2015 Media Releases
Process Lacking on Foreign Investment Change

The Business Council is concerned the government is sending the wrong message to overseas investors by lowering the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) screening threshold for agricultural land to A$15 million without proper process, according to Chief Executive Jennifer Westacott....

Process Lacking on Foreign Investment Change

The Business Council is concerned the government is sending the wrong message to overseas investors by lowering the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) screening threshold for agricultural land to A$15 million without proper process, according to Chief Executive Jennifer Westacott....

Statement Following Liberal Party Room Meeting

Following this morning’s vote in the Liberal party room, Business Council of Australia Chief Executive Jennifer Westacott said. “What matters to the BCA and our members is that we see traction on increasingly urgent policy changes to strengthen the Australian...

Statement Following Liberal Party Room Meeting

Following this morning’s vote in the Liberal party room, Business Council of Australia Chief Executive Jennifer Westacott said. “What matters to the BCA and our members is that we see traction on increasingly urgent policy changes to strengthen the Australian...

Statement on Company Tax Uncertainty

“Comments from Social Services Minister Scott Morrison this morning have only added to concerns around the possibility of a two-tiered company tax rate,” Business Council of Australia Chief Executive Jennifer Westacott said. “Not giving the promised company tax cut to...

Statement on Company Tax Uncertainty

“Comments from Social Services Minister Scott Morrison this morning have only added to concerns around the possibility of a two-tiered company tax rate,” Business Council of Australia Chief Executive Jennifer Westacott said. “Not giving the promised company tax cut to...

Comment on Workplace Relations Framework Inquiry

"The Productivity Commission inquiry into the performance of Australia’s workplace relations framework is a once in a generation opportunity to identify improvements to underpin successful and rewarding workplaces into the future,” Business Council of Australia Chief Executive Jennifer Westacott said....

Comment on Workplace Relations Framework Inquiry

"The Productivity Commission inquiry into the performance of Australia’s workplace relations framework is a once in a generation opportunity to identify improvements to underpin successful and rewarding workplaces into the future,” Business Council of Australia Chief Executive Jennifer Westacott said....

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