The complexity and inconsistent operation of occupational health and safety legislation across the Australian jurisdictions is a key concern for business. Having one set of requirements will not only improve...
The Productivity Commission discussion draft makes an important contribution to public understanding and debate on executive pay in Australia. The BCA welcomes the commission’s conclusion that there is not a...
September 2009 BCA President Greig Gailey has written to the Minister for Climate Change and Water Penny Wong, and to the Shadow Minister Assisting the Leader on Emissions Trading Design,...
This submission addresses a number of matters related to the draft regulations for the emissions-intensive, trade-exposed (EITE) industries elements of the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme. The submission recommends amendments to...
The government’s legislative framework for the National Broadband Network raises competition policy issues, including issues of competitive neutrality between government-owned and private businesses. These submissions reflect the views in the...
The BCA has lodged a submission to the Senate review of the Bill arguing that the proposed laws will make managing termination arrangements more difficult. There has been no explanation...
The BCA has made submissions to Treasury over the exposure draft of the National Consumer Credit Protection Bill 2009, and to the Senate Economic Legislation Committee’s inquiry into the Bill....
Read moreThe global financial crisis (GFC) has brought renewed scrutiny of executive remuneration, although concerns regarding trends in executive remuneration are not new. As in the past, a key focus of...
The BCA has lodged a submission to the Senate Education, Employment and Workplace Relations Committee inquiry into the Building and Construction Industry Improvement Amendment (Transition to Fair Work) Bill 2009. It...
The energy white paper is a perfectly timed opportunity for the federal government to ensure that Australia’s energy policies support the growth of the economy in the period to 2030 and...