As COVID-19 is continuing to cause disruptions, please see below information regarding some immediate and upcoming changes which may affect your business. Digital Contact Tracing Yesterday, Premier Palaszczuk announced all businesses who collect customer information, must now use digital methods and paper-based collections will no longer be acceptable. At CCIQ, we recognise the importance of …
Regional grants OPENING SOON – Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF) & Strong Communities Programme (SCP)
To kick start 2021, the Coalition Government is opening applications for the Building Better Regions Fund and the Stronger Communities Programme on January 12th and 19th respectively.
Building Better Regions Fund-Round 5 Guidelines
Guidelines for Round 5 of the Building Better Regions Fund Released The Australian Government has now released guidelines for round five of the Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF). BBRF includes an Infrastructure stream and Community Investment Stream. The $1.04 BBRF supports the Australian Government’s commitment to: drive economic growth build stronger regional communities into the future. …
CCIQ advocacy and media update: The State Budget
It’s fair to say we were underwhelmed by today’s 20-21 State Budget. We knew the budget would simply be delivering the Palaszczuk Government’s pre-election commitments, however, we had been vocal in pushing for further stimulus measures, including a waiver of the existing payroll tax deferrals, to help cushion businesses for when concessional loan repayments and …
The Palaszczuk Government Big Plans for Small Business policy
The Palaszczuk Government values the strong contribution small business makes to Queensland.
Vine and Shine Trail
Say hello to Queensland’s first wine-trail Have you met the Vine and Shine Trail yet? Launched just this week is Queensland’s first state-wide wine trail that connects over 70 wineries, vineyards, and cellar doors across Queensland. Keep an eye out for operators from our very own regions of the Granite Belt, South Burnett and Toowoomba. The Vine …
October council area data reports now available
Discover the latest data and insights from across the SQC region The data reports for October are now available under the Resources tab – you can also access them by clicking on this link –> Data by council region (2020) Last month saw the following results across the region: In Goondiwindi, occupancy has increased 17.24% since …
Give it a Go in Queensland!
We’re after workers to give it a go… Loads of Queensland tourism and hospitality businesses are looking for staff right now. From chic cafes in Coolangatta to rainforest retreats in Cape York, we’re after workers to give it a go. The Queensland Government is working closely with the tourism industry to rebuild the sector, including the …
Thank-you from Deb Frecklington
It is a great honour and a privilege to be elected for a fourth term as the Member for Nanango. I am very humbled, and sincerely thank my community for putting their faith in me. I took on this role to make a difference in our regional areas, and I will continue to fight for …
Skills Focus Training Hub
The Skills Focus Training Hub has lots of free training relating to job skill preparation, leadership, IT and marketing. A free online training to help COVID-19 impacted Queensland workers. Visit skillsfocus.com.au