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Committee for Perth welcomes Curtin University leader Fiona Notley to its board

16/01/2024 Committee for Perth is pleased to announce the appointment of Curtin University ChiefOperating Officer Fiona Notley to its board....

Committee for Perth welcomes Deloitte economist Matt Judkins to its board

16/11/2023 Committee for Perth is delighted to announce the appointment of Deloitte senior partner and economist Matt Judkins as a...

Perth Bounces Back in International City Rankings

Committee for Perth is thrilled to see Perth recognised as one of the best dozen cities in the world to...

Pauline Gazzard Appointed as New Committee for Perth Director

Committee for Perth, Western Australia’s leading think tank and advocacy organisation, is pleased to announce the appointment of Pauline Gazzard...

New Committee for Perth leader aims to put Perth and Western Australia on the global stage

Paula Rogers appointed Committee for Perth’s second Chief Executive Officer. Committee Chairman says new leader will reignite the Committee for...

From a slice of Italian culture to a WA way of life – the bumpy start to Perth’s alfresco dining scene

The pesky fly, red tape, fees and a strict Liquor Act almost derailed the establishment of one of Western Australian’s...

Committee for Perth CEO to step down after 16 years of service

After 16 years serving as the CEO of renowned think tank, Committee for Perth, Marion Fulker AM has announced she...

Committee for Perth calls for a workforce strategy to address labour shortages

Western Australian businesses have called for a more strategic approach to managing local labour availability and quality to avoid the...

Call for national strategy to address gender pay gap

A national strategy to address Australia’s gender pay gap is needed if we want to achieve change within this generation...

Transferable skills needed by more workers to help address labour shortages

The pandemic has shown that access to workers and worker mobility are important to meeting labour demand and skills transferability...

Service industries to drive WAs future employment growth

Health care and social assistance; mining; education and training; professional, scientific and technical services; and accommodation and food services are...

Utilising latent labour to unlock Perth’s labour shortage perfect storm

Western Australia’s record low unemployment and ongoing closed borders have created significant labour challenges for many WA businesses. New Committee...

New board Chair appointed to Committee for Perth

A new board Chair will steer the Committee for Perth, WA’s leading independent think tank. It was announced at today’s...

Leadership trust identified as key to future of remote working success

A new report reveals leadership teams require higher trust in their teams and a relationship-focused approach to support their employees,...

Study reveals Greater Perth residents are increasingly satisfied with life in the region

Residents across Greater Perth are more positive about living in the region than they were three years ago, with new...

WA’s differences prove as key strengths to minimising COVID-19 impact

A national comparative COVID-19 impact report reveals Western Australia’s often critised differences, such as mining and governance, have been key...

Committees for Cities – Recovery Statement

The Committees for Cities and Regions Australia and New-Zealand network calls for the urgent development of a clear and integrated...

Diversity the key to safeguarding WA’s workforce

The most up-to-date research into Western Australia’s labour force reveals an ageing, gendered workforce that must diversify to address future...

Work ahead for WA economy as it seeks to grow post COVID 19

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and shifting global trends have the potential to accelerate and generate long-term structural change...

Landmark report reveals roadmap for Perth to shine 

A two-year action plan to propel Perth into the next decade and boost its international reputation has been released following...