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Economic update - 15 August

Australia’s labour market continues to generate rapid (and full-time) jobs growth; while wages growth is outstripping inflation. The robust trend in jobs growth in Australia continued into July, with employment rising by 41.1k in the month. An increase in labour...

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Business Council says legislating penalty rates risks living standards

19 April 2025

The Business Council says Labor’s push to legislate a union policy on penalty rates will only exacerbate cost-of-living pressures, make it harder for businesses to employ and slash job opportunities....

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Joint Doorstop with Business Groups, Australian Parliament House

10 April 2025

Event: Joint doorstop with business groups at Mural Haul, Australian Parliament House Speakers: - Business Council of Australia Chief Executive Bran Black;- Council of Small Business Organisations Australia CEO Luke...

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BCA and COSBOA to host Business Debate between Treasurer and Shadow Treasurer on April 23

10 April 2025

The Business Council of Australia and the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia will host the Business Debate, ahead of the May 3 election, with global uncertainty highlighting the need for both parties to deliver an economic plan that backs businesses.   On April 23, one day...

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