Statement on Infrastructure Australia’s Report to COAG
The BCA welcomes this comprehensive and robust analysis of Australia’s infrastructure and its role in ensuring economic productivity and growth.
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Bradley Review Provides a Solid Basis for Reform
Chairman of the BCA Task Force on Education, Skills and Innovation, Hutch Ranck, said extending Australia’s knowledge and skills base was crucial to achieve strong economic growth and address disadvantage.
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President’s Statement on the Announcement of the 2020 Emissions Reduction Target
The Australian Government’s emissions reduction target announcement sets in train a fundamental restructuring of the Australian economy.
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Statement by BCA President Greig Gailey on EITE Elements of the Federal Government’s White Paper
The BCA welcomes the extensive consultations undertaken by government in refining the proposals in its green paper to address the impact of the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) on emissions-intensive, trade-exposed (EITE) industries in the absence of a global response.
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New Investment Will Bring Productivity Gains
The BCA welcomes today’s announcement of infrastructure investments that will increase the productivity of the Australian economy.
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COAG Meeting an Opportunity for Economic Growth
This weekend’s COAG meeting is an opportunity for Australia’s governments to show businesses that the economy is moving forward, says BCA president Greig Gailey.
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COAG Agreement Provides Accountability and Leadership
The BCA congratulates the COAG partners for reshaping federal–state finances in ways that can improve the accountability and efficiency of government services and make it easier for businesses to invest and grow.
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High Achiever Initiative Will Boost the Status of Teaching
The BCA has strongly welcomed the announcement by Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard of a new pathway for high-achieving people to teach in schools.
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G-20 Statement by International Business Leaders
Key business groups from around the world, including the BCA, have issued a joint statement of support addressed to the leaders of the G-20, who met in Washington on 15 November to find solutions to the global financial crisis.
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Senate Urged to Release Brakes on National OHS Reform
The Senate should reconsider amendments to the Bill establishing Safe Work Australia in the parliamentary sessions resuming this week.
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Statement on Treasury Climate Change Mitigation Modelling
The BCA has not yet had time to examine the report in detail, but its initial assessment notes the modelling, like the BCA’s previous work, confirms that a global agreement is essential to achieving affordable climate change mitigation in Australia.
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Infrastructure Efficiency Now Even More Important
The changing investment climate makes the need for efficient investments in infrastructure even more important, the BCA argues in a submission to Infrastructure Australia.
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BCA: $10 Billion Package Is Well-Timed, Well-Targeted and Temporary
The BCA congratulates the federal government for providing a package that will build confidence in the Australian economy.
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COAG Leaders Must Keep Stepping Up
Australia’s federal and state leaders today demonstrated they are prepared to keep working collaboratively to deliver important national reforms, BCA Chief Executive Katie Lahey said.
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BCA Supports Productivity Commission Parental Leave Proposal
The BCA welcomes the Productivity Commission’s draft report recommending 18 weeks of paid parental leave.
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Mortimer Review Underlines Need to Expand Australia's Productive Potential
The BCA has welcomed key elements of the Mortimer review report, including its emphasis on expanding Australia’s productive potential.
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Cutler Review Smartens up the Support for Innovation
The BCA has welcomed the key elements of ‘venturousaustralia’, the report of the expert panel led by Dr Terry Cutler which was released yesterday.
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Garnaut Accepts Global Climate Solution is the Key
The BCA welcomes the release of Professor Ross Garnaut’s latest report, Targets and Trajectories, for its acknowledgement that Australia cannot reduce global carbon emissions on its own.
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New Research Shows a Way Forward on Emissions Trading
The first hard data examining the impacts of the proposed Australian emissions trading scheme on 14 businesses across a range of sectors.
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Green Light to Green Paper but Devil Remains in the Detail
The federal government’s emissions trading green paper is the important starting point for discussions about Australia’s contribution a lower-emissions future, BCA President Greig Gailey said.
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Meeting of the Council of Australian Governments: Response by Greig Gailey
Australia’s political leaders have today taken major steps to progress important national reforms that will bring Australia into the 21st century, BCA President Greig Gailey said.
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COAG Action Can Deliver 2020 Vision
BCA President Greig Gailey has written an open letter to the Council of Australian Governments regarding the importance of tomorrow’s meeting to progress the national reform agenda.
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Lopping the Tax Review Cuts Opportunity
Limiting the scope of the federal government’s tax reform process reduces opportunities for Australia.
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BCA Welcomes New South Wales Teacher Quality Plan but National Approach Needed
The BCA has welcomed the announcement by the New South Wales Government of new arrangements to recognise and reward excellent teachers.
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Chile Free Trade Agreement Warms Business Opportunities
The BCA has welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Trade, Simon Crean, that the Australian Government has concluded negotiations on a free trade agreement with Chile.
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Attention Class: Time to Do Our Sums on Better Teaching
Improving the learning outcomes of all students requires a commitment from governments, schools, local communities and the business sector to lift the quality of the school system.
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Solid First Budget Makes Down Payment on Prosperity
Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan’s first budget has made significant progress towards realigning fiscal policy with the needs of a capacity-constrained economy.
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BCA Welcomes Details of a Review of Australia’s Tax System
The BCA welcomes the commitment by the Treasurer to a comprehensive review of the taxation system.
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Water Reform: Announcement by the Minister for Climate Change and Water
Response by BCA Chief Executive Katie Lahey to an announcement regarding water reform by the Minister for Climate Change and Water, Senator Penny Wong, in a speech today to the 4th Annual Australian Water Summit.
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BCA Welcomes Joint Statement on Skills Priorities
The BCA has expressed support for the joint statement ‘Facing up to Australia’s Skills Challenge’.
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Bold New Vision Needed to Frame 2020 Summit Potential
BCA President Greig Gailey has challenged the Australia 2020 Summit to be the catalyst for articulating a new bold, collective vision for the nation.
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Roadmap for Skills Charts the Right Course for Australia
The BCA welcomes the release of the federal government’s discussion paper on reform directions for vocational education and training.
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Revitalised COAG Agenda Lays Foundation for Success
Commitments by federal, state and territory leaders at the March COAG meeting represent significant progress towards a reinvigorated national reform agenda.
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One Economy Needs One Set of Rules for Business
Why Australia needs a single, seamless set of rules for all businesses by 2010.
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Opportunity for Australia to Budget for Future Prosperity
Major fiscal reforms in the 2008–09 federal Budget are required to pave the way for greater future prosperity.
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Trade Review an Important Chance to Assess Australia’s Global Priorities
The BCA welcomes the whole-of-government review of trade policies and programs announced by Trade Minister Simon Crean.
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