Lower Corporate Tax Gives the Biggest Bang for Our Tax Reform Buck
All Australians stand to gain from tax reform which lowers the corporate tax rate.
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Red Tape: Government Breaks Its Own Rules
A new independent assessment shows the federal government is failing to follow its own rules on regulation.
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Work Safety Progress Not Completed Until All States In
For there to be a truly effective and efficient national system of workplace safety it needs the involvement of every jurisdiction in Australia.
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COAG Must Deliver on Reforms
Today’s Council of Australian Governments meeting underlines the need for continued urgency in delivering reforms to strengthen the Australian economy.
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BCA Remains Committed to Working with Both Sides of Politics
The best way for Australia to transition to a low-emissions economy is through a market-based emissions trading scheme.
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BCA Welcomes Bipartisan Support
The introduction of the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme in Australia is of such fundamental importance and long-term consequences that it requires bipartisan support.
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Health Information Needs an Urgent Technological Injection
E-health will require national leadership and commitment to investment in national infrastructure.
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Graham Bradley AM Elected as New BCA President
The Business Council of Australia has elected Graham Bradley AM as its new president for a term of two years.
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Seize the Moment of Infrastructure Opportunity
A report on the infrastructure reforms required to improve both our economy and the quality of life in our cities and communities.
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Bipartisanship Essential for Emissions Trading Certainty
The importance of getting the details of the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme right cannot be overstated.
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Better Processes the Key to Executive Remuneration
The Productivity Commission’s discussion draft on executive remuneration in Australia makes an important contribution to constructive public debate on executive pay.
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Business Groups on the Same Page on OHS Harmonisation
Three Australian business groups have joined together to urge all governments to support one system of workplace safety laws.
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Preventative Health Report Shines Light on Health Challenges
The September 2009 report of the Preventative Health Taskforce underlines the importance of preventative health measures in making Australia healthier and more productive.
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Victorian Teaching Excellence Trials Focus on the Right Priority
The Victorian Government has taken an important step in announcing the trialling of new methods to reward excellent teaching and school performance.
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Western Australia Leads with Important School Principle
The BCA has welcomed the announcement that West Australian school principals will be able to make staffing, resource and curriculum decisions.
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Statement on the Release of the Frontier Economics Report on the CPRS
A 10 per cent unconditional reduction of carbon emissions by 2020, as modelled by Frontier Economics, would impose high costs on the Australian economy.
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Achieving Workplace Collaboration Is a Job Not Yet Done
Australia risks slower economic growth without a greater focus on preventing disputes in the new industrial relations system.
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Community Will Benefit from Reshaping Our Tax System
All Australians stand to gain from bold tax reform that includes lower business tax.
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Major Surgery Needed to Restore the Nation to Health
A comprehensive national strategy must underpin the federal government’s response to the National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission report.
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Indigenous Commitments Welcome but Economic Reform Lags
The BCA welcomes the agreement by COAG today to step up efforts to close the gap in Indigenous disadvantage, but concerns remain that progress in the vital business deregulation agenda is slipping.
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Strong Support For Share Plans a Plus For Productivity
The BCA welcomes the release of the federal
government’s revised policy on the tax treatment of employee share plans.
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Greig Gailey talks to Business Spectator
Greig Gailey’s discusses tax reform, the Budget and the state of corporate Australia.
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Bold Tax Reform the Key to Unlock our Growth Potential
The BCA submission to the Henry tax review sets out options for tax reform that will better support economic growth in the years ahead.
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Tax Refund Email Scam
The Australian Taxation Office has issued an urgent warning regarding a tax refund email scam. Recipients of these emails should refer to the ATO warning.
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Australia Needs the Right Emissions Trading Scheme
If Australia is to achieve the targets that it has set itself, business will need to make significant new investments. It needs an ETS that both gets the detail right and continues over the longer term.
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Employee Share Ownership: Statement by BCA President Greig Gailey
The BCA welcomes the discussion paper on employee share ownership plans released by the federal government.
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Common Sense Must Prevail on Employee Share Plan Changes
Consultation on tax changes relating to employee share plans must start from the position of not requiring tax payment until the shares or options vest or are exercised.
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Harmonisation of Occupational Health and Safety in Australia
An open letter calling all premiers and chief ministers to support the next tranche of OHS harmonisation.
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BCA Welcomes Opposition’s Pro-Transparency Budget Plans
The pro-transparency measures outlined in last night’s federal Opposition Budget reply could play an important role in ensuring better budget management.
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Deficit-Watch Must Become A 365-Day-A-Year Challenge
The 2009 Budget takes important steps toward repositioning Australia for strong and sustainable growth, BCA Chief Executive Katie Lahey says.
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Business Alliance for Asia Literacy
The BCA is a member of the Business Alliance for Asia Literacy, which is made up of a number of Australian businesses and industry organisations who together represent who represent over 400,000 Australian businesses.
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Changes to the Proposed Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme
Given Australia’s current economic circumstances, the BCA welcomes and supports the government’s responsible decision to delay the commencement of the CPRS by one year to 1 July 2011.
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COAG Steps Forward But Must Improve to Avoid Stumbling
Some positive steps were taken at yesterday’s COAG meeting but a risk remains that the pace of key national reforms is slowing, BCA Chief Executive Katie Lahey said.
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National Framework Needed on Energy Efficiency
The implementation of energy efficiency measures without a consistent national framework in place will not deliver greenhouse gas emissions reductions at least cost.
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Teach for Australia Will Help Turn Around Disadvantage
The BCA has welcomed the announcement that ‘Teach for Australia’ will recruit high-achieving graduates to contribute to the community by teaching for two years.
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Broadband Rollout Holds Productivity Potential
Investment that raises the speed, quality and coverage of high-speed broadband provision in Australia has the potential to contribute to productivity and economic growth in the coming decades.
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Energy Efficiency One Part of the Bigger Climate Issue
The BCA and its members have strongly endorsed the development of an emissions trading scheme as part of a multifaceted response to climate change.
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Productivity Commission Review Will Allow Considered Analysis of Remuneration
The BCA welcomes the appointment of the Productivity Commission to conduct an inquiry into executive remuneration.
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Australia’s Healthcare Services Not Fit for the Job
An independent health body is needed to integrate Australia’s fragmented national health services so they can effectively respond to changing health needs.
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Diplomatic Capabilities Vital to Australia’s Interests
The BCA supports recommendations to reshape and invest in Australia’s international diplomatic services.
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2009 Victorian Bushfire Appeal
The BCA encourages business and individuals to donate to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal.
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Australia and New Zealand Agreement With ASEAN
The BCA has welcomed the signing of the free trade agreement between the Association of South East Asian Nations, Australia and New Zealand.
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Early Help for Unemployed Important to Lift Participation
Business Council of Australia Chief Executive Katie Lahey welcomes the announcement by the federal government of immediate assistance for workers facing unemployment as a result of the global economic downturn.
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Latest Jobs and Growth Package a Boost for Confidence
The BCA welcomes the focus on jobs and growth in the latest economic stimulus measures unveiled by the federal government today.
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Global Downturn a New Challenge for Our Federation
The current economic downturn demands a coordinated response by all levels of government.
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