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2014 Media Releases
Senate Should Act Now to Repeal the Carbon Tax
"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...
Heads Up Helps Build Mentally Healthy Workplaces
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...
Major Milestones on Streamlined Environmental Approvals
“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...
Statement on the 2014–15 Federal Budget
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...
COAG Deal on Asset Recycling Paves the Way for Better Infrastructure
“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...
Statement on the Commission of Audit Report
“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...
Industry Growth Fund Sets the Right Course
“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...
Temporary Levy Not the Way to Tackle Fiscal Deficit
“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...
Statement on the Emissions Reduction Fund White Paper
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...
Statement on Second Sydney Airport
“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....