“We strongly object to that ad because it is absolutely dishonest. I’ve been contacted by quite a few business people about that particular advertisement and they’re outraged about it, because of what they think it does to the reputation of business. They’re also very concerned about the ALP’s platform that they’re taking to the conference this week. And they’ve encouraged us to speak out against them.”

‘Business Rallies for IR Blitz’ by Sid Marris, Patricia Karvelas & David Nason, The Australian, 23 April 2007, p. 1.

“Anybody who has been in a boardroom in the last 10 years knows that, in fact, the opposite happens,” he said.

‘Business Has a Few Choice Words on Union Ads’ by Jewel Topsfield, The Age, 23 April 2007, p. 6.

“It’s either dishonest or truly ignorant of what happens in the boardrooms of Australia. No business will prosper unless its employees are satisfied.”

‘Hockey Admits to Confusion over Latest Pay Scales’ by Phillip Coorey, The Sydney Morning Herald, 23 April 2007, p. 4.

Business Council of Australia president Michael Chaney yesterday told Network Ten a union ad had prompted some business to call for ads supporting the government policy.

‘Business Ad May Back IR’, The Advertiser, 23 April 2007, p. 8.