Business Council member companies from all sectors of the economy resolved to work together to counter growing cyber security threats, at a seminar this morning. "Cyber security is critical for business to address the connectivity conundrum: providing consumers connectivity, while...
“The Labor Party should act in the interests of a stronger economy for all the community by not opposing the full package of reforms in the government’s 10-year tax plan,” Business Council Chief Executive Jennifer Westacott said today. “To maximise...
Federal Shadow Treasurer, Chris Bowen, in The Australian Financial Review today, has articulated well the risks to the economy and to consumers if the Harper review recommendation to amend Section 46 is implemented in full, Business Council Chief Executive Jennifer...
Organisations representing Australia’s energy industry and consumers of all sizes have united in calling for a cooperative and strategic response to Australia’s energy transition and challenges, as Australia’s energy ministers gather in the aftermath of South Australia’s electricity blackout. Australia...
The Business Council welcomes the COAG Energy Council’s commitment to an independent review by Dr Alan Finkel to develop a national electricity market blueprint that will support the markets' transformation and ensure a secure, affordable and sustainable supply of electricity....
The Business Council of Australia welcomes the Turnbull Government’s announcement today of a new VET Student Loans program, and urges the Senate to urgently pass these much needed reforms to ensure new loans are available to students from 2017. “The...
The Business Council welcomes the release of the R&D Tax Incentive Review for comment, and stresses the importance of continuing to back research and development.“Government support for research and development is a critical component in the Australian innovation system,” Business...
The Business Council of Australia welcomes the Turnbull Government’s Australian Priority Investment Approach, noting that the best way to achieve social progress for all Australians is through economic opportunity. “This new approach will position the welfare system to be more...
If the Parliament abandons the 10-year enterprise tax plan it is effectively giving up on Australia’s global competitiveness. “The Business Council is focussed on building prosperity for all Australians. Introducing the company tax reform bill in its entirety matters, because...
The agreement between the Turnbull Government and the Opposition to pass more than $6 billion in budget savings over the forward estimates marks a positive start to the new Parliament. “This deal demonstrates that the two major parties can work...