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18 Apr 2024 | Media release

Calls for payroll tax discounts for regional businesses

Some regional businesses could be keeping more of their hard-earned money under a proposal put to government by the South Austral…

16 Apr 2024 | Media release

Business Priorities in the upcoming State Budget

The South Australian Business Chamber has announced a comprehensive set of recommendations for the upcoming state budget, highlig…

15 Apr 2024 | Media release

STATEMENT: State Cabinet Reshuffle

The South Australian Business Chamber welcomes the state cabinet reshuffle announced today.

11 Apr 2024 | Media release

Save the SAYES program in the State Budget

The long-running South Australian Young Entrepreneurs Scheme (SAYES), facilitated by the South Australian Business Chamber is fac…

28 Mar 2024 | Media release

STATEMENT: China Wine Tariff Decision

Andrew Kay, CEO of the South Australian Business Chamber knows the Chinese market very well, having spent more than 20 years in t…

26 Mar 2024 | Media release

Business calls for payroll tax reform in the state budget

The South Australian Business Chamber has called for the state government to work with them on tackling payroll tax ahead of the …

27 Feb 2024 | Media release

Businesses treading water as cost pressures continue to bite

Despite feeling the brunt of rising costs of doing business, South Australian operators are quietly optimistic about the future, …

9 Feb 2024 | Media release

Introducing the South Australian Business Chamber

The South Australian Business Chamber, South Australia’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has unveiled its new identity as the 'South Australian Business …

7 Feb 2024 | Media release

Support for parliamentary inquiry into payroll tax

The South Australian Business Chamber, South Australia’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has voiced its support for a motion presented by SA BEST MLC Con…

8 Dec 2023 | Media release

Statement on potential Santos and Woodside merger

The announcement of a proposed merger between Santos and Woodside Energy demands careful consideration.

27 Nov 2023 | Media release

Chihuly to blow big economic benefit into SA in Australian first

Unique tourism-based initiatives not only enhance Adelaide's appeal but also positively impact businesses throughout South Austra…

23 Nov 2023 | Media release

Lineup announced for business community's biggest International Women's Day

The South Australian Business Chamber, South Australia’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has announced a stellar line-up of speakers for its 2024 Interna…

21 Nov 2023 | Media release

Let the voice of regional businesses be heard

In launching the Regional Voice Survey, the South Australian Business Chamber aims to gain insights into the challenges faced by businesses outside greater…

14 Nov 2023 | Media release

Business confidence defies market conditions

South Australian business confidence has displayed a slight rebound in the September quarter after a significant decline in June.

31 Oct 2023 | Media release

Mentor of the Year Recognised

Judy Forbes, author and former proprietor of the cherished Plympton book café, Once & Again, has recently received well-deserved …

26 Oct 2023 | Media release

South Australian Young Entrepreneur of the Year Announced

18 Oct 2023 | Media release

The South Australian Business Chamber agrees uni merger will likely benefit state economy

The South Australian Business Chamber, South Australia’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry, is pleased with the result of the joint parliamentary committee …

5 Oct 2023 | Media release

Lineup announced for SA's Biggest Mentally Healthy Business Breakfast

The South Australian Business Chamber, South Australia’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced a stellar lineup of speakers for its annual Mentall…

28 Sep 2023 | Media release

Government vows to fix flaw in energy rebate initiative

The resolution comes after the South Australian Business Chamber identified a critical issue where businesses operating within an embedded network, with te…

23 Sep 2023 | Media release

SA Business of the Year and Exporter of the Year announced

In a night filled with celebration and recognition, locally owned baby formula manufacturer Mumamoo Group Pty Ltd clinched the pr…

22 Aug 2023 | Media release

Business confidence and conditions expected to crash to GFC levels

A recent survey has unveiled a concerning outlook for South Australia's business landscape. The South Australian Business Chamber, William Buck Survey…

1 Aug 2023 | Media release

Finalists announced for the South Australian Premier's Business and Export Awards

The South Australian Business Chamber, South Australia’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in partnership with the Government of South Australia, has annou…

19 Jul 2023 | Media release

Another major sporting event to benefit South Australia

Businesses are throwing their support behind the announcement of another major sporting event to hit South Australia, when the Br…

13 Jul 2023 | Media release

Business highlights concerns about new flexible work agreement for the public sector

The Community and Public Sectors Union (CPSU) claimed a 'win' on flexible work and working from home in negotiations for the Aust…

5 Jul 2023 | Media release

Industrial Manslaughter Bill must result in better resources for SafeWork SA

There has been an alarming number of deaths recently in South Australian workplaces, and we all agree this must be addressed. Wor…

15 Jun 2023 | Media release

There must be relief for businesses in todays state budget

The South Australian Business Chamber, South Australia’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry has renewed calls for the State Government to consider measures p…

2 Jun 2023 | Media release

More pain to come for businesses and consumers as unsustainable wage increases get announced

The South Australian Business Chamber is deeply concerned about the impact of today’s decision by the Fair Work Commission’s annual wage review, delivering…

30 May 2023 | Media release

Global trade and investment summit coming to Adelaide in Australian first

International think tank Horasis will hold its first-ever Australian summit in November this year at the Adelaide Convention Cent…

25 May 2023 | Media release

15 ways the State Budget can take business to new heights

The South Australian Business Chamber CEO Andrew Kay says this is an opportune time for the State Government to craft a budget that continues to strengthen…

19 May 2023 | Media release

Payroll Tax Discounts are a Small Price to Pay for Flourishing Regional Businesses

In a submission ahead of the June budget, the Chamber, which boasts a membership of almost one-third regional businesses, recomme…

16 May 2023 | Media release

South Australia's Business Confidence Above the National Average

According to findings released today in the March quarter the South Australian Business Chamber William Buck Survey of Business Expectations, both business…

9 May 2023 | Media release

A modest Federal Budget for South Australian business

The South Australian Business Chamber’s CEO Andrew Kay acknowledges Federal Government efforts to reduce inflation, through an overall modest budget with a…

9 May 2023 | Media release

Announcing the South Australian Premier's Business and Export Awards

The South Australian Business Chamber, South Australia’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced the South Australian Premier’s Business and Export …

28 Apr 2023 | Media release

A more targeted and simpler migration system will help South Australia attract top global talent

The South Australian Business Chamber welcomes the Review of the Migration System Final Report findings which informed the Federal Government’s newly-relea…

20 Apr 2023 | Media release

New training partnership to help plug the skills gap

The South Australian Business Chamber, South Australia’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry has partnered with the Institute of Training and Further Educatio…

19 Apr 2023 | Media release

Games of fortune - Businesses hail Gather Round success

Businesses across South Australia have cheered success following the inaugural AFL Gather Round over the weekend.

16 Mar 2023 | Media release

The South Australian Business Chamber to launch ThirtyNiners, to engage with the future leaders of South Australia

The South Australian Business Chamber, South Australia’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry, is launching an exciting new initiative for forward-thinking Sou…

14 Mar 2023 | Media release

The South Australian Business Chamber welcomes AUKUS economic boost for South Australia

The South Australian Business Chamber, South Australia’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry CEO Andrew Kay has welcomed this morning’s AUKUS announcement, sa…

8 Mar 2023 | Media release

Sascha Detmold Cox named as new the South Australian Business Chamber Chair

Sascha Detmold Cox (Group Executive General Manager, Business Enablement & Detmold Medical CEO) of Detmold Group has been announc…

3 Mar 2023 | Media release

AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan to speak at AFL Gather Round Business Lunch

The South Australian Business Chamber CEO Andrew Kay has confirmed AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan will present at the official AFL Gather Round Business Lunch in…

2 Mar 2023 | Media release

“Cheers, Chair” – Nikki Govan concludes 9.5 year term on the South Australian Business Chamber's board of directors

Chief Executive Andrew Kay has extended his gratitude on behalf of the South Australian Business Chamber board and staff to Nikki Govan, following the …

7 Feb 2023 | Media release

The South Australian Business Chamber partners with the AFL to present the Official Gather Round Business Lunch

The South Australian Business Chamber, South Australia’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry has partnered with the AFL to present the official business lunch…

2 Feb 2023 | Media release

Line-up announced for SA's biggest International Women's Day event

11 Jan 2023 | Media release

Peak business body seeking insight into energy costs and possibilities

The South Australian Business Chamber, South Australia’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and peak body for business is seeking insight into the significa…

8 Dec 2022 | Media release

The South Australian Business Chamber welcomes Adelaide University

The South Australian Business Chamber CEO Andrew Kay welcomes last night’s announcement of a signed cooperation statement to explore the amalgamation of Un…

2 Dec 2022 | Media release

New laws will not deliver secure jobs or better pay

This is a disappointing outcome. We, along with many other business representatives, have expressed that this Bill was never fit …

15 Nov 2022 | Media release

JOINT MEDIA RELEASE: South Australia’s leading business organisations call for the Senate to reject controversial parts of Federal IR Bill.

If passed in the Senate next week, this flawed Bill will result in the most significant and regressive industrial relations chang…

8 Nov 2022 | Media release

How good could it be if we had the people?

I have just returned from the US to meet our global partners, and I can tell you that this labour shortage is a global challenge.

8 Nov 2022 | Media release

Businesses need practical skills, not just graduates

The September results of South Australia’s longest-running business survey are out, and business confidence has had an optimistic…

2 Nov 2022 | Media release

Federal Bill a threat to South Australian businesses

The South Australian Business Chamber, along with most national and state employer organisations, has grave concerns about the process and substance of the…

26 Oct 2022 | Media release

Federal Budget has family focus, but the South Australian Business Chamber can see that there are opportunities for South Australian business.

There are some important parts to the Federal Budget that are positive for the South Australian business community.

20 Oct 2022 | Media release

South Australian Young Entrepreneur of the Year announced

These young entrepreneurs from across metropolitan Adelaide and regional South Australia are setting the bar high for the future …

11 Oct 2022 | InDaily

Look beyond our shores for the skills we need

Labour availability was close to the top of the list of issues keeping business operators awake according to the June 2022 Busine…

5 Oct 2022 | Media release

Plan to allow international graduates to work longer in Australia a win-win

National, state and territory chambers of commerce have united in our call for the Federal Government to tap into the supply of i…

28 Sep 2022 | Media release

The South Australian Business Chamber pleased to see Shop Trading Hours Bill reflect the need of the business community

The bill maintains the balance in allowing shops to open longer and supporting South Australian businesses.

14 Sep 2022 | Media release

Public holiday on Thursday 22 September

As you would be aware, the Prime Minister announced a National Day of Mourning for Thursday 22 September to recognise the passing…

13 Sep 2022 | SA Business Journal

Incentives to get the right skills in your business

For businesses struggling to attract the right workers, there are some immediate opportunities that do not rely on waiting for th…

7 Sep 2022 | Media release

City revival going strong

Workers can and should return to the city and again enjoy their favourite morning coffee or lunch spot with colleagues.

31 Aug 2022 | Media release

Adelaide tech success brings back the chat at the Royal Adelaide Show.

Over two years in the making and with the backing of local business owners, husband and wife team Richard and Siobhan Miller are …

23 Aug 2022 | SA Business Journal

Skill up for today and tomorrow

National Skills Week - shining the spotlight on skilling, re-skilling and upskilling our workforce has never been more timely.

19 Aug 2022 | InDaily

Resource efficiency is best in tough economic times

On the subject of rising costs affecting business, escalating energy prices made the top five concerns across every sector in our…

16 Aug 2022 | SA Business Journal

Smart. Brave. Collaborative

Australia's further decline in the Harvard world ranking of economic complexity means we are not doing enough with our capabiliti…

10 Aug 2022 | Media release

REMINDER: Mollydooker Wines helps beat winter this International Left Handers Day with the launch of their annual event, Left Fest

The left-handed enthusiasts at the South Australian Business Chamber's Mollydooker Wines are thrilled to announce their first ever Left Fest

9 Aug 2022 | SA Business Journal

Leverage our natural assets

Three-quarters of businesses identified electricity as the input cost that had increased the most during the June quarter.

2 Aug 2022 | SA Business Journal

Have the confidence to increase your prices

If businesses see increased costs themselves through materials and overheads, then they must have the confidence to raise their p…

2 Aug 2022 | Media release

Businesses react differently to cost pressures

‘The South Australian business community’ is not a homogenous group all operating in tandem.

27 Jul 2022 | Media release

Adelaide Fringe Artist Fund Applications Now Open

South Australian creative entrepreneurs planning to present work in the 2023 Adelaide Fringe can now apply for financial assistan…

26 Jul 2022 | SA Business Journal

Inspire to be inspired

The role of a mentor is not only personally rewarding but can also enrich and develop the professional life of the person doing t…

26 Jul 2022 | Media release

A paw-fect opportunity to raise some funds for Guide Dogs during PAWGUST

The South Australian Business Chamber CEO and pug owner Andrew Kay supported PAWGUST as a fantastic initiative to unleash the power of community spirit in …

25 Jul 2022 | Media release

Coopers releases 2022 Vintage Ale

The South Australian Business Chamber's longest serving member, Coopers, has released its latest seasonal ale

19 Jul 2022 | Media release

It's a wet wipe waste war

As part of Plastic Free July, the South Australian Business Chamber corporate member The Hygiene Co wants you to know about this problem AND that there is …

19 Jul 2022 | SA Business Journal

What does the team think of this?

One of my favourite definitions of the topic is that culture is ‘what staff do when no one is watching’. I also like to think of …

14 Jul 2022 | InDaily

Local production to shore up supply chain

If you have experienced cost pressures as a result of supply chain delays, then we want to hear from you.

12 Jul 2022 | SA Business Journal

Summerfield is settled now in SA

Amongst COVID restrictions, rising interest rates and supply-chain issues, another critical issue has been bubbling away behind t…

5 Jul 2022 | SA Business Journal

The Indigenous business community is impressive

Indigenous business in Australia contributes $4.9b to the economy. That in itself is a number that should be recognised and celeb…

5 Jul 2022 | Media release

Electoral Commission and the South Australian Business Chamber launches enrolment campaign for local council elections

Many business owners may not realise they are eligible to vote in the Council Elections, but unlike individual voters in South Au…

1 Jul 2022 | Media release

Young entrepreneur invests in young entrepreneurs

The South Australian Business Chamber Manager, Entrepreneurs Program Vasco Bontje welcomes this ‘giving back’ to the SAYES program and the entrepreneurial …

28 Jun 2022 | SA Business Journal

Now is the time to revisit your website and online strategy

How does your business stack up on the digital front? If you have not already given it some attention, then now is a good time to…

23 Jun 2022 | InDaily

The human dimension of sustainable change

There has been a significant deepening in the understanding that sustainability is not only a 'nice to have' but also a wise inve…

15 Jun 2022 | Media release

Wage increases too much for business owners

South Australian business owners are facing a perfect storm of rising costs.

14 Jun 2022 | SA Business Journal

Summerfield legislation must pass

Together, nine peak industry bodies call for all South Australian parliamentarians to pass this legislation.

7 Jun 2022 | SA Business Journal

Confidence building budget

Following the health focus of the election campaign, it was no surprise that this budget followed a similar theme. But business a…

2 Jun 2022 | Media release

Confidence building budget

This budget builds confidence because it brings no new taxes, invests in skills, and commits to putting more taxpayer dollars bac…

2 Jun 2022 | Media release

Peak industry bodies welcome Summerfield legislation

South Australian peak industry bodies have joined forces to welcome the news.

31 May 2022 | SA Business Journal

Let’s energise the state through innovation and research

Through university joint-funding, businesses can fund world-class infrastructure and equipment and attract and retain the best re…

27 May 2022 | InDaily

What does the rise of the 'teal independents' mean for net-zero?

Climate change has historically not been a significant campaign issue for the major parties; however, perhaps it should have been?

26 May 2022 | Media release

Staged funding over four years for SA economic recovery

The staged funding tempers the influx of government stimulus to an already hot economy with rising inflation and higher interest …

25 May 2022 | Media release

$45m to sell South Australia to the world

This campaign will be a massive bonus for the tourism industry hit so hard by COVID-19 with state and international border lockdo…

24 May 2022 | Media release

Premier clears the road for business confidence to return

The ability for businesses to control their operations without fearing a state-imposed rule would shut them down without notice w…

24 May 2022 | SA Business Journal

Welcome Prime Minister Albanese

Australia has spoken, and we now see ourselves here in South Australia with Labor state and federal leadership for the first time…

17 May 2022 | SA Business Journal

What is the gig economy?

With the gig economy only likely to grow over coming years, employers will be closely watching how the industrial relations envir…

17 May 2022 | Media release

Micro-X's nano research brings rewards and awards

This the South Australian Business Chamber member quickly learned about the benefits of partnering with universities to bring their technology to life.

12 May 2022 | Media release

Easy stretch to new studio success

When young Whyalla business owner Katrina Spigiel needed to get her business moving, she came to the South Australian Business Chamber for flexible busines…

10 May 2022 | SA Business Journal

Cost pressures for business as COVID-19 clears

Having survived the global pandemic, small business owners are now confronted with rising input and labour costs, forcing busines…

9 May 2022 | Media release

The South Australian Business Chamber appoints a second corporate membership director

Our corporate membership now includes over 200 South Australian businesses, which has led to a necessary growth in the team manag…

26 Apr 2022 | SA Business Journal

As COVID-19 clears, significant business challenges remain

At the end of the COVID-19 tunnel, there is a light as we see some real optimism returning in the March quarter of the Business S…

5 Apr 2022 | SA Business Journal

April is about safety and stress

With lots going on in our busy lives and the March quarter already complete, April is a good month to reflect on how we are all d…

29 Mar 2022 | SA Business Journal

Dear Mr Frydenberg

Tonight, the Hon Josh Frydenberg will deliver his fourth national budget in advance of the Federal Election.

29 Mar 2022 | Media release

South Australian business off the budget map

The 2022-2023 Federal Budget tonight was focused on easing the current cost of living pressures for middle-income Australians.

24 Mar 2022 | Media release

Riverland Rolls Up For Business Boost

Riverland businesses have been eager to take advantage of a unique suite of services, specifically tailored to help them grow and…