Joint statement from John Osborn, Chief Operating Officer, Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Jennifer Westacott, Chief Executive, Business Council of Australia; and Brendan Pearson, Chief Executive, Minerals Council of Australia. Three of Australia’s leading business groups are today calling...
Statement on the Terms of Reference for the Royal Commission into Trade Union Governance and Corruption “The terms of reference released by the government today for the Royal Commission into Trade Union Governance and Corruption provide for a welcome opportunity...
“The Productivity Commission’s Draft Report on Public Infrastructure highlights there is no quick fix to Australia’s infrastructure challenges”, Business Council of Australia Chief Executive Jennifer Westacott said today. “The commission’s report is consistent with the BCA’s recent work on infrastructure...
Joint statement from John Osborn, Chief Operating Officer, Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Innes Willox, Chief Executive, Australian Industry Group; Jennifer Westacott, Chief Executive, Business Council of Australia; and Brendan Pearson, Chief Executive, Minerals Council of Australia. Four of...
“The Fair Work Amendment Bill 2014 makes a start on addressing the changes to workplace relations laws that are essential if we are to turn Australia’s rising job losses and economic uncertainty into jobs growth and opportunity”, Business Council of...
The Business Council of Australia has elected Mr Greig Gailey as its new President for a term of two years. Mr Gailey has been a Member of the BCA since 2001 and a Member of the BCA Board since 2005....
“This year’s federal budget has the opportunity to set Australia up for sustained economic growth if it puts the fiscal strategy back on track,” BCA Chief Executive Jennifer Westacott said. “Improved budget discipline is not counter to economic growth. It...
The Korea–Australia Free Trade Agreement is unambiguously good news for the Australian economy, Business Council of Australia Chief Executive Jennifer Westacott said. Ms Westacott welcomed the release by the Minister for Trade and Investment of the full text of the...
“All Australians, including union members, ought to be alarmed at the recent allegations concerning union corruption and criminal behaviour, and want them dealt with comprehensively,” BCA Chief Executive Jennifer Westacott said today. “We welcome the Australian Government’s decision to act...
Supply Nation and the Business Council of Australia (BCA) will this week launch a collaborative partnership to provide Indigenous businesses with growing opportunities to supply goods and services to Australia’s largest businesses. The partnership will see two of Australia’s leading...