Chamber in Action: A Busy Close to the Financial Year
by Chamber President, Allan Milostic As we approach the end of the financial year, it’s clear that 2026 is shaping up to be another busy and …
Council Budget: Proof, Not Promises
The Whitsundays Chamber of Commerce and Industry has welcomed Council’s focus on addressing the structural deficit and strengthening long-term …
Minimum Wage Increase Announced: What Whitsunday Businesses Need to Know
From Business Chamber Queensland The Fair Work Commission has announced its Annual Wage Review decision for 2026, delivering a 4.75% increase to …
Payday Super: What Businesses Need to Know Ahead of 1 July 2026
From 1 July 2026, payday super will commence, requiring employers to pay superannuation at the same time as wages, rather than the current quarterly …
A United Voice for Whitsunday Business: Turning budget concern into collective action
The Whitsundays Chamber of Commerce and Industry has listened to the deep concern among local business owners following last week’s Federal Budget. …
Budget Season Is Approaching — What Can Regional Businesses Expect?
by Chamber President, Allan Milostic As federal, state, and local governments prepare to hand down their annual budgets, attention is turning to what …
Fuel Crisis Business Impact: Early Survey Results from the Whitsundays
Early findings from the Chamber’s Fuel Crisis Business Impact Survey show that while businesses across the Whitsundays are still operating and able to …
Regional Voice Critical as Fuel Crisis Impacts Whitsundays Businesses
This week, the Whitsundays Chamber of Commerce and Industry represented the region’s business community at a roundtable with the Queensland Minister …
Rising Fuel Costs Creating Pressure Across Whitsundays Business Community
The Whitsundays Chamber of Commerce and Industry is highlighting growing concern among local businesses as fuel prices continue to rise, placing …