As outlined in previous submissions, the Business Council’s view is that the Bill is not the preferred way to meet the stated policy objective of giving small businesses confidence that standard contracts they enter into are fair and reasonable, and...
The Business Council strongly supports the ChAFTA, as it ensures a competitive edge for Australia's trade in our most important sectors with our largest trading partner. The Business Council approached its assessment of ChAFTA with the view of testing whether...
The Business Council welcomes the opportunity to comment on the exposure draft legislation in relation to implementing foreign investment reforms, which will be given effect by the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Legislation Amendment Bill 2015, the Register of Foreign Ownership...
Over the last decade, Victoria has been a leader in VET reform. It recognised the importance of the sector, and pioneered the training entitlement model, supported by significantly increased funding. The Business Council applauds successive Victorian governments for this focus. ...
The submission has been prepared in the context of the Business Council’s energy and climate change vision and policy principles. It argues that the independent review of the Victorian Climate Change Act 2010 should adopt a best practice approach to...
Australia needs a comprehensive package of tax reform that brings the whole community along and delivers a tax system that works for all Australians. If we are to create a stronger and more resilient economy we need businesses to invest,...
This submission responds to the Joint Select Committee on Trade and Investment Growth's 'Inquiry into the Business Experience in Utilising Australia's Free Trade Agreements'. It outlines limitation of existing Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), and suggest a range of proposals to...
This submission responds to the Joint Select Committee on Trade and Investment Growth's 'Inquiry into the Business Experience in Utilising Australia's Free Trade Agreements'. It outlines limitation of existing Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), and suggest a range of proposals to...
Australia’s gas markets are critically important to the prosperity of our economy and community.In 2013, the Business Council established an Energy Working Group to examine key public policy issues in relation to Australia's energy markets. The working group oversaw the...
The Business Council’s submission to the Productivity Commission inquiry into Australia's migrant intake argues that temporary and permanent migration are increasingly interconnected and both are needed to grow our economy. Effective policies for permanent and temporary migration are needed to...