"The first step in the Parliament agreeing on Australia’s long-term approach to reducing emissions has to be repealing the carbon tax," BCA Chief Executive Jennifer Westacott said. "The carbon tax...
Read moreBusiness Council of Australia Chief Executive Jennifer Westacott has joined fellow members of the Mentally Healthy Workplace Alliance in welcoming today’s release of the ‘Heads Up’ initiative. “Business leaders recognise...
“The Commonwealth Government achieved several important milestones today in its plans to remove duplication between the Commonwealth and the states on environmental approvals, without compromising our environmental heritage,” Business Council...
Read moreGeneral response “The 2014–15 federal budget is a solid start to putting the fiscal strategy back on track, but there is much more work to do to support growth and...
Read more“Today’s COAG National Partnership Agreement on Asset Recycling can expand the pool of funds available for new infrastructure, kick-start much-needed investment and provide a major input into lifting our productivity,”...
Read more“The National Commission of Audit Report presents a stark picture of the unsustainable spending path Australia is currently heading down,” said Business Council of Australia Chief Executive Jennifer Westacott. “The...
“The establishment of an industry growth fund to help workers and firms in the automotive industry recognises the critical role governments play in assisting workers to up-skill for the jobs...
Read more“A temporary levy to deal with Australia’s deficit, as speculated in today’s media, is not a solution to the fiscal challenge and could let governments off the hook on the...
The Business Council of Australia welcomes the release of the Emissions Reduction Fund White Paper and the opportunity for further consultation on the design of the Australian Government’s policy. “We...
Read more“The announcement of a second airport for Sydney is overdue recognition of the city’s long-term aviation needs and is a valuable investment in jobs and the future growth of Western...
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