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Business is vital for
a strong Australia
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.
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.
Media Statement: Business Council welcomes new Leader of the Opposition
13 May 2025
Attributed to Business Council Chief Executive Bran Black The Business Council of Australia congratulates the Hon. Sussan Ley on her election as Leader of the Opposition. We welcome her commitment...
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BCA Chief Executive Bran Black interview with Ross Greenwood, Business Now, Sky News
8 May 2025
Event: BCA Chief Executive Bran Black interview with Ross Greenwood, Business Now, Sky News Speakers: Business Now, Host Ross Greenwood; Business Council of Australia Chief Executive Bran Black Date: 8 May...
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Business stands ready to support Government productivity agenda
12 May 2025
The Business Council welcomes the announcement of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s new Ministry and looks forward to working with the Government to drive productivity gains that increase living standards for...
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Submission to Merger reform – notification thresholds instrument exposure draft
6 May 2025
The Business Council of Australia (BCA) welcomes the opportunity to provide a submission to Treasury's consultation on the Exposure draft of Competition and Consumer (Notification of Acquisitions) Determination 2025. These...
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