2003 Media Releases
BCA Endorses Higher Education and Tax Reform

The Business Council of Australia has welcomed the federal government’s Budget, particularly steps to improve Australia’s higher education sector and international taxation regime. “Overall we are pleased with the Budget and the new policy initiatives in higher education and international...

Business, Unions Unite for Older Workers

Australia’s corporate sector and trade unions are working together to boost the number of older people remaining in the workforce. ACTU President Sharan Burrow and Business Council of Australia Chief Executive Katie Lahey today released a joint report – Age...

Business Welcomes Dawson Report

The Business Council of Australia today welcomed the release of the Dawson Report on the Trade Practices Act and its administration. BCA President, Dr John Schubert, said if the report’s recommendations are implemented, Australia will be better placed to compete...

Business Looking to University and International Tax Reform in Federal Budget

Australia’s corporate sector said today it was looking forward to significant reforms to international tax arrangements and higher education as part of the federal Budget handed down next week. Business Council of Australia President, Dr John Schubert, said both areas...

Questionable Tactics by Reputation Firm

The Business Council of Australia has expressed serious concerns about the tactics employed by a reputation rating service seeking to co-opt the involvement of major businesses in its commercial surveys. The BCA said it had been advised by a number...

New Governance Rules Welcome but Need Close Monitoring

The Business Council of Australia said today it welcomed the announcement of new governance rules by ASX Corporate Governance Council today but said their effectiveness would need to be closely monitored. BCA President, Dr John Schubert said the BCA, which had...

BCA Supports Smith Family Research

The Business Council of Australia has endorsed the findings of a report released by The Smith Family today which outlines the critical importance of education and training in helping low-income individuals and families beat the poverty trap. BCA Chief Executive,...

Kyoto Position

The Business Council of Australia said today that its Members had been unable to reach a common position on the Kyoto Protocol, citing a lack of definitive information about the protocol’s impacts and opportunities for business, as well as divergent views...

The Cost of Dropping Out

Australia risks creating an underclass of people who face long-term unemployment and chronic poverty unless it curbs the number of young people dropping out of school early. Research commissioned by the Business Council of Australia (BCA) released today has found...

Towards Sustainable Development: Draft Consultation Report

Draft consultation report prepared by the Business Council of Australia Sustainable Development Task Force for consultation outlining how leading Australian and global corporations are contributing to sustainable development. The purpose of this report is to document the broad range of...

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