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Labour gaps holding us back this Easter

Travellers facing delays this Easter are at the epicentre of inevitable labour shortages caused by two years of economic shutdown, Business Council chief executive Jennifer Westacott said. “As the economy comes out of hibernation and roars back to life, new...

New trade agreement to help lock in our recovery

An interim free trade agreement with India will help boost our economic recovery by expanding trade with one of the fastest growing major economies in the world, Business Council chief executive Jennifer Westacott said. “This is welcome progress towards a...

An election to secure Australia’s future

The Business Council is today releasing Seize the moment, an election statement based on consultations with Australia’s largest employers and with Australians from Darwin to Launceston and from Perth to Geelong. “Australians told us they want more. They know we...

Statement from Jennifer Westacott, Business Council chief executive

The business community today pays tribute to David Irvine AO, a thoughtful and considered diplomat and a public servant in the truest possible sense. Australia is poorer today for this monumental loss. David was one of our most sophisticated foreign...

Securing our economic future

“The economy is roaring back and the challenge will be to maintain momentum,’’ Business Council chief executive Jennifer Westacott said. “This budget helps take immediate pressure off Australians and begins laying the groundwork for a more secure economic future. “A...

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