Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan needs to be clear and open about why the merger between the ASX and the Singapore Stock Exchange is not in the national interest, should the government decide to reject the proposal, the BCA says. “At...
BCA Acting Chief Executive Maria Tarrant has joined a group of leading Australian business figures to urge the federal government not to drop its Asia studies and languages program, due to end this year. In a letter addressed to all...
Business Council of Australia President Graham Bradley has today written a letter in response to correspondence from Prime Minister Julia Gillard that sought clarification of the BCA’s climate change policies. The Prime Minister was responding to a letter from Graham Bradley, sent...
Australia’s higher education sector is responsible for delivering much of the knowledge and the capabilities required to maintain a strong and productive economy for the benefit of all Australians. “To compete on the global stage into the future, Australian businesses...
Australian Industry Greenhouse Network–BCA Carbon Pricing Forum The Business Council of Australia and the Australian Industry Greenhouse Network (AIGN) hosted a forum in Canberra today on the issues influencing the implementation of a carbon price in Australia. Speakers at the forum included: the...
The Business Council of Australia continues to be a staunch supporter of tax reform and we expect to make a substantial contribution to shaping the national tax policy debate in the lead up to the tax forum. The report of...
Statement by Business Council of Australia Acting Chief Executive Maria Tarrant The announcement today by the Treasurer Wayne Swan of details of the tax forum is an important step in regaining momentum on tax reform. Reform of Australia’s tax and...
The Business Council of Australia said today that the federal government’s response to the Resourcing the Future report would make an important contribution to meeting future workforce requirements of the resources and energy sector. Acting Chief Executive, Maria Tarrant, said...
The BCA welcomes the announcement by Health Minister Nicola Roxon that she intends to establish a National Performance Authority to drive better outcomes in the health system. Acting Chief Executive Maria Tarrant said the announcement is consistent with calls by...
Executive Summary of the Submission on the Development of Australia’s Sustainable Population Strategy (PDF) Submission on the Development of Australia’s Sustainable Population Strategy (PDF, 1.5MB)