Learn more about our advocacy projects for the current year. We continue to lobby all levels of government on key issues affecting our members.
Victoria is the most expensive state for Government Charges and regulation.
Electricity and energy security and cost.
Compliance and Regulation from all levels of government is increasing.
Input cost continually increasing to small businesses.
both skilled and unskilled positions.
Major restraint on growth.
Training and upskilling need support.
Training and education opportunities availability in our region.
Policies to grow work force participation.
large shortage of rental and freehold
impacting on skills and new workers
land supply a major bottleneck.
Planning policies and processes providing a drag on appropriate development.
CBD redevelopment (all stages)
Study Hub for Hamilton
WDHS projects and modernisation.
Hamilton justice precinct.
Transport
Roads, Roads, Roads
Continued rising cost passed onto Business
Recycling diversions need maximising
Best practice approach by business, shire, state, and federal governments.
On-going.
Business promotion and Economic development