2009 Media Releases

23 December 2009

Lower Corporate Tax Gives the Biggest Bang for Our Tax Reform Buck

All Australians stand to gain from tax reform which lowers the corporate tax rate, says Business Council of Australia President Graham Bradley. Mr Bradley was speaking ahead of the delivery...

21 December 2009

Red Tape: Government Breaks Its Own Rules

This week’s annual report from the Office of Best Practice Regulation (OBPR) reveals that the federal government’s checks on red tape are falling short. ‘This independent assessment shows the federal...

11 December 2009

Work Safety Progress Not Completed Until All States In

Managing workplace safety will be more efficient across most states and territories following the agreement today by Australian governments to adopt consistent occupational health and safety laws, BCA Chief Executive...

7 December 2009

COAG Must Deliver on Reforms

Today’s Council of Australian Governments (COAG) meeting underlines the need for continued urgency in delivering reforms to strengthen the Australian economy. “As we emerge from the downturn, it becomes even...

2 December 2009

BCA Remains Committed to Working with Both Sides of Politics

Statement by BCA President Graham Bradley The BCA policy is premised on the view that the best way for Australia to transition to a low-emissions economy is through a...

24 November 2009

BCA Welcomes Bipartisan Support

Statement by BCA President Graham Bradley The introduction of the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) in Australia is of such fundamental importance and long-term consequences that it requires bipartisan support....

23 November 2009

Health Information Needs an Urgent Technological Injection

The Business Council of Australia has called on the federal government to lead an urgent implementation of the national e-health strategy. In a letter sent to the Prime Minister last...

27 October 2009

Graham Bradley AM Elected as New BCA President

The Business Council of Australia has elected Graham Bradley AM as its new president for a term of two years. Mr Bradley has been an honorary member of the BCA...

25 October 2009

Seize the Moment of Infrastructure Opportunity

Australia has a unique opportunity to confront its infrastructure challenges ahead of the next wave of Australian growth, says BCA Sustainable Growth Task Force Chair Rod Pearse. Mr Pearse today...

16 October 2009

Bipartisanship Essential for Emissions Trading Certainty

Statement from BCA President Greig Gailey Australia’s intention to address climate change through the implementation of the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) constitutes one of the most fundamental and...