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Business Council says legislating penalty rates risks living standards
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. Business Council Chief Executive Bran Black said this ACTU policy...
BCA and COSBOA to host Business Debate between Treasurer and Shadow Treasurer on April 23
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 after early voting starts, both Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor...
A thriving business sector is the backbone to a stronger economy
Twenty business groups from right across Australia are calling on the Prime Minister, Opposition Leader and independents to provide a commitment for a policy agenda that backs businesses to succeed and deliver prosperity for all Australians in uncertain times. The...
Business Council warns further capping international student numbers will reduce growth and impact local jobs
The Business Council warns placing further caps on international students will impact one of our major export sectors, reduce growth and impact local jobs. Business Council Chief Executive Bran Black said the Coalition’s proposal for an around 25 per cent cap on foreign students would undermine our international...
Business Council statement on US tariffs
The Business Council is deeply disappointed by the size and scale of global tariffs imposed by the United States on Australia and other trading nations. Business Council Chief Executive Bran Black said these tariffs would hurt economic growth but urged...