“The Productivity Commission’s final workplace relations report has fallen short of addressing what is required in a modern economy to give workplaces the necessary agility to innovate and lift productivity – the keys to job creation and higher wages,” Business...
“The ATO’s publication of company tax data is an important input to the transparency and integrity of the Australian tax system,” Business Council of Australia (BCA) Chief Executive Jennifer Westacott said. “The data provides context on key issues being debated...
"Australia has made a solid contribution to what is significant progress on global greenhouse gas emissions reduction at the Paris climate change talks," Business Council of Australia (BCA) Chief Executive Jennifer Westacott said. “The outcomes of the last two weeks of intensive negotiations have been important on...
“The government’s release of a discussion paper regarding section 46 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 is a timely opportunity to reset the debate and develop a shared understanding of the best way forward in the interests of consumers,”...
“The Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) highlights the inescapable need to carefully return to a structural surplus that is achieved through major program redesign, and to push ahead with growth-oriented initiatives such as comprehensive tax reform,” Business Council of...
“The National Innovation and Science Agenda highlights the critical importance of innovation in growing the Australian economy, creating jobs, lifting the competitiveness of large and small Australian businesses, and the wages and living standards of Australians,” Business Council of Australia...
“The Business Council welcomes the announcement of a Referendum Council to advise on progress and next steps towards recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in our Constitution,” BCA Chief Executive Jennifer Westacott said. “We congratulate Michael Rose, Chief...
“It is great to see both the government and the Opposition making such strong commitments to innovation in Australia, as innovation will underpin future economic growth and job creation,” BCA Chief Executive Jennifer Westacott said. “For too long Australia has...
"The report from the Senate Inquiry into Australia’s Innovation System reinforces the crucial role of innovation in driving economic growth and job creation in Australia,” BCA Chief Executive Jennifer Westacott said. "Mobilising all the elements of the system which builds...