Recent Insights.
28 January 2022
WA economic outlook for 2022
The next 12 months will be a defining period for Western Australia, as the nation’s most isolated state faces significant challenges and looks forward to new opportunities. T The last two years have been challenging across Australia, with COVID-19 wreaking havoc on business finances across the global economy. However, WA’s economic activity and geographical location have provided much-needed insulation, with economic foundations remaining strong as the state emerges into a brave new world. Let’s take a look at the economic outlook for WA in 2022 and answer some of the questions that will define the next 12 months and...
1 September 2020
Deferred loan payments: Where to next?
The six-month loan repayment deferrals are due to conclude at the end of September 2020 as Banks enter the next phase of support to assist customers. Whether you are a business or an individual who is currently under a loan deferral structure, you need to know what the next phase entails and what this means for you or your business. The next phase, for most banks, will begin on 1 October 2020, where customers who are able to start paying their loans will be required to do so. Those who are still unable to pay due to ongoing financial difficulty...
1 October 2019
Growth in the WA mining & resources sector
Australia is starting to see an upturn in the mining and resources sector after ending 2018 with a record-breaking year and continuing this growth into 2019. [1] Western Australia plays a huge part in this success, but there are plenty of discussions around the current skills shortage. In this article we explore: Growth in the mining & resources sector What jobs are available Why there is a skills shortage What we are doing to prevent it Growth in the resources and mining sector The Resources and Energy Quarterly report June 2019, released by the Australian Government, Department of Industry, Innovation...