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Environmental law reform needs to improve outcomes and not risk future investment

Australia’s environmental laws need to strengthen environmental outcomes, while also providing greater certainty for future investment in projects linked to the net-zero economy and additional housing. The Business Council has long supported the need for reform of Australia’s EPBC Act...

Competitive settings must be central to Government’s IRA response

Addressing Australia’s competitiveness settings must be at the heart of the Government’s new Future Made in Australia approach to ensure the private sector also invests in critical projects, according to the Business Council.   The BCA has long called for the...

Merger reform achieves a balance of economic and regulatory needs with further consultation required

The Business Council says the Government’s proposed reform to company mergers achieves a balance between economic and regulatory needs, however close consultation will be required to ensure businesses aren’t burdened with unintended consequences. “Mergers can lead to diversification and efficiencies...

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...

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