Review of the Fair Work Act
Statement from BCA Chief Executive Jennifer Westacott on the Announcement of a Review of the Fair Work Act Australia’s economy is undergoing major structural change and our regulatory system, including...
Read moreA Competitive Australia Is Key to Effective Asian Engagement
Improving the competitiveness of the Australian economy will be fundamental to making the most of opportunities for engagement with the world’s growth hub of Asia, Business Council of Australia President...
Business Welcomes Big State Focus on a Strong Economy
The Interstate Reform Partnership agreed between New South Wales and Victoria is a welcome step in kick-starting cross-border reforms to grow the national economy and lift productivity, Business Council of...
Read moreReview of Regulatory Impact Assessments
Statement from BCA Chief Executive Jennifer Westacott on the Review of Regulatory Impact Assessments The Business Council of Australia welcomes the government’s announcement yesterday that it will be undertaking an...
Read moreHealth Check Shows We Must Change Our Aged Care Approach
The Australian Parliament must agree a long-term plan to reform the health and aged care system to address an unsustainable growth in demand and rising costs that will consume more...
Read moreWhite Paper a Solid Foundation for Future Energy Policy
The draft Energy White Paper released by the government today provides a solid foundation for ensuring secure, affordable and sustainable energy in the long term, Business Council of Australia (BCA)...
Read moreConclusion of the Durban Climate Change Negotiations
Statement from BCA Chief Executive Jennifer Westacott Following the Conclusion of the Durban Climate Change 11 December 2011 The success or otherwise of the Durban climate change negotiations will not be...
Read moreNot Too Late for Cost–Benefit Analysis of NBN Policy
The Productivity Commission’s finding that NBN Co’s business model is potentially in breach of the federal government’s own competition policy underlines the need for a cost–benefit analysis of the National...
Read moreStatement on the Decision by Heather Ridout to Move on from the Australian Industry Group
Statement from BCA Chief Executive Jennifer Westacott on the Decision by Heather Ridout to Move on from the Australian Industry Group “I congratulate Heather Ridout for a remarkable career with...
Read moreAirport Plan Marks Historic Advancement for Australia
Developing Sydney Airport to better meet current and future needs would support Australia’s economic growth in a number of important ways, according to Business Council of Australia President Tony Shepherd....
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