Business innovation is the result of a range of commercial and business strategies and not just R&D spend, a survey of BCA Members has found. The report showed that process adaptation, applications of new technologies and capital investment in new...
Although the rate of CEO turnover in Australia declined in the past year, local CEOs are more likely to leave their jobs because of poor performance than their global counterparts, according to a study by international management consulting firm Booz...
The Business Council of Australia has called on federal and state governments and the private sector to consider a range of measures to counteract excessive short-termism in Australia. The recommendations are part of a BCA paper Beyond the Horizon: Short-Termism...
The Business Council of Australia congratulated the Coalition on its re-election to government. BCA President, Mr Hugh Morgan, said the election result underscored the importance of economic stability and growth for many Australians. “These are key issues for the community,...
The Business Council today released a discussion paper outlining a number of new approaches Australia’s listed companies might adopt to strengthen or improve their communication and interaction with shareholders. The paper, Fresh Approaches to Communication Between Companies and Their Shareholders,...
The Business Council of Australia said the inquiry into James Hardie and its asbestos liabilities should continue to follow due process and not become a pretext for legislative change that could adversely impact all corporations. BCA President, Mr Hugh Morgan,...
Australia’s corporate sector said that the strong figures released today as part of the Charter of Budget Honesty were substantially a result of the contribution made by Australia’s corporations and should not be taken for granted. The figures show corporate...
The Business Council of Australia said the release of Labor’s tax policy was a contribution to tax reform but more was needed to make Australia’s personal taxation system more efficient. The Business Council was disappointed, however, that Labor has failed...
The Business Council today released an analysis of the implications for business and the wider economy of the forthcoming Senate election. BCA Chief Executive, Ms Katie Lahey, said the analysis has been prepared for BCA Members in response to the...
Australia’s peak business group welcomed the announcement today of a federal election for 9 October. Business Council of Australia’s Chief Executive, Ms Katie Lahey, said the announcement ended a period of uncertainty for business and it was now looking forward...