Geelong Chamber of Commerce

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20 May 2013
Westpac Market Outlook, May 2013
For the May 'Westpac Market Outlook' please see the attached document.
13 May 2013
Key Economic Indicators - April 2013
Key Points:
- The unemployment rate for the Barwon Western District in March 2013 was 6.0%
(the same as the previous month).
- During March 2013 an average of 101 regional job advertisements were in the Geelong Advertiser each week
(a decrease of 26.3% compared to the previous month).
- Monthly online job advertisements are sourced quarterly from Seek - an update will be released in the June report.
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30 August 2011
Geelong Chamber of Commerce - Submission on Safety Concerns – Central Geelong
Read the response from David Koch, MP, Member for Western Victoria, Government Whip (Council) to the Chamber’s submission on Income Tax.
23 August 2011
Geelong Chamber of Commerce – Submission on Safety Concerns in Central Geelong
Read the response from Ben Hindmarsh, Chief of Staff, Office of the Minister for Police and Emergency Services to the Chamber’s submission on Safety Concerns in Central Geelong
22 August 2011
Geelong Chamber of Commerce - Submission on Income Tax
Read the response from Bill Shorten, Assistant Treasurer, Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation to the Chamber’s submission on Income Tax.
16 July 2011
Shuttle buses for central Geelong commuters
Shuttle buses should be used to connect central Geelong commuters.
15 July 2011
Safety Concerns in Central Geelong
The Chamber has called for increased police foot patrols in Central Geelong.
10 June 2011
Global Skills for Provincial Victoria program
The Chamber requests that this program continue to help the skills shortage in the Geelong region.
19 May 2011
Australian Tax Office's treatment of Unpaid Present Entitlements
A Chamber submission to Federal Treasurer Wayne Shayne raises concerns about the Australian Tax Office's treatment of Unpaid Present Entitlements (UPEs).
19 May 2011
Geelong Chamber calls for changes to Stamp Duty legislation
The Chamber makes a submission to Victorian Treasurer Kim Wells calling for changes to Stamp Duty legislation that would limit the impact this tax has upon business.