As an organisation that develops policy priorities and positions based on in-depth research and the views and expertise of its membership, the BCA regularly releases reports and papers to stimulate debate and understanding of the need for reform in key policy areas.
Download reports released in 2006 here.
A call to reconsider the role of Australia’s tax system.[more]
A five-point plan to recognise outstanding teachers and to lift the standard of teaching in Australian classrooms. [more]
Which direction will determine Australia’s success in 2020? [more]
A checklist of ways to address barriers to the recruitment and retention of individuals not currently in the workforce. [more]
Three recommendations to modernise business regulation.[more]
The federal government must undertake major fiscal reforms to pave the way for greater future prosperity. [more]
With the economy operating at full capacity, reducing inefficiencies in how governments operate becomes increasingly important.[more]
Ports, road and rail transport, water, energy and broadband are the building blocks for economic growth. [more]
A five-point plan to overhaul school education to give all Australian youth access to a world-leading education system. [more]
Without a more proactive policy approach, Australia risks missing out on the rapidly growing global demand for services. [more]
Australian companies are increasingly pursuing a more strategic, business-focused approach to community engagement.[more]
Australia needs a multifaceted approach to emissions reduction.[more]
State and territory governments are not living up to their promises to cut red tape.[more]
23 May 2007: The Business Council of Australia will lead a major new initiative on workforce participation with the aim of increasing participation including among Australians who are marginalised.[more]
14 May 2007: A study of over 70 annual general meetings (AGMs) identifying practices and procedures that were used in AGMs in 2006 has been released today.[more]
A joint business group initiative to put federal government performance in cutting red tape under closer scrutiny. [more]
17 April 2007: The BCA has developed a set of reform standards to assess policy commitments made by political parties during the 2007 federal election campaign.[more]
Australia’s business sector is weighed down by a tax system that is inefficient, overly complex and levies too many taxes for little return.[more]
3 April 2007: The Business Council of Australia has agreed on a policy position to tackle climate change involving sustainable emissions reduction strategies while protecting Australia’s economic base. [more]
6 February 2007: The 2007 election is the platform for policies and commitments that will allow Australia to reach its potential as an economy.[more]
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A call to reconsider the role of Australia’s tax system.
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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.
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.
Limiting the scope of the federal government’s tax reform process reduces the opportunity for Australia to become the world’s top place to live and do business.