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2013 Media Releases
Assessment Process Agreement is a Model to Follow
The Business Council of Australia welcomes the Commonwealth and New South Wales Governments signing a bilateral agreement to create a single environmental assessment process to reduce duplication in approvals while protecting environmental outcomes. “Today’s announcement starts to deliver on the...
Response to Mid-year Economic and Fiscal Outlook
Today’s Mid-year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) is a wake-up call to the Australian Parliament to face up to and act on the substantial economic and fiscal challenges Australia is now confronting, Business Council of Australia Chief Executive Jennifer Westacott...
BCA Indigenous Engagement Survey 2013: Thousands of New Jobs, Billions in Contracts
BCA Indigenous Engagement Survey 2013: Thousands of New Jobs, Billions in Contracts The Business Council of Australia’s fifth annual Indigenous engagement survey presents an inspiring picture of corporate Australia and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people working together to create...
Statement on the Council of Australian Governments Meeting
“The Business Council of Australia (BCA) welcomes Council of Australian Governments (COAG) commitment to progress work on infrastructure policy and supports the council’s move to a more focused agenda and streamlined machinery. “The commitment by all state governments to negotiate...
COAG Needs to Act on Productivity Commission’s Major Projects Report
The Productivity Commission’s report on Major Project Development Assessment Processes is a timely reminder for this week’s meeting of the Council of Australian Governments that now more than ever Australia’s economic success is tied to the delivery of major projects, Business Council...
Conclusion of Free Trade Agreement with South Korea to Boost Bilateral Trade and Investment
“The conclusion of negotiations on a bilateral Free Trade Agreement with South Korea is a shot in the arm for regional Australia, agri-business, the resources and services sectors and other parts of the economy,” said Business Council of Australia Chief...
Treasurer’s Decision to Reject ADM’s Proposed Acquisition of GrainCorp
Statement by BCA Chief Executive Jennifer Westacott on the Treasurer’s Decision to Reject ADM’s Proposed Acquisition of GrainCorp “On the face of it, the Treasurer’s decision to reject ADM’s proposed acquisition of GrainCorp risks undermining the federal government’s statement that...
Decision Time on Infrastructure Funding and Financing
There is plenty of private capital available to help meet Australia’s future infrastructure needs – estimated to be at least $760 billion over the next 10 years – provided governments can get the regulatory and reform settings right, the Business...
Improving Regulation Requires Sharper Focus on Regulators
Australia’s corporate regulators might be the envy of the world, but considerable opportunities remain for improving their oversight, a new assessment by the Business Council of Australia has found. In a paper released today, Improving Australia’s Regulatory System, the Business...
Lost Opportunity for Victoria’s Gas Development
It is disappointing the Victorian Government has ignored the advice of its Gas Market Taskforce led by Peter Reith, which recommends lifting restrictions to the development of a diversified onshore gas industry in Victoria, Business Council of Australia Chief Executive...