“The terms of reference for the Productivity Commission’s Review of the Workplace Relations Framework are an opportunity to redesign a stable workplace relations system that’s fit for purpose for the modern Australian economy,” BCA Chief Executive Jennifer Westacott said. “The...
BCA 2014 Indigenous Engagement Survey Report The results of the Business Council of Australia’s 2014 Indigenous engagement survey show our members are continuing to explore and find new ways of supporting Indigenous economic and social inclusion. “We have reached a...
The Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) confirms Australia has deep structural budget challenges, revealing an expected 13.5 per cent fall in the terms of trade and projected deficit of $40 billion,” BCA President Catherine Livingstone said. “Intergenerational pressures are...
Joint statement by Kate Carnell, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Ian Birks, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Services Roundtable; Catherine Livingstone , President, Business Council of Australia; Brendan Pearson, Chief Executive, Minerals Council of Australia; and Brent...
The federal government’s response to the Financial System Inquiry (FSI) must prioritise actions that will enhance the system’s ability to fund Australia’s economic growth and high-value job creation, said Acting Chief Economist of the Business Council of Australia Simon Pryor....
“Today’s National Accounts release is another wake up call for the need for policies to boost competitiveness, lift economic growth and see our way through upcoming economic challenges,” Business Council of Australia Chief Executive Jennifer Westacott said. “Today’s accounts showing...
“International Day of People with Disability is a time to reflect on the fact that realising our nation’s potential means realising the potential of every Australian,” said Business Council of Australia Chief Executive Jennifer Westacott. “With the budgets of all...
“Yesterday the Senate squandered an opportunity to begin much-needed reform of our higher education sector by failing to support the government’s Higher Education Research Amendment Bill 2014,” Business Council of Australia Chief Executive Jennifer Westacott said. Ms Westacott said it...
“The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) draft determination and benchmarking data shows that privatised electricity networks are more efficient and deliver lower prices to consumers,” Business Council of Australia Chief Executive Jennifer Westacott said today. Ms Westacott welcomed the AER’s draft...
“Today’s conclusion of the free trade agreement with China provides Australia with a huge global competitive advantage, and a historic opportunity to grow and diversify our economy over the next decade,” said Business Council of Australia Chief Executive Jennifer Westacott....