The Business Council of Australia has made a submission to the Department of the Treasury's Corporations Legislation Amendment (Deregulatory and Other Measurers) Bill 2014. The submission strongly supports the government’s deregulatory agenda, with its focus on removing unnecessary costs and...
The Business Council of Australia supports the government’s intention to commence the crediting and purchasing elements of the Emissions Reduction Fund following the repeal of the clean energy legislation. This approach reduces the risks and compliance costs for business associated...
The Business Council of Australia has made a submission to the Department of Immigration and Border Protection in relation to the Independent Review of Integrity in the Temporary Work (Skilled) Visa (Subclass 457) Programme. The submission argues that an effective...
This is a joint submission by the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA), the Business Council of Australia (BCA) and the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) to the House of Representatives Inquiry into Streamlining Environment Regulation, ‘Green Tape’, and One-Stop-Shops....
The BCA has made a submission to the Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee inquiry into the Fair Work Amendment Bill 2014.The submission puts on record the BCA’s strong support for the Bill. We welcome the winding back of laws...
Submission to the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet on the Agricultural Competitiveness Issues Paper The agriculture sector has been, and continues to be, a source of comparative advantage for Australia and a strong contributor to our national prosperity....
The Productivity Commission’s draft report into public infrastructure is an opportunity to get Australians thinking right about the set of policies needed to ensure infrastructure provision meets the needs of our economy and communities. There are no quick fixes to...
The Financial System Inquiry provides a useful opportunity to ensure that the financial system is well placed to support future economic growth. The BCA believes that the relative strength of Australia's capital markets should be considered a national asset and...
This is a joint submission by the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA), the Business Council of Australia (BCA) and the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) to the House of Representatives Inquiry into Streamlining Environment Regulation, ‘Green Tape’, and One-Stop-Shops....
The BCA supports the repeal of the Migration Amendment (Offshore Resources Activity) Act. The repeal of the Act will remove a source of unnecessary delays and other regulatory costs on offshore resource projects that rely on a skilled and globally...