023

The conference provides opportunity to meet and speak with the key procuring agencies involved in the reconstruction including NSW state agencies and local councils and will cover the pipeline of work, including the Resilient Homes Program and public infrastructure pipeline.

Community consultation on a proposed active transport bridge over Currumbin Creek opens this week (3 March).

February 2023

How do business fees, charges, and legislative requirements impact you?

A great opportunity for the community to come together to support each other, raise awareness to those veterans who have lost their lives from the battle within, break the silence on mental illness and contribute to the funding of programs that are making a difference to veterans.

The City of Gold Coast recommends bringing together Destination Gold Coast, Major Events Gold Coast, Study Gold Coast, and Placemakers under one new entity called Experience Gold Coast.

Nominations are now open!

December quarter is now available | Access your copy

The City of Gold Coast (Council) is currently developing an “Outdoor Dining Guidelines” reference document for business operators. The target audience is businesses that currently hold a City roadside (footpath) dining permit and those seeking to apply for a permit to operate footpath dining in areas administered by the City.

Welcome to the February edition of the South East Region Department of Employment, Small Business and Training Connections.

Our Connections newsletter provides stakeholders with updated information and links to programs and initiatives relevant to our region.

Effective Workplace Solutions is offering you the opportunity to attend our ‘Back To The Future’ Employment Law Reforms Seminar. Register Today for our ‘Back To The Future’ Live Seminars presented by Greg Arnold.