a strong Australia
The Business Council of Australia strives for a stronger Australia.
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.
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.
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.
Paid parental leave changes to better support female workforce participation and economic growth
18 March 2024
The Business Council of Australia says bringing paid parental leave up to 26 weeks by 2026 will better support female participation in the workforce and grow the economy. BCA Chief...
The Government’s decision to remove “nuisance” tariffs is a win for businesses and consumers
11 March 2024
The Business Council welcomes the Government’s proposal to remove almost 500 “nuisance” tariffs as a win for businesses and consumers. Business Council Chief Executive Bran Black said the move shows...
Treasurer’s Productivity Commission review is a step in the right direction
15 March 2024
The Business Council says the plan, by Treasurer Jim Chalmers, to develop more reform options to lift Australia’s productivity, particularly with the states and territories, is a good first step....
BCA President Geoff Culbert AFR Business Summit Speech
12 March 2024
***Check against delivery*** This is my first speech as President of the BCA, and I’m going to make some pretty direct comments. But before I start, I want to make it absolutely clear that what I’m about to say is not a criticism of the Government, the...