Western Australia

Population	2,585,000
Unemployment rate (%)	6.4
Employment	1,340,000
Employment Growth (%)	1.5
Gross State Product ($bn)	248
Gross State Product Growth (2016-17)	-2.7

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Business Debate with Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor

24 April 2025

Event: Business Debate between Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor Speakers:Business Council of Australia Chief Executive Bran BlackTreasurer Jim ChalmersShadow Treasurer Angus TaylorModerator, Laura JayesCouncil of Small Business...

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Business Debate Opening Remarks by BCA Chief Executive Bran Black

24 April 2025

Event: Business Council Chief Executive Bran Black opening remarks to Business Debate between Treasurer Jim Chalmer and Shadow Treasurer **Check Against Delivery** Bran Black, BCA Chief Executive: Good afternoon, everyone, and...

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BCA Chief Executive Bran Black and COSBOA CEO Luke Achterstraat interview with Laura Jayes, AM Agenda, Sky News

23 April 2025

Event: BCA Chief Executive Bran Black and COSBOA CEO Luke Achterstraat interview with Laura Jayes, AM Agenda, Sky News Speakers: AM Agenda, Host Laura Jayes;Business Council of Australia Chief Executive...