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New climate financial reporting standards will provide more certainty to investment

The Business Council supports the implementation of climate financial reporting to better enhance investment decisions in projects linked to Australia’s net zero transition. Business Council Chief Executive Bran Black said the BCA advocated for a number of changes to the...

New body to provide important co-ordination role in transition to net zero

The Business Council supports the establishment of a Net Zero Economy Authority (NZEA) to better coordinate the long-term objective of decarbonising the economy and reaching net zero by 2050. The BCA has long called for an independent body to facilitate...

Greens Bill will make cost-of-living crisis worse

The Senate should reject the Greens’ divestiture legislation to break up Australian businesses because it could make the cost-of-living crisis worse while risking jobs and investment, according to the Business Council. BCA Chief Executive Bran Black said the last three...

Paid parental leave changes to better support female workforce participation and economic growth

The Business Council of Australia says bringing paid parental leave up to 26 weeks by 2026 will better support female participation in the workforce and grow the economy. BCA Chief Executive Bran Black said the changes would create more equity...

Treasurer’s Productivity Commission review is a step in the right direction

The Business Council says the plan, by Treasurer Jim Chalmers, to develop more reform options to lift Australia’s productivity, particularly with the states and territories, is a good first step. BCA Chief Executive Bran Black said the Government and the...

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