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 to the federal government of the report of the Australia’s Future...
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 government is failing to follow its own rules,’ said BCA...
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 Katie Lahey said. Ms Lahey welcomed the decision of the...
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 more important to strengthen the economy’s productive capacity,” says BCA...
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 market-based emissions trading scheme. For business to make the necessary...
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. The BCA therefore welcomes the agreement between the government and...
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 month and released today, BCA Chief Executive Katie Lahey says...
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 and its board since June 2009. Mr Bradley is Chairman...
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 launched the BCA report, Groundwork for Growth: Building the Infrastructure...
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 far-reaching economic reforms ever undertaken in this country. The importance...