Committees

The detailed work of the Business Council of Australia is undertaken through four policy committees focused on the policy development priorities of the organisation.

The four committees, and four special-issue task forces, are comprised of member CEOs.

Economic Policy and Competitiveness Committee

The Business Council of Australia’s Economic Policy and Competitiveness Committee advocates strong fiscal and economic policy that supports Australia’s international competitiveness, and an environment that promotes investment. Committee membership Alison...

Energy and Climate Change Committee

Regain Australia's energy comparative advantage while implementing a suite of durable, national, climate change policies that are integrated with broader energy policy. Committee membership Paul Broad, Snowy Hydro LimitedFrank Calabria,...

Global Engagement Task Force

The Business Council of Australia’s Global Engagement Task Force advocates to maximise the opportunities that arise from our engagement with the global economy, recognising that the strength of Australia's economy...

Governance and Citizenship Committee

Ensure the contribution business makes to national prosperity is widely understood. Assist businesses to maximise this contribution. Committee membership Stuart Irvine, Lion (Committee Chairman)David Attenborough, Tabcorp Holdings LimitedBrad Banducci, Woolworths LimitedBob...

Healthy Australia Task Force

The Business Council of Australia’s Healthy Australia Task Force advocates for redesign of the health system so that health services are provided in a way that is consumer centred, fiscally...

Indigenous Engagement Task Force

The Business Council of Australia (BCA) acknowledges the traditional owners of country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land and community. We pay our respect to them and their...

Innovation Task Force

The Business Council of Australia Innovation Task Force advocates for an integrated approach to creating an effective Australian innovation system and promoting the productivity and competitiveness of Australian industry. In October...

Infrastructure and Growth Committee

The Business Council of Australia’s Infrastructure and Growth Committee oversees the development and advocacy of population, infrastructure and regional development policies to support growth, productivity and improved living standards. Committee...

Skills, Education and Flexibility Committee

The Business Council of Australia’s Skills, Education and Flexibility Committee advocates for education and skills policies that equip learners with the knowledge, skills and thinking for the modern world, and workplace...