Broome Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. in Broome, Western Australia | Non-profit organisation

Broome Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc.

Locality: Broome, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9193 5553

Address: Level 1, 15-17 Dampier Terrace 6725 Broome, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.broomechamber.com.au/

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25.01.2022 How do you feel about including the indigenous name of the area when sending letters and parcels? Source: ABC News

25.01.2022 BCCI Member Satisfaction 2020 Please help us by taking a few minutes to tell us about your experience with us so far and what you'd like to see from the BCCI in 2021. We appreciate your business and want to make sure we meet your expectations. ... Take The Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZPHYLVF Source: BCCI

24.01.2022 REQUEST FOR TENDER 20/10 Plant Supply and Service Panel CLOSING 5 OCTOBER 2020 The Shire of Broome is seeking Tenders from suitable Contractors to form a Plant Supply & Service Panel. The Requirements of this Request are for the Supply of Plant and Civil Services. The Requirements shall consist of, but not be limited to: WET HIRE & Possible DRY HIRE Graders / Rollers / Water Carts / Trucks / Excavators / Loaders / Backhoe / Skid Steer Loader etc. The Contract is proposed to ...be awarded to dual Tenderers to form a Plant Supply & Service Panel of Primary and Secondary Service Providers who best demonstrates the ability to provide quality services at a competitive price. The tendered prices will be assessed together with qualitative and compliance criteria to determine the most advantageous outcome to the Principal. View the details and submit your tender at www.vendorpanel.com.au

24.01.2022 Tempting opportunity for sole traders to game the new JobKeeper system: There appears to be a large loophole in the assessment of who is eligible for the extended JobKeeper payment, and tax experts worry it is going to be exploited by hundreds of thousands of Australians. In order to receive the full $1,200 per fortnight in wage support, sole traders will need to show the Tax Office they were working more than 20 hours per week in the reference period.... Accountants are already expressing concerns about exactly how small businesses, particularly sole traders, will tally up their hours of work each fortnight. "The Treasurer announced that for sole traders that they needed to be actively engaged in the business for 20 hours or more per week to get the higher rate," Mr Croker explained, noting that they would otherwise only be eligible for the part-time rate of $750. "Now, you could be washing the dishes at night and thinking about your business at the same time thats a very loose test," Chartered Accountants tax lead Michael Croker said. It might be a very loose test, but Newcastle-based hairdressing salon owner Sandy Chong says it also reflects reality. "If you own a business, you work 24/7," she told PM. Read More... https://www.abc.net.au//jobkeeper-loophole-will-/12638334 Source: ABC News

24.01.2022 Help Shape Future Energy Products For Broome Horizon Power is looking at ways to help our customers with their power usage and reduce their bills, and would like to know what you think about the different solutions theyre co-creating with the Broome community. Tell them what you think of some new product concepts by completing a ten minute online survey.... https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/broome_battery

24.01.2022 Mount Gibson has sold 2.3 million tonnes of iron ore in the first half of the 2021 financial year ahead of entering a new phase of operations at the Koolan Island mine in Western Australia. Read more... https://www.australianmining.com.au//mount-gibson-benefit/

24.01.2022 Lets Party! Third Wheel will be getting the PARTY STARTED at the 2020 Broome Business Excellence Awards - Gala Evening! Friday Oct 23 | Sun Pictures Tickets ONSALE NOW... https://broomechamber.com.au/events/

23.01.2022 Will he ever concede? Arizona, Wisconsin certify election results as Donald Trump clings to baseless 'fraud' claims. https://www.abc.net.au//us-politics-live-updates-/12937278... Source: ABC News

23.01.2022 Christmas Trails THIS FRIDAY! Chinatown | 4 to 7pm So much to see and do at this wonderful community event!... Check out the programme! Source: Chinatown Revitalisation Project

23.01.2022 Generators and Off-Grid Energy awarded two year contract to Inspect and Maintain solar systems at 32 Aboriginal Communities throughout the Kimberley Broome’s Generators and Off-Grid Energy (GANDO) have commenced maintenance inspections of remote solar systems under the Outback Power program. Read more... https://broomechamber.com.au/generators-and-off-grid-energ/

23.01.2022 The State Government is seeking feedback on the future of the Fitzroy River catchment in the Kimberley with today's release of the Fitzroy River water discussio...n paper. The discussion paper, which is open for comment until May 31, 2021, outlines approaches being considered by the State Government to protect the Fitzroy River and to sustainably manage the water resources in the catchment. The State Government has heard a range of opinions about future development in the catchment and the management of water resources through consultation undertaken in 2018 and 2019. Outlined in the paper are several key topics and management approaches for more focused discussion and feedback that relate to managing water and development in the Fitzroy River catchment. It will form the basis of another series of face-to-face discussions with traditional owner groups and stakeholders in the Fitzroy catchment. Previous face-to-face discussions were delayed due to COVID-19 restrictions. The paper is an important part of the State Government delivering on its commitments to: * create the Fitzroy River National Park, which will extend the Geikie Gorge National Park along the Fitzroy River to the north and along the Margaret River; * develop a management plan for the Fitzroy River to ensure the health of the river and provide a basis for sustainable economic development; and * not allow the Fitzroy River or its tributaries to be dammed and deliver a Fitzroy water allocation plan. Given it is important to ensure people have time to consider and share their views on the matter of water allocation and use in the Fitzroy, the paper will be open for public comment into the new year until the end of May 2021. No final decisions have been made in relation to any option or approach proposed in the discussion paper. At the conclusion of this public comment period, the State Government will consider all feedback received and prepare a draft Fitzroy River water allocation plan. The discussion paper and consultation hub can be found at https://consult.dwer.wa.gov.au//managing-water-in-the-fitz

23.01.2022 Donald Trump Tells US Government To Start Transition Of Power To Joe Biden US President Donald Trump says he has authorised the GSA, the agency responsible for signing off on the presidential transition process, to begin "initial protocols" that will recognise Joe Biden as the winner of the 2020 election. But the President also said his legal challenges over the election result would continue.... https://www.abc.net.au//us-election-live-updates-/12914398 Source: ABC News

23.01.2022 Another Business after Hours event has SOLD OUT! Business after Hours is a GREAT networking event and a GREAT reason to join the Chamber! Find out more about joining the BCCI:... https://broomechamber.com.au/membership/#account/join See more

22.01.2022 Noel Brunning from GWN7 News is now confirmed as the MC for the Broome Business Excellence Awards - GALA EVENING. TIME TO PARTY!! You dont have to be nominated to PARTY at the Gala Evening. ... ALL WELCOME! Come and celebrate the achievements of Business in Broome! TICKETS ONSALE NOW! https://broomechamber.com.au/events/ We are also holding a VIP Networking Function prior to the Gala evening starting. ALL WELCOME! TICKETS ONSALE NOW! https://broomechamber.com.au/events/

22.01.2022 FINALISTS ANNOUNCED Congratulations to the following businesses that are finalists for the Shakespeare Financial Group Award for Business with 6-20 Employees at the 2020 Broome Business Excellence Awards: Harvey Norman Broome Appliances & Furniture... Broome Plumbing and Gas Moonlight Bay Suites Broome Best It and Business Solutions Congratulations and we look forward to celebrating your achievements at the awards night. Come along and show your support for your favourite business. Tickets on sale NOW https://bit.ly/3ik3IBx

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22.01.2022 Consumer Prices Rose In 2020 Despite Recession ABS consumer price index (CPI) figures for the December quarter were released today. Fruit prices rose 3.4 per cent in the last three months of 2020, while beef and veal prices rose by 3 per cent.... But the price of vegetables fell by 6 per cent, due to easing drought conditions, according to the ABS. It meant for the whole of 2020, the cost of food and non-alcoholic beverages increased by 2.3 per cent in the back of ongoing higher domestic demand in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and strong meat export demand, offset somewhat by the lessening impact of drought. Consumer prices still rose by 0.9 per cent, despite the recession. On Wednesday, the Bureau of Statistics released its consumer price index (CPI) data for the December quarter, which completed the picture for inflation in 2020. The data show consumer prices rose by 0.9 per cent for the year, despite Australia enduring its first recession in almost three decades. It was a noteworthy recovery from the biggest quarterly fall in the 72-year history of the inflation index in the June quarter last year, when the CPI slumped by 1.9 per cent after the Federal Government temporarily made childcare free from April to mid-July to help families cope with the economic consequences of the economic shutdowns. The bounce-back in prices in the December quarter was driven by childcare (+37.7 per cent), with free child care being unwound and out-of-pocket expenses returning to pre-COVID levels, and tobacco prices (+10.9 per cent), following an increase in the tobacco excise. Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe has said interest rates are likely to remain historically low for the next few years at least, to encourage underlying inflation to increase to the middle of the RBA's 2-3 per cent target range over time. Read More.... https://www.abc.net.au//inflation-cpi-data-abs-de/13094128 Source: ABC News

22.01.2022 Last chance to RSVP! You're invited to join us for an information session to receive an update about the construction methodology and timelines for Stage Tw...o of the Chinatown Revitalisation Project. Join us this Thursday 15 October at 5pm at the Runway Bar & Restaurant. Please RSVP to secure your spot, to Chinatown Coordinator Julia by email or phone by 12 October. [email protected] 9191 8738 #chinatownbroome #revitalisationproject #stagetwo #informationsession #3dstreetscaperenders #findoutmore #askquestions #stayinformed

22.01.2022 Congratulations to Rosanna Angus from Kooljaman Cape Leveque and Darryl Sibosado from Lombadina on your successful election to the WAITOC Board as WA State Representatives for the next three years. Great to see BCCI members representing the state at a high level. Pictured with two Kimberley tourism legends Neville Poelina and Sam Lovell. #ourmembersrock #broomecci #dampierpeninsula

22.01.2022 Looking To Join the Force? Now Is Your Chance! The McGowan Government has now launched a new recruitment campaign as the Western Australian Police Force embarks on the single biggest recruitment drive in the State's history. The new campaign - 'Let's Join Forces' has been developed to help attract hundreds of new police officers over the next four years, which was included in the 2020-21 State Budget.... Over the course of the first term of the McGowan Government, 1,100 additional police officers have been fully funded, the biggest single injection in police numbers in decades. The recruitment campaign, which has cost $1.8 million, will run across multiple platforms including TV, radio, digital venue advertising, out of home and print. Read More... https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au//Join-the-WA-Police- Source: Govt of WA

22.01.2022 FINALISTS ANNOUNCED Congratulations to the following businesses that are finalists for the Australias North West Tourism Award at the 2020 Broome Business Excellence Awards: Cocos Beach Bungalows... Little Wild Flower - Pop up picnics Broome Willie Creek Pearls Air Kimberley Congratulations and we look forward to celebrating your achievements at the awards night. Come along and show your support for your favourite business. Tickets on sale NOW https://bit.ly/3ik3IBx

21.01.2022 Yes it's a pain but Napier and Short Street will look amazing at the end of it. Just a reminder that you can't access these streets at the moment as works for Chinatown Stage Two gets underway.

21.01.2022 Kimberley Workforce and Staff Needs - Covid Recovery The State and Federal governments have implemented many strategies and incentives to enable people to work in the regions. However, now with the borders remaining closed through to 2021, increased visitor opportunities due to the discounted flights, and increased construction activity due to the COVID Recovery Stimulus packages, the Kimberley CCI's are seeking your feedback for staffing needs to open and operate your busin...ess to June 2021. We kindly request that you complete this short survey to enable the CCI's to collect the required data, to be a collective voice for advocacy for the region on our essential workforce needs by close of business Friday 16 October 2020. Your responses will assist us in formulating the next steps to support the region. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GPJPL9V This is an united collaborative voice for our members, businesses and industry in the Kimberley region. Please feel fee to contact us should you have any specific questions or suggestions. We thank you for your continued support.

21.01.2022 LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! FREE training on Facebook and Instagram for business is happening today at midday. https://broomechamber.com.au/events/

21.01.2022 Small Business Day is taking place on Saturday 31 October 2020. It is a statewide movement. It is a Think Small First event to raise awareness about small business in Western Australia.... It is about celebrating our passionate entrepreneurs, butchers, mechanics, artists, accountants, gardeners, interior designers, foodies, personal trainers (must stop... we could go on and on). Our small businesses are at the heart of what makes our local communities great. We know, without small business, a community doesnt thrive. Without small business, our economy would not survive. Small business are a huge part of our life. They are the lifeblood of Western Australia. There are more than 210,000 small businesses in WA which encompasses a massive 97 per cent of ALL businesses in the state. Small businesses employ nearly half of ALL jobs in Western Australia. Impressive right? Its time to celebrate these things and remind ourselves to think small first. Its a great time to get involved.

21.01.2022 Clive Palmer Loses High Court Challenge Billionaire miner Clive Palmer has lost his High Court challenge against Western Australia's coronavirus border closures. The question put to the High Court was whether Western Australia's Emergency Management Act and the directions to close the borders in light of the coronavirus pandemic breached section 92 of the Constitution.... Mr Palmer's lawyers told the High Court the closure did breach section 92, which guarantees movement between states. But the West Australian Government told the court the closures were justified because they were reasonable and necessary to stop the spread of COVID-19 in the state. Chief Justice Susan Kiefel said today the court had found the Act complied with the Constitution, and the directions did not raise a constitutional issue. Mr Palmer was ordered to pay costs. Source: ABC News https://www.abc.net.au//clive-palmer-loses-high-c/12855286

20.01.2022 MEMBERS ONLY INVITATION To RSVP - Click https://broomechamber.com.au/events/

20.01.2022 More Remote Work Force Means Greater Reliance On Cloud Infrastructure Security! Make sure your business is protected against Cyber Threats! Learn about the latest Cyber Threats for 2021 at this Business Breakfast with Matt Sear from Best IT & Business Solutions.... Don't get caught out - REGISTER TODAY! https://broomechamber.com.au/events/

20.01.2022 Congratulations to the Shire of Broome in winning an award for this awesome space!

20.01.2022 Facebook Tip: When should you BOOST a post and when should you use the Ads Manager? If it's a short term promotion or event (ie less than a month) then boost your ad/post, otherwise use Ads Manager.... Dante will be covering this in lots more detail at the final training session. He'll teach you how you get the best bang for your buck when advertising on FB and Instagram. Don't miss this opportunity as Christmas is coming and so should your ads! Register Today: https://broomechamber.com.au/events/

20.01.2022 Do you want a career in the pastoral industry? Do you have a passion for working on station with cattle and horses? We are looking for 15-20 First Nation peopl...e to participate in an upcoming Aboriginal Pastoral Training Initiative with DPIRD. You will learn: How to work with cattle Horse riding and horsemanship How to maintain equipment on a pastoral station Job placement on successful completion of training Introductory training commences 30 November-4 December, with onsite training at Myroodah Station and Burks Park in March. Contact [email protected] to complete the expression of interest. Applications close 20 November 2020. #workingtogetherwestkimberley

20.01.2022 Find out what your business needs to know to provide the best customer experience for the summer season. FREE workshop on tomorrow.

19.01.2022 New Local Recruits Start Serving Regional Customers Horizon Power’s new purpose-built Customer Experience Centre in Broome is a step closer to completion with the first six members of the new customer contact team taking their first calls from Horizon Power customers this week. Earlier this year, as part of the role it is playing in support of the State Government’s WA Recovery Plan and consistent with its ‘regions first’ guiding principle, the largest electricity service pro...vider in regional Western Australia announced it would relocate its customer contact centre from Melbourne. Horizon Power is investing more than $2.9 million to set up a new, locally-sourced team of contact centre professionals and a bespoke customer experience centre, which is currently under development in the Paspaley Plaza in Broome’s Chinatown, eventually creating 10 new local jobs including two Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander traineeship positions through the support of the Nirrumbuk Aboriginal Corporation. Horizon Power’s GM Customer Experience, Krystal Skinner, said new team members taking their first calls is an important milestone in delivering a new standard of service for customers. Find Out More About the Centre... https://renewtheregions.com.au//broome-customer-experienc/ Source: Horizon Power

19.01.2022 Generators & Off-Grid Energy - Mitre 10 and the BCCI would like to invite all Chamber members to the LAST Business after Hours for 2020! Instore discounts will be happening to help you do some Christmas shopping....and a Weber will be up for grabs in the raffle! The Chamber is also collecting Xmas presents on behalf of the Women's Refuge so please bring a small gift with you!... REGISTER TODAY! https://broomechamber.com.au/events/ BAH is a Member's Only Event

19.01.2022 Interest Rates Cut To Record Low | Minimum Wage Increase | Rental Shortage. Broome Business Voice Newsletter out now. Stay informed - https://mailchi.mp/broomechamber./newsletter-16-oct-8042582

19.01.2022 House Prices Rise Nationally In November Property analysts no longer expect 10 to 20 per cent declines in house prices, and expect that if the virus remains under control in Australia prices will rise more by early next year. After gains in October, CoreLogic's national index recorded a second consecutive monthly rise in November, with dwelling values up 0.8 per cent over the month and 3.1 per cent over the year.... CoreLogic's head of residential research Eliza Owen said this showed a "new recovery trend" following a 2.1 per cent drop in Australian home values between April and September. Read More... https://www.abc.net.au//corelogic-national-house-/12937426 Source: ABC News

18.01.2022 Hard Border Erased At Midnight From midnight Fortress WA "island" will rejoin the nation as the hard border with the east dissolves. How do you feel about the border changes? Do you support them or dead against them?... The strict exemption criteria to enter the state will be scrapped so people will no longer need a special reason to travel to WA. There are conditions however, including New South Wales and Victorian arrivals being required to self-quarantine for a fortnight and take a coronavirus test on day 11. Read More... https://www.abc.net.au//are-west-australians-read/12876056 Source: ABC News

18.01.2022 Indonesia Market Worries Cattle Exporters THERE is growing uncertainty among live cattle exporters about whether Indonesia will continue to be a sustainable market in the next 12-18 months. Western Australian Livestock Exporters Association chairman John Cunnington, Halleen Australisian Livestock Traders business development officer, said with the price at $3.80 per kilogram for Indonesia it was difficult to see how the market wouldn't start looking for an alternative supply ...source, such as South America. WA cattle exports reached 170,945 head from January 1 to September 30. In September, 1924 head of cattle were shipped to Vietnam, 3269 to Indonesia and 2061 to Malaysia, all from the Broome port. Fremantle saw just 199 head shipped to Kuwait and 160 head to the United Arab Emirates. October figures are expected to be released by the Department of Agriculture in the coming days but figures are expected to rise after a number of shipments in the past few weeks. Read More... https://www.farmweekly.com.au//indonesia-market-worries-c/ Source: Farm Weekly

18.01.2022 ASX Rallies After Record Closing High On Wall Street The Australian share market got off to a strong start with all sectors higher led by real estate firms, miners, banks and oil stocks. At 10:30am AEDT, the ASX 200 index was up 1.2 per cent or 79 points to 6,484.... The All Ordinaries also rose 1.2 per cent to 6,687. The big banks have all increased with the Commonwealth Bank up 1.9 per cent, Westpac up 1.4 per cent, ANZ up 2.7 per cent and NAB up 1.8 per cent. Big miners BHP and Rio have gained 2 per cent. Buy now, pay later firms have lost ground after a new report by the corporate regulator found that one in five consumers who use the services are behind on their repayments. ASIC found that in the 2018-2019 financial year, firms like Afterpay and Zip made $43 million from customers who were not able to repay on time. Afterpay shares fell 0.4 per cent to $101.40, Zip shares fell 0.8 per cent to $6.00 and Sezzle shares were down 1.4 per cent to $6.60. Read More... https://www.abc.net.au//share-market-wall-st-dow-/12886904 Source: ABC News

18.01.2022 The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has kept the official cash rate unchanged at the historic low of 0.10 per cent. Last month, the Board slashed the cash rate for the third time this year at a historic low of 0.10 per cent. This was accompanied by an additional bond purchase (quantitative easing) program worth $100 billion of government bonds over the following six months. "The combination of the RBA's bond purchases and lower interest rates across the yield curve will assi...st the recovery by: lowering financing costs for borrowers; contributing to a lower exchange rate than otherwise; and supporting asset prices and balance sheets," RBA governor Philip Lowe said. Interest rates will likely remain at a record low for the foreseeable future as the RBA won’t meet in January. This is a great opportunity to review your loan or compare the home loan market to ensure you’re getting a competitive offer that suits you. Source: Harbinger Mortgage and Finance http://harbingermortgage.activehosted.com/index.php To view the official RBA statement, please visit the Reserve Bank’s website. https://www.rba.gov.au/monetary-poli/int-rate-decisions//

18.01.2022 SMALL BUSINESS TRENDS 2021 Is work flexibility here to stay; Pivot is the new buzzword; Selling online will rage again!... Just some of the insights from Xero's 2.3 million subscribers. Do you agree? Small businesses stared down some of the biggest and weirdest challenges they’ve ever faced in 2020. Experimentation and improvisation flowed fast, and with that came lots of lessons (and yes, a few bumps and bruises). This report is based on the experience of 2.3 million XERO subscribers. Click below for the business trends: https://www.xero.com/au/resources/reports/business-trends/ Source: Xero

18.01.2022 Fortress WA Set To Come Down Monday at Midnight Western Australia's border will reopen to Victoria and New South Wales on December 8, allowing travellers from those states to spend a quarantine-free Christmas in the west. The latest advice from WA's Chief Health Officer has classified the spread of coronavirus from the two states as very low risk, removing the requirement for travellers to spend 14 days in mandatory quarantine.... The decision is dependent on there being no outbreaks in New South Wales or Victoria before next Tuesday. Travellers from both states will also still have to meet a number of conditions, including a health screening and temperature check on arrival in WA. Source: ABC News https://www.abc.net.au//wa-border-with-nsw-victor/12934368

18.01.2022 Do you need catering for your Xmas party? Be quick!

18.01.2022 Can you be asked your age in a job interview? NO! The reason you cannot be asked to supply information about your age is because it has no bearing on your ability to perform the role.... Click the link to find out other ILLEGAL questions: https://www.seek.com.au//illegal-interview-questions-what-

17.01.2022 US Election Update: Too close to call!

17.01.2022 The State Government is extending the emergency period under WAs Commercial Tenancies (COVID-19 Response) Act 2020 until March 28, 2021. The move means existing laws, including the moratorium on evictions, freeze on rent increases and code of conduct for small business commercial lease rent relief negotiations, will continue to apply in a more targeted manner until this date. After September 29, 2020, when the current arrangements were due to end, WAs commercial tenancies (...COVID-19) legislation will be refined to offer assistance to small businesses that continue to experience financial hardship resulting from the pandemic and qualify for JobKeeper (or their loss in turnover is more than 30 per cent). These changes will be achieved through regulations currently being drafted. The Small Business Commissioner and the State Administrative Tribunal will continue to provide free dispute resolution services in relation to the Act and associated code of conduct. Earlier this year, the WA Government introduced the code of conduct to help eligible small business tenants and commercial landlords reach agreement about rent relief during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. The code will continue to apply after September 29, 2020, only to those tenants who are able to demonstrate ongoing financial hardship as a result of the pandemic. Further details available at http://www.dmirs.wa.gov.au/covidcomten or visit the Small Business Development Corporations website http://www.smallbusiness.wa.gov.au

17.01.2022 WE'RE SO EXCITED, because tonight is the first night of our "Turtle Nesting Experience" for the 2020 turtle nesting season on Cable Beach. We are the first and ...only tourism business to provide this experience in Broome and we invite you to join us! We have limited spaces on each tour and very limited tours per year. So make sure you book quickly. Go to our website for more information or to book an experience: https://www.broomeaboriginaltours.com.au/tou/turtle-nesting

17.01.2022 Sad news from WA Greens MP, Robin Chapple! Source: ABC Kimberley

16.01.2022 BCCI Joins the RRCIWA Executive Committee | BVC Fence Completed | Chinatown Works To Begin - https://mailchi.mp/broomechamber./newsletter-16-oct-8044426

16.01.2022 Insurance Giants Facing COVID-19 Payout Class Actions Do you have a Business Interruption Policy? Furious small business owners are vowing to "fight to the end" against Australian insurance companies, in an increasingly heated battle over pandemic payouts that is likely to drag on for years.... There are now at least five legal firms investigating potential class action lawsuits against the insurance industry over its denial of business interruption (BI) policy payouts during the pandemic. But litigation lawyers will not have an easy time of it, with the insurance sector vigorously defending paying out a liability that is estimated to be up to $10 billion. "It's going to be a fight to the end," Australian small business owner Michael Herrmann said. When COVID hit, Mr Herrmann's business Bonza Bike Tours had a business interruption policy with CGU, a subsidiary of Australia's biggest insurance company, IAG. Business interruption policies were designed to financially bail out companies when they experience a major disruption to trade, like a fire or a natural disaster. Despite making a claim and involving the financial complaints regulator AFCA, Mr Herrmann has so far been unable to receive a payout under his BI policy for his revenue loss during the pandemic. But in a statement, a spokesperson for the insurance giant reiterated a statement that the entire industry is standing firm on. "Our policies weren't written or designed to provide cover for a pandemic, so we need clarification on how they should be interpreted in light of the impact of COVID-19," an IAG spokesperson said. Read More... https://www.abc.net.au//insurance-industry-facing/13091872 Source: ABC News

16.01.2022 Shire Wards Up For Review Do you think the Shire of Broome has it right or do you think it needs changing? In line with WA State Government recommendations, Councils are being encouraged to assess their wards and jurisdictions to ensure a fair representation for residents.... The Shire of Broome currently has nine elected councillors, split across two wards seven representing the Broome Ward and two representing the Dampier Ward. The review will give respondents the opportunity to state whether they would like the current system to remain the same, the Broome Ward to increase in size to take into account the region’s population distribution or to abolish the ward system entirely. The public submission period will close at 4pm on Friday, November 27. A Discussion Paper has been prepared to provide more information. The Paper and the Public Submission Form are both available at the ‘Have your Say’ tab at www.broome.wa.gov.au. Hard copies are also available at the Shire Administration Building on the corners of Weld and Haas Streets. Source: Shire of Broome

15.01.2022 Have your say on these Shire draft plans! Closing date for public comment is Dec 31. Source: Shire of Broome... www.broome.wa.gov.au See more

15.01.2022 TIME TO PARTY!! Celebrate the achievements of Business in Broome! GWN7s Noel Brunning has confirmed his support for Broome businesses night of nights! https://mailchi.mp//applications-open-for-the-2019-broome-

15.01.2022 FINALISTS ANNOUNCED Congratulations to the following businesses that are finalists for the Elgas LPG Award for Community Engagement at the 2020 Broome Business Excellence Awards: Harvey Norman Broome Appliances & Furniture... Abby Murray Photography Life and Soul Broome Congratulations and we look forward to celebrating your achievements at the awards night. Come along and show your support for your favourite business. Tickets on sale NOW https://bit.ly/3ik3IBx

15.01.2022 Our members are superstars!! All 3 Broome reps are members and finalists!! Outstanding work Broome Plumbing and Gas, Footprint Cleaning and Willie Creek Pearls!

15.01.2022 Did you miss the 2020 Broome Business Excellence Awards? Check out this video for all the highlights! Source: Lana Reed Productions

15.01.2022 When will you see the $600 credit? The credit is applied to all Horizon Power accounts as of Oct 4 and will appear on bills in November and December. Source: Govt of WA

14.01.2022 Calling all food and beverage producers in the Kimberley, from East to West. Food and beverage producers of the Kimberley are invited to promote their product range in a comprehensive Kimberley Food and Beverage Capability Guide to be produced by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) in partnership with the Kimberley Development Commission (KDC) and Kimberley based Mangoes Marketing. To be released in late 2020, the guide will feature Kimberley... Food and Beverage producers and manufacturers that sell fresh or value-added products direct to consumers or via a retail wholesaler. The Guide aims to showcase what the Kimberley has to offer to consumers and prospective business networks. Read more... https://broomechamber.com.au/food-and-beverage-capability-/

14.01.2022 Join the BCCI for Breakfast with the Hon. Ben Wyatt, MLA, WA Treasurer - https://mailchi.mp//join-the-bcci-for-breakfast-with-the-h

14.01.2022 Zak Kirkup Elected New WA Liberal Party Leader First-term MP Zak Kirkup will lead the WA Liberal Party to the March state election, having been elected unopposed after rival Dean Nalder pulled out of the contest shortly before a partyroom vote. Vasse MP Libby Mettam was also voted in unopposed as deputy leader.... Mr Kirkup, 33, was elected as Dawesville MP in 2017 and replaces Liza Harvey, who quit on Sunday less than four months from the election. Source: ABC News https://www.abc.net.au//zak-kirkup-elected-unoppo/12913004

14.01.2022 Unemployment in Australia has hit a 19-year high but regional areas are crying out for staff! Do you agree? Border closures have not stopped tourists flooding into Western Australias regions but some businesses are struggling to meet demand as staff are locked-out of the state.... This story resonates with Dannielle Hart, who runs an accommodation service and brewery in Broome. She is currently looking for two dozen workers to fill positions usually taken by backpackers and Pacific workers. We only have a short season here in Broome and we really need to capitalise on what we can at the moment, said Ms Hart. A lack of regional workers is a trend throughout Australia as bush communities are recovering faster from the COVID-19 induced downturn than metro centres. Source: SBS News https://www.sbs.com.au//unemployment-in-australia-has-hit-

13.01.2022 HAVE YOU SUBMITTED FOR FEEDBACK? Time is running out to have your say on our workforce needs.

13.01.2022 In the east Kimberley this Friday? Why not find out whats going on in Business at the ORD Together hosted by the East Kimberley Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Jump online now and secure your tickets. #supportlocal #supportlocalbusiness #wanderoutyonder #workandwanderoutyonder

13.01.2022 McGowan Government Launches Solar Schools Program for Regions Education and Training Minister Sue Ellery today launched the Solar Schools Program at Port Hedland Primary School. The $5 million program, delivered by the Department of Education and Horizon Power, will provide rooftop solar systems to 30 regional public schools throughout Western Australia.... This investment will create approximately 12 new full-time jobs across regional WA, during the 18-month construction period, and facilitate two new Aboriginal electrical apprenticeships. The program will reduce the schools greenhouse gas emissions by more than 2,000 tonnes each year - the equivalent of taking around 400 cars off the road. This aligns with the McGowan Governments Distributed Energy Resources Roadmap, which is committed to providing safe and reliable electricity at the lowest cost, while also making the State cleaner and more sustainable. The initiative is part of the McGowan Governments $200 million School Maintenance Blitz, announced on September 22, 2019, to address high priority maintenance, minor works and upgrades. The Kimberley schools participating include: Derby | Halls Creek | Wyndham | Looma | One Arm Point | Source: Govt of WA

13.01.2022 Aboriginal Cultural Interpretation for Business Wrap "This mornings session was awesome. Bart was totally brilliant, and the venue & food was good". Deanne Hayward from Remote Service Support. Thank you to everyone who attended this weeks workshop with Bart Pigram. Deanne wasnt the only one who enjoyed it.... Participants learnt how to incorporate culturally sensitive practices, language and protocols in business.

13.01.2022 The Markets Now Predict That Donald Trump Will Lose Two events have taken place recently: the first US presidential debate, and Donald Trump contracting coronavirus. Westpac senior currency strategist Sean Callow has been following the currency markets and traders' views on who will win the election. He says since those two events, financial markets are now pricing in (predicting) a comfortable Joe Biden election victory.... OK, but how can we tell? How do we know this? The central purpose of financial markets is to help work out what assets are worth. In that process the market can reveal the beliefs, or thinking, of millions of people investors who have money on the line. As a general rule, currency markets view a contested election as creating enormous uncertainty. In times of uncertainty, the US dollar rises because it is seen as a very safe currency to hold in times of crisis. In the days that followed the US presidential debate, the US dollar fell and the Australian dollar rose along with a whole bunch of other "riskier" currencies which currency strategists say signal a Biden win. Read More... https://www.abc.net.au//us-election-markets-predi/12758610 Source: ABC News

12.01.2022 The WA State Election is on Saturday 13 March. Join us for an exclusive opportunity to hear from all of the candidates from the Kimberley on their priorities for region. REGISTER TODAY https://broomechamber.com.au/events/

11.01.2022 FINALISTS ANNOUNCED Congratulations to the following businesses that are finalists for the 2020 Broome Business Excellence Awards Mens Outreach Service Kimberley... Nyirrwa Murrgurlayi Broome Lotteries House Inc SAFE Broome We look forward to seeing you all at the Gala Awards Evening on Friday 23 October 2020. Come along to the awards and show your support for these organisations. Tickets now on sale https://broomechamber.com.au/events/

11.01.2022 Check out whats on the cards for Broome! What do you think? Source: Shire of Broome

11.01.2022 Congratulations to the following businesses who recently won an award at the 2020 Broome Business Excellence Awards. Look out for this commercial on GWN 7. Footprint Cleaning for becoming our first Hall of Fame Inductee Mabel and Co for winning Start Up Business Broome Dental Clinic for winning 0 - 5 Employees... Best It and Business Solutions for winning 6 - 20 Employees Willie Creek Pearls for winning 21+ Employees and Broome Plumbing and Gas for winning the Innovation Award See more

11.01.2022 Virgin Relaunch Secured But COVID-19 Risks Still Loom Virgin Australia boss Paul Scurrah has warned that COVID-19 risks still loom over the airlines workforce, as it gets ready to relaunch under new owners Bain Capital. The private equity outfits proposal to resuscitate the airline won the support of Virgins creditors owed $6.8 billion, including its 9,000 strong workforce, at a three-hour virtual meeting of creditors last friday.... Read More... https://www.smh.com.au//virgin-lands-new-owners-as-credito Source: Sydney Morning Herald

10.01.2022 Business Research and Innovation Initiative Priority Sectors Round - CLOSING THIS WEEK! The program provides small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with grant funding to develop innovative solutions for government policy and service delivery challenges. Each time the Business Research and Innovation Initiative opens five new challenges that are provided to solve, with up to $100,000 to conduct a feasibility study, and if successful, up to $1 million to develop a proof of ...concept. Find Out More... https://mailchi.mp/1f76ea3ed205/grants-update-08-09-20 Source:

10.01.2022 Question for you... What one action, decision, or choice has had the single biggest impact in the growth of your business?

10.01.2022 Come and Play Barefoot Bowls - https://mailchi.mp/broomechamber/newsletter-30-july-8028418

10.01.2022 First Ever Electric Vehicle Strategy The McGowan Government is steering towards a cleaner future with the release of Western Australia's first ever Electric Vehicle Strategy. The strategy will be accompanied by the almost $21 million Electric Vehicle Fund - including the largest single investment in EV charging infrastructure in Australia by a State or Territory Government.... The strategy will facilitate the creation of Australia's longest, and one of the world's longest, electric vehicle charging infrastructure networks - from Perth to Kununurra in the North, Esperance in the South and Kalgoorlie in the East. Western Australians and visitors will be able to access fast charging stations along major travel routes in the regions, town and city centres, and tourism sites. Construction of the network will also create jobs in metropolitan and regional areas. The State Government will lead by example by increasing its own fleet of electric vehicles, committing to a target of acquiring at least 25 per cent electric vehicles across eligible vehicles in the State fleet. To support the State Government's electric vehicle fleet target, electric vehicle charging stations will be installed in government buildings. The strategy will also facilitate EV uptake by developing and updating standards, guidelines, and requirements for planning approval, as well as improving levels of consumer awareness and knowledge. Global and domestic uptake of electric vehicles also presents significant opportunities for industry and jobs growth in WA. In recognition of this, the strategy supports the uptake of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles, aligned with the Western Australian Renewable Hydrogen Strategy, as well as the initiatives in the Future Battery Industry Strategy released in 2019. In 2019, the McGowan Government committed to working with all sectors of the economy to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The adoption of electric vehicles powered by increasing levels of renewable energy will be fundamental to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector. Source: Govt of WA https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au//New-strategy-to-pow

09.01.2022 Half of Australia's paused home loans still not being repaid Almost half of Australian home loans deferred due to the coronavirus pandemic are now being repaid, but that also means half are not. In June almost 500,000 home loans with major banks were on a "pause" and almost one-in-10 mortgages in the entire country were not being paid.... That number as of last week is now closer to 270,000. In March, banks gave an almost blanket offer that allowed people to stop making payments for six months. The fall in the percentage of mortgages on pause is reflected by slumps in the number of business and other loans that were frozen, but now they are getting back on track too. Read More... https://www.abc.net.au//half-of-deferred-australi/12767990 Source: ABC News

09.01.2022 It's amazing how COVID can spiral so quickly! Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania, the Northern Territory and Western Australia have announced specific measures for people arriving from SA, while New South Wales is sticking with no new border restrictions. Source: ABC News... https://www.abc.net.au//states-territories-quaran/12886754 https://www.abc.net.au//coronavirus-australia-liv/12886306

09.01.2022 Tenancy Laws Extended | Shinju Wraps Up | Register For A Chamber Event - https://mailchi.mp/broomechamber./newsletter-4-sept-8026430

08.01.2022 BHP confirms Chinese customers have cancelled orders for Australian coal BHP has confirmed that Chinese customers have asked for deferrals of their coal orders amid reports that China has stopped taking shipments of Australian coal. The company's chairman Ken MacKenzie told reporters after BHP's annual general meeting (AGM) that some coal exports had been stalled.... Economic analysis firm IHS Markit said some Chinese ports had been told not to accept Australian coal and those shipments were being sold to other countries at the last minute. Read More... https://www.abc.net.au//bhp-deferment-confirms-ch/12768004 Source: ABC News

08.01.2022 FINALISTS ANNOUNCED Congratulations to the following businesses that are finalists for the Home Based Business Award at the 2020 Broome Business Excellence Awards: Taryn Yeates Photography... Sarah Cordiner - MainTraining Abby Murray Photography Hats by Felicity Congratulations and we look forward to celebrating your achievements at the awards night. Come along and show your support for your favourite business. Tickets on sale NOW https://bit.ly/3ik3IBx

07.01.2022 Come bowling with Liz and the Chamber on Thursday Oct 15. FUN FUN FUN! Were taking teams of 4 but if you cant field a whole team then register as an individual and the Chamber will put you in a team.... REGISTER BELOW: https://broomechamber.com.au/events/

07.01.2022 LNG Production at Shell's Prelude Gas Processing Plant Restarts Liquified natural gas (LNG) production has restarted this month on the world's largest floating object, Shell's half-kilometre long Prelude gas processing facility. The restart is much-needed good news after an 11-month shutdown following a technical issue only described as an "electrical trip" by Shell, and three incidents that the offshore energy regulator NOPSEMA described as "dangerous occurrences".... The facility has been moored 400 kilometres north of Broome in north-west Australia since November 2017. It is intended to process 3.6 million tonnes of LNG each year from undersea gas fields which is then offloaded to LNG ships for export. Read More... https://www.abc.net.au//prelude-floating-gas-plan/13067684 Source: ABC Kimberley

07.01.2022 ATO Resumes Audit Business As Usual The resumption of its business as usual work programs, which includes engaging with taxpayers who have outstanding payment or lodgement obligations, comes after the Tax Office hit pause on its traditional compliance activities earlier this year in light of the pandemic. ATO deputy commissioner Deborah Jenkins said that while the agency was committed to continuing to support the small-business community through the COVID-19 crisis and in the... aftermath, it was time to address certain compliance risks. Read More... https://www.accountantsdaily.com.au//15011-ato-resumes-aud Source: Accounts Daily

06.01.2022 Thank you to Dante St James for giving us all the run down on the new Facebook layout today! The bad news is....you have to get used to it as it will be a permanent feature from the end of September. Big tip - get your head around Creator Studio. It will make your life easier in the long run.... If you missed todays session then well make it available to members on our website. Watch your emails for the third and final FREE session! #broomechamberofcommerce #broome #FacebookTraining

06.01.2022 The 2020 Broome Business Excellence Awards are officially SOLD OUT! There are still tickets available to the VIP Networking Function next Friday night. This is from 5pm - 6:30pm at the fabulous Sun Pictures. Tickets are $50 per person.... GRAB YOUR TICKET TODAY: https://broomechamber.com.au/events/

06.01.2022 What would you say to the Racing and Gaming Minister, Paul Papalia if you had half an hour with him?

06.01.2022 The President of Shinju, Chris Maher doing his bit to promote the wearing of the man strand. Chris is sporting some pearls from our very own Cygnet Bay Pearls.

06.01.2022 As a member of the Broome Chamber, you get free membership to the CCIWA and access to their professional services, training an events, saving your business $880. Become a BCCI member today https://broomechamber.com.au/membership/#account/join

06.01.2022 Some great news out of the Central Kimberley today, with two Fitzroy Crossing locals finalists in the WA leg of the Australian of the Year awards. Congratulations! Source: ABC Kimberley

05.01.2022 Upgrades to water supply in some communities have stalled. Source: ABC Kimberley

05.01.2022 INPEX To Transition To Local Workforce Premier Mark McGowan today welcomed a decision by LNG sector leader INPEX to transition its interstate fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workforce to a Western Australian based model. The company announced that all employees working on INPEX's offshore Ichthys LNG facility, located 220 kilometres off the WA coast, will have to live in Western Australia by the end of 2023.... The decision comes after repeated calls from the McGowan Government for Eastern States-based FIFO workers to relocate to Western Australia. Source: Govt of WA https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au//Premier-welcomes-de

05.01.2022 ECONOMIC PULSE WEBINAR - FREE Get the edge on what's happening in the global, national and WA economies. CCIWA's Chief Economist, Aaron Morey will share his insights into the latest economic impacts of COVID-19 and outline his expectations for the year ahead. REGISTER HERE:... https://events.ticketbooth.com.au//economic-pulse-webinar- Source: CCIWA

04.01.2022 Remote Community’s Call For Liquor Ban Answered The McGowan Government has responded to local concerns and declared the community of Kadjina in the Shire of Derby-West Kimberley a liquor restricted area, taking the total number of communities with liquor bans in place up to 26. Racing and Gaming Minister Paul Papalia implemented the ban under section 175 of the Liquor Control Act 1988, which prohibits liquor from being brought into, possessed or consumed in the area.... Kadjina is located on Millijidee Station, about 190kms south-west of Fitzroy Crossing. It has a population of around 50-90 people. The restrictions came into place on November 7 as a means of reducing alcohol-related harm in the community, following calls from community leaders to introduce regulations. Consultation was undertaken with community leaders on the proposal and its capacity to reduce social and physical harm related to excessive alcohol consumption. The move was supported by WA Police and the Shire, with the restrictions to be in place for the next five years. Read More... https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au//Remote-communitys-c Source: Govt of WA

04.01.2022 Entries are now CLOSED...now its time to come together and celebrate the achievements of Broome businesses. Tickets are now on-sale for the 2020 Broome Business Excellence Awards GALA EVENING! WHEN: Friday Oct 23... WHERE: Sun Picutres Broome TIME: 6:30pm onwards (Band to follow the awards) COST: $125 per ticket or $1125 for a table of 10 BUY YOUR TICKET BELOW: https://broomechamber.com.au/events/ The Chamber is also holding a VIP Networking Function from 5pm - 6:30pm. If youd like to attend that event then the cost is $50 per person and it will also be held at Sun Pictures Broome. Get your ticket below: https://broomechamber.com.au/events/ We cant wait to see you all for an evening of GLAMOUR on Oct 23!

04.01.2022 New fence built surrounding Broome Visitor Centre already deterring drunken antisocial crime. A 1.8m fence erected around Broome Visitor Centre to stop nearby itinerant people on drinking binges from abusing and threatening workers and tourists is already stamping out the deep-rooted problem. The $70,000 structure, which was completed this week, was built around the CBD facility because grog-fuelled antisocial behaviour on the adjoining Male Oval had become so prevalent staff... were having to lock themselves inside hours after closing over fears for their safety. BVC president David Galwey spoke out about the intensifying issues workers were facing each day earlier this year, which included the centre’s deck being covered by vomit, urine, faeces, empty alcohol bottles and cans, smashed glass, filthy clothing, ripped-up tourist pamphlets, cigarettes, drug pouches, and empty food cartons each morning. He said one night workers could not leave until dark when a group were trying to stab each other with sticks right near the entrance. The issue primarily involves itinerant people from nearby dry communities who come to Broome to purchase takeaway alcohol without having a safe place to stay. They are among those the State Government and local council are hoping to target with a pending banned drinkers’ register and liquor limit roll-out across the Kimberley. Source: West Australian

03.01.2022 The festive season is well and truly upon us, and for many employers, this means hosting events to celebrate the year that was, and what a year it has been. Whilst it is natural for employers to want to reward employees with an end of year event, there are often associated risks in doing so. This article explores how employers can best prepare for, and manage employee behaviour during end of year functions to not only ensure a safe, enjoyable event for those attending, but could also to help protect the business against certain claims such as, but not limited to; workers compensation, sexual harassment, and discrimination. https://broomechamber.com.au/managing-workplace-festive-ev/

03.01.2022 Retrospective Tariffs on Australian Wine - What The? A request to apply retrospective tariffs on Australian wine has been made by China's Alcoholic Drinks Association (CADA), Australian wine exporter Treasury Wine Estate (TWE) says. In a statement to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), the major exporter said it had been advised that CADA made a written request to the Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) as part of an earlier investigation into allegations of wine dump...ing. China is investigating claims Australian winemakers sold wine for below the cost of production, and argues Australian winemakers are subsidised by the Federal Government. Read More... https://www.abc.net.au//request-retrospective-tar/12847322 Source: ABC News

03.01.2022 How amazing are our members!! Congratulations Cocos Beach Bungalows

02.01.2022 Building Bonus Boost Part Of New COVID-19 Industry Support Fund The McGowan Government has established the new COVID-19 Industry Support Fund to deliver further relief to Western Australians and continue to stimulate the States economy. The States economy is recovering better than expected, so as a result, funding from some relief measures has been repurposed into a special COVID-19 Industry Support Fund.... The $30 million of additional funding for the Building Bonus announced today takes the total investment in the program to $147 million. The Building Bonus program was part of the McGowan Governments $2.7 billion investment in immediate COVID-19 stimulus and relief measures, part of the $5.5 billion WA Recovery Plan. Grants of $20,000 are available to any homebuyer who wishes to build a new house or purchase a new property in a single-tier development (such as a townhouse) prior to completion of construction. Demand for the grants has been high, with 283 Building Bonus applications submitted, 96 applications approved and $1.92 million in grants paid out to date. These numbers will continue to increase as more Western Australians commence construction on their new homes, making them eligible for the grants. Following the introduction of the grants, land sales increased significantly, peaking at around 500 sales per week in late June. This is up from the historical average of around 60 per week. The additional $30 million will go towards an increase in demand for the Building Bonus after the McGowan Government expanded the conditional criteria in July. The McGowan Government today also announced an extension of the disconnection moratorium for residential water and electricity customers from September 30, 2020 to June 30, 2021. Source: Govt of WA https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au//Building-Bonus-boos

01.01.2022 * Whats a Reel? * Why has Facebook changed the layout and how can you best navigate it? * Ask any question you like! Just some of the topics Australias lead Facebook and Instagram trainer will be talking you through.... Training is on Monday from midday to 1pm REGISTER BELOW: https://broomechamber.com.au/events/

01.01.2022 Are you looking to have some Research and Evaluation completed for your organisation? Let the Aboriginal Womens Research Assistant and Evaluation (AWRAE)... training project help you by providing quality data gathering and evaluation. We will be in Broome next week at the Broome Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. for some Stakeholder Information Sessions where you can learn more about the AWRAE project and how we can assist your organisation. Session Times: Tuesday 15 September at 11.00am and 3.00pm #OnCountryImpact #AWRAE

01.01.2022 Want A New Trade? It's Not Too Late! Premier Mark McGowan and Education and Training Minister Sue Ellery have today a pilot program to improve the employment of mature-age apprentices and trainees in the building and construction industry. The new $3.4 million pilot will enable employers of new mature age apprentices to receive additional support for employing a mature-age apprentice or trainee. This is on top of the standard Construction Training Fund (CTF) grants, and is b...ased on the annual gap in the award rate for mature-aged apprentices. Read More... https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au//New-pilot-program-t Source: Govt of WA

01.01.2022 The Chamber will be collecting Christmas presents for the Women's Refuge over the next month to give to kids and mums who are dealing with domestic violence. Please help us make them feel special this Christmas! We are accepting WRAPPED presents for all ages from 12 and under. A gift for the kids or a a gift for mum would be much appreciated.... You can drop off a present to the Chamber during business hours - 15 Dampier Tce, Broome. Thank you!

01.01.2022 Ben Wyatt Confirms Retirement at 2021 State Election....again Statement made by Ben Wyatt... "I have made the difficult decision to reaffirm my previous intention to retire at the next State election.... With the successful delivery of the 2020-21 State Budget last month, and the strengthening recovery of the State's economy, I have resolved the time is now right to move on. In March, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on the Western Australian community, I had been reluctant to leave in the midst of this great fight. But having completed the delivery of the State Budget, which supports the continued economic recovery from the pandemic, I am now confident that Western Australia is well on its way to overcoming the challenges presented to it by COVID-19". Source: Govt of WA https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au//Statement-by-Ben-Wy

01.01.2022 Incentives for West Aussies to Work and Wander out Yonder The McGowan Government will invest $3 million to help attract Western Australians to seasonal agricultural jobs across the regions. The Primary Industries Workers Regional Travel and Accommodation Support Scheme will assist agriculture, fisheries and food processing businesses in regional areas experiencing labour shortages as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.... Under the scheme, eligible workers who move to the regions will be able to claim up to $40 a night in accommodation rebates for up to 12 weeks - up to a maximum total rebate of $3,360. A travel allowance will also be made available to those relocating more than 100 kilometres from their usual place of residence. Workers will be able to claim $150 for travel to the Peel, South-West, Great Southern, Wheatbelt, Mid-West or Goldfields-Esperance regions, $350 for travel to the Gascoyne or Pilbara, and $500 for travel to the Kimberley for agricultural work. The rebate scheme will take effect from September 21, 2020 with more information on how to submit a claim available at http://www.dpird.wa.gov.au/regional-workers-scheme

01.01.2022 How do you feel about COVID vaccines being mandatory for International travel to happen? Read More... https://www.abc.net.au//qantas-passengers-covid-1/12914020