Closing the Gap in Indigenous Disadvantage

BCA members are committed to achieving better Indigenous employment opportunities now and into the future. [more]

Emissions Reduction

An effective, sustainable response to climate change will involve moving from our current high-emission global economy, of which Australia is part, to a low-emission global economy. [more]

Infrastructure

Quality, well-planned infrastructure is key to economic growth and international competitiveness. [more]

Business Awaits COAG Backing for Major Projects Inquiry

BCA proposal for a Productivity Commission inquiry needs the backing of COAG. [more]

Budget a Start but a Comprehensive Strategy Must Follow

The Budget has taken some steps to strengthen Australia’s economy and fiscal foundations but has not fully grasped the opportunity to set a clear direction for the future that will build business and community confidence. [more]

VET Plan Addresses Quality, Choice and Responsiveness

Plans to reform Australia’s vocational education and training system have the potential to improve its quality and responsiveness to student and industry needs.[more]

Discussion Paper for the COAG Business Advisory Forum

Six initiatives that should be prioritised as part of future competition and regulatory reform efforts. [more]

BCA Budget Submission 2012–13

The 2012–13 Budget could be a watershed for Australia. [more]

Submission to the Review of the Fair Work Act

The Fair Work Act is not supporting Australian businesses to stay competitive in a particularly challenging economic environment. [more]

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Welcome to the Business Council of Australia Website

The Business Council of Australia is an association of the CEOs of 100 of Australia’s leading corporations with a combined workforce of one million people. It was established in 1983 as a forum for Australia’s business leaders to contribute to public policy debates to build Australia as the best place in which to live, to learn, to work and do business.

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BCA Budget Submission 2012–13: Overview

This year’s Budget could be a watershed for Australia.