Speeches & Presentations

Speeches to stimulate thought and debate

Read recent keynote speeches delivered by the BCA and speakers hosted at events held by the BCA.

Australia’s Emissions Trading Scheme: An Opportunity – Speech by BCA President Greig Gailey

3 July 2008: Why the introduction of a national emissions trading scheme is the single most important policy decision the Rudd Government will make before the next election.
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‘A Modern Platform for Business’: Speech by Treasurer Wayne Swan

26 February 2008: Treasurer Wayne Swan discusses the economic challenges and opportunities Australia faces.
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Growing Social Prosperity in a Growth Economy: Speech by Michael Chaney

In the midst of prosperity it is easy to overlook the many Australians who continue to confront a vastly different reality.
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The New Paradigm of Business in Society: A Purpose Beyond the Product

Companies whose brands address social, economic and environmental issues that consumers care about as citizens will be preferred over brands that simply satisfy a functional or personal emotional need.
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Policy that Counts: Assessing Election Commitments in 2007

A package of policy recommendations aimed at elevating Australia’s living standards into the world’s top-five band by 2012.
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Understanding the CSR Landscape: A View from Corporate Australia

Corporate social responsibility is a natural and vital extension of the competencies and core values of business.
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Address to the BCA by Opposition Leader Kevin Rudd

1 February 2007: Copy of the address by Mr Kevin Rudd MP, Leader of the Opposition, to the Business Council of Australia.
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Prime Minister's Address to BCA 2006 Annual Dinner

13 November 2006: Transcript of the address by the Hon. John Howard MP, Prime Minister of Australia, to the BCA 2006 Annual Dinner.
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The Progress of Reform

13 November 2006: The BCA President's address to the Council's 2006 Annual Dinner on reform progress during 2006, covering emerging policy directions and climate change.
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Reshaping Australia's Federation

3 November 2006: BCA Deputy Chief Executive Steven Münchenberg outlines why reforming Australia's federal system is important for business and the community.
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An Aspirational Australia

25 October 2006: Michael Chaney outlines how Australia can and should harness the confident and more capable mindset that is emerging in the community.
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