The report into the capacity of Australia’s infrastructure to handle growing exports should now form the basis of a major Council of Australian Governments review into infrastructure generally, the Business Council of Australia said today. BCA Chief Executive, Ms Katie...
Major workplace relations reforms unveiled by the federal government today were endorsed by the Business Council of Australia which said they would help to underpin renewed productivity growth and prosperity. The Chairman of the BCA’s Employment and Participation Task Force,...
The BCA today welcomed the federal Budget which contained a number of important initiatives and measures to address short-term priorities but has also cleared the way to continue with a comprehensive economic reform program. BCA President, Mr Hugh Morgan, said...
The amount and complexity of new regulation imposed on business and the general community far outstripped the benefits and would damage the economy if left unchecked, according to a new report released by the Business Council of Australia today. Releasing...
Business today underlined the importance of a feasibility study to explore the potential scope and benefits of a potential free trade agreement between Japan and Australia. BCA President Hugh Morgan said such a study would be an important step in deepening the...
Business leaders today called for an action plan for the economy focused on productivity improvements, saying Australia’s strength and resilience as an economy were likely to erode if major reforms were not started quickly. The Business Council of Australia’s federal...
A free trade agreement with China had the potential to achieve significant long-term gains for the Australian economy, provided the Agreement delivered effective market access and competition for Australian business, the BCA said today. “The growing size, strength and structure...
Australia’s peak business group today released an action plan for reform of workplace relations to underpin economic growth, employment opportunities and rising prosperity. The plan focuses on greater flexibility and choice for employees and employers in making workplace agreements; simplifying...
The Business Council of Australia said today a report released today by CEDA examining widespread shortfalls in infrastructure planning and coordination underlined the imperative for a new approach by federal and state governments on the issue. BCA Chief Executive, Ms...
Business today called for a broad review of fundamental aspects of the tax system that pose major threats to Australia’s future prosperity while proposing a series of reforms to address immediate problem areas. Releasing the Business Council of Australia’s Taxation...