2015 Media Releases
Increasing Gas Supply Still the Best Path to Lower Prices

“Projections from the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) which suggest previously forecast gas shortages are less likely through to 2019 are no excuse to go slow on exploration and development of new supplies,” BCA Chief Executive Jennifer Westacott said. “The...

The Business Case for Addressing Mental Health

Diversity Council Australia (DCA), Business Council of Australia (BCA) and beyondblue have teamed up to help businesses make practical changes to contribute to mentally healthy workplaces. At a workshop TOMORROW, the three organisations, (led by DCA CEO Lisa Annese, BCA...

Time For Action on Energy Reform

“Today’s Energy White Paper should spur governments across Australia to reform a critical sector of the Australian economy,” Business Council of Australia Chief Executive Jennifer Westacott said. “The white paper recognises that the energy sector enables every part of our...

BCA Welcomes the Opposition's RET Position

“The Opposition has taken a sensible step today in moving towards a workable compromise on the Renewable Energy Target (RET),” Business Council of Australia Chief Executive Jennifer Westacott said. “Last week, in a united front with other peak bodies, the...

BCA Statement on Harper Competition Policy Review

"The final report of the Competition Policy Review puts forward a substantive microeconomic reform agenda that can set Australia up for continued economic growth and strong job creation," BCA Chief Executive Jennifer Westacott said.  "The opportunities for reform reflected in...

BCA Statement on Government Tax Reform Discussion Paper

“The Federal Government’s tax discussion paper highlights serious structural flaws in Australia’s tax system that are undermining national competitiveness,” BCA President Catherine Livingstone said.“The paper underscores that the challenges facing Australia’s tax system are profound, including pressures on the tax...

BCA supports signing Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank MOU

“The Business Council of Australia supports the government’s decision to sign the Memorandum of Understanding for the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank,” BCA Chief Executive Jennifer Westacott said.“The decision allows Australia to sit with other foundational members to shape the rules,...

BCA Statement on Government Tax Reform Discussion Paper

“The Federal Government’s tax discussion paper highlights serious structural flaws in Australia’s tax system that are undermining national competitiveness,” BCA President Catherine Livingstone said.“The paper underscores that the challenges facing Australia’s tax system are profound, including pressures on the tax...

BCA supports signing Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank MOU

“The Business Council of Australia supports the government’s decision to sign the Memorandum of Understanding for the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank,” BCA Chief Executive Jennifer Westacott said.“The decision allows Australia to sit with other foundational members to shape the rules,...

BCA and Supply Nation Drive Supplier Diversity Discussion

Today a joint Business Council of Australia (BCA) and Supply Nation event hosted by NAB  saw over 100 representatives from Australian businesses discuss the future of supplier diversity in Australia and meet with Indigenous businesses. “Supporting the development of the...

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