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Business is vital for
a strong Australia
Employs 12 million of the 14 million Australians who work – 6 out of every 7 jobs.
Contributes about 80 per cent of Australia’s final economic output.
Pays $143 billion a year in company tax.
Activity between small, medium & large business is over $700 billion a year.
Responsible for Australia’s export income.
Around $600 billion in everyday Australians’ superannuation investments are in Australian listed companies.
Around $380 billion in everyday Australians’ superannuation investments are in Australian listed companies.
Vision

The Business Council of Australia strives for a stronger Australia.

Role

The Business Council will actively collaborate with other community and business groups, political leaders at all levels of government and engage directly with the community to achieve our vision and purpose.

Purpose

We work to ensure Australia is economically strong to support a fair, free and inclusive society for all Australians. Achieving this requires successful, well-run businesses that create meaningful jobs and inclusive work environments which reflect and are accountable to the broader Australian community.

The Business Council champions the role that responsible businesses play in generating sustainable economic growth and advocate for policy settings that are in the national interest.

Mission

We believe the role of business is to generate returns for shareholders over the medium to long term, and that doing this requires businesses to be good corporate citizens, and for big and small business to work together across our cities and regions.

This means to act in good faith, have products and services that are fit for market, represent those products fairly and balance the needs of all stakeholders and interests including employees, shareholders, customers, suppliers, the community and the environment.

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Business Council says legislating penalty rates risks living standards

19 April 2025

The Business Council says Labor’s push to legislate a union policy on penalty rates will only exacerbate cost-of-living pressures, make it harder for businesses to employ and slash job opportunities....

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BCA and COSBOA to host Business Debate between Treasurer and Shadow Treasurer on April 23

10 April 2025

The Business Council of Australia and the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia will host the Business Debate, ahead of the May 3 election, with global uncertainty highlighting the need for both parties to deliver an economic plan that backs businesses.   On April 23, one day...

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Joint Doorstop with Business Groups, Australian Parliament House

10 April 2025

Event: Joint doorstop with business groups at Mural Haul, Australian Parliament House Speakers: - Business Council of Australia Chief Executive Bran Black;- Council of Small Business Organisations Australia CEO Luke...

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A thriving business sector is the backbone to a stronger economy

10 April 2025

Twenty business groups from right across Australia are calling on the Prime Minister, Opposition Leader and independents to provide a commitment for a policy agenda that backs businesses to succeed...

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