Publications Archive

2005 Reports

Access reports issued by the BCA in 2005 here.

 

Corporate Taxation: An International Comparison

Australia has one of the highest corporate tax burdens in the developed world, BCA analysis finds.
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Locking in or Losing Prosperity: Australia’s Choice

Every Australian would be more than $70,000 wealthier by 2025 and the nation would rise to a ranking of third richest in the developed world – but only if important economic reforms are made.
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Setting the Pace: A Report on Aspects of Education, Training and Youth Transition

Victoria leads the nation in the educational attainment of young people and in successful transitions from school, according to a report for the Dusseldorp Skills Forum, the Education Foundation and the Business Council of Australia.
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The Economic Benefit of Increased Participation in Education and Training

2 June 2005: Boosting the proportion of young people completing school or an apprenticeship to 90 per cent by the end of the decade would increase workforce numbers by 65,000, boost economic productivity, and expand the economy by nearly $10 billion (in today’s money) by 2040.
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Business Regulation Action Plan for Future Prosperity

The amount and complexity of new regulation imposed on business and the general community far outstrips the benefits it brings.
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Taxation Action Plan for Future Prosperity

A broad review of fundamental aspects of the tax system is needed.
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Infrastructure Action Plan for Future Prosperity

The infrastructure deficit is one of the biggest barriers to the Australia’s future prosperity.
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Workplace Relations Action Plan for Future Prosperity

Reform of workplace relations is required to underpin economic growth, employment opportunities and rising prosperity.
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Action Plan for Future Prosperity and 2005–06 Budget Submission

Australia’s strength and resilience as an economy are likely to erode if major reforms are not started quickly.
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Blake Dawson Waldron Briefing Paper: Development and Implementation of National Competition Policy

A paper prepared for the BCA by Blake Dawson Waldron in relation to National Competition Policy.
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