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Commerce Queensland's Policy department is responsible for developing policies and submissions, representing members and undertaking research, with a goal of positively influencing government policies, programs and legislation.
Henry Review of Taxes
Australia's Future Tax System Review Panel has invited submissions from interested stakeholders on improving Australia's tax system. The closing date for submissions is Friday 17 October 2008.
Commerce Queensland has prepared a draft submission to this process and is seeking comments from interested parties. Comments can be addressed to Paul Bidwell at pbidwell@commerceqld.com.au by Friday 10 October 2008.
Once submissions have been received, the Review Panel will consider requests and will initiate meetings with major representative organisations for further discussions on tax policy review priorities.
Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) Overview
Commerce Queensland has prepared an overview on the Australian Government’s Emissions Trading Scheme. This overview provides information on the reasons for the scheme, what it will involve and how it is likely to affect businesses in Queensland.
The St.George Bank - Commerce Queensland Pulse Survey of Business Conditions is the only survey Australia wide which provides your region with significant regional economic data such as employment levels, business profitability and turnover.
It is a good way for you to gauge your business' performance both in your region and in Queensland, and it provides vital information for better investment decisions and strategic business planning.
Regional review
Pulse Prize Winner
Every Pulse respondent goes in the draw win a quarterly prize. This quarter the winner is Mr Jack Li from Dynamic Headwear who wins at $400 Coles Group & Myer gift voucher.
The Pulse Survey of Business Conditions is proudly supported by St.George Bank
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