"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 is one of the highest in the world, and is...
Business 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 devastating consequences mental illness can have on individuals, on...
“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 of Australia Chief Executive Jennifer Westacott said. “The introduction of...
General 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 deliver a sustainable budget position for the long term,” Business...
“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,” Business Council of Australia Chief Executive Jennifer Westacott said. “Recycling...
“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 report highlights that nothing short of major structural changes to...
“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 of the future,” Business Council of Australia Chief Executive Jennifer...
“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 structural steps needed to fix the budget properly,” Business Council...
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 are pleased to see a return to proper process in...
“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 Sydney,” Business Council of Australia Chief Executive Jennifer Westacott said....