Press Releases

>Tasmanian Business Congratulates Rudd Government

The State’s peak employer body, the TCCI, has congratulated the Australian Labor Party and Prime Minister‑Elect Kevin Rudd on its election victory. The TCCI also recognised the Howard Government’s significant legacy and thanked former Tasmanian members for their tireless service to the community.

>TCCI BRIEFS THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL ON THE CASE FOR A MODERN PULP MILL (24 August 2007)
Statement by Chief Executive, Damon Thomas -

The State’s largest employer body, the Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry last night addressed the Legislative Council on the benefits that the proposed pulp mill would bring to Tasmania.

Damon Thomas, CEO of the TCCI, said that the TCCI’s support for the pulp mill is based in accordance with its sustainable development policy. “Through the entire debate the TCCI has ....Read More

>INSATIABLE DEMAND FOR LABOUR CONTINUES (9 August 2007)

Statement by Damon Thomas – TCCI Chief Executive

The State’s peak employer body, the TCCI, has welcomed today’s robust employment figures.  Record employment demonstrates that economic fundamentals are sound, but that we must remain vigilant if the Read More

>INTEREST RATE RISE WILL AVOID COST OF INFLATION (8 August 2007)

Statement by Damon Thomas – TCCI Chief Executive

The Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry notes the decision of the Reserve Bank of Australia to increase the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 6.5 per cent. Damon Thomas, TCCI Chief Executive, stated that while the move will impose a cost on ...Read More

>HIGHER ELECTRICITY PRICE ADDS TO COST OF BUSINESS IN TASMANIA (31 July 2007)

Statement by Damon Thomas – TCCI Chief Executive

The Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI) said today’s draft report from the energy regulator is depressing reading for the Tasmanian business community.Damon Thomas, Chief Executive of the TCCI, said that business would really have to tighten its collective belt to ...Read More

> PULP MILL ACCORDS WITH SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (25 July 2007)

Statement by Michael Kent – TCCI Chairman

The Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI) today hosted a business breakfast with the Premier, the Hon Paul Lennon MHA.

At the breakfast the Premier outlined to the business community the contents of the two recent consultants’ reports into the proposed pulp mill at Bell Bay.Michael Kent, Chairman of the TCCI, stated that business had a keen interest in the detail of the consultants’ findings to ensure ... Read More

>ACCESS HIGHLIGHTS NEED FOR FURTHER INVESTMENT (23 July 2007)

Statement by Damon Thomas – TCCI Chief Executive

The Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI) says that it is important to take note of the warnings contained within today’s Access Economics’ Business Outlook. Damon Thomas, Chief Executive of the TCCI, said that while the report notes the strength of the Tasmanian economy over the past ...Read More

>TASMANIA MUST SAY ‘YES’ TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (19 July 2007)

Statement by Michael Kent – TCCI Chairman

Michael Kent, Chairman of the Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI), has stated that he will be attending tomorrow’s rally because business will not turn its back on sustainable development in this State.'We have examined the proposed pulp mill with meticulous detail and ..Read More

>DON’T WATER DOWN IMPORTANCE OF THESE REFORMS (6 July 2007)

Statement by Damon Thomas – TCCI Chief Executive.

The Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI) congratulates the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) and all those who participated in today’s forum on Tasmanian Water and Wastewater Reform.Damon Thomas, Chief Executive of the TCCI, recognised that it is important to... Read More