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ASX report highlights business action on cyber security threats

“The ASX should be congratulated for its ASX 100 Cyber Health Check. It is a landmark report that for the first time shows us how the business community is responding to cyber risk,” Business Council chief executive Jennifer Westacott said...

New cadetship program to open doors for disadvantaged students

The Business Council and The Smith Family have joined forces on a new program to give young Australians from disadvantaged backgrounds the best chance to kickstart their careers. The Cadetship to Career program, to be launched in Sydney today, will initially place...

New temporary work visas an opportunity to rebuild public confidence

“The capacity for businesses to hire temporary workers to fill genuine skill shortages has been an overall boon for Australia, allowing the economy to ride out volatile economic cycles including in the mining industry,” Business Council chief executive Jennifer Westacott...

Business Council announces new code to speed up payments to small business suppliers

The Business Council is developing a national voluntary industry code that would ensure small business suppliers are paid within 30 days of issuing a correct invoice. The industry-led initiative is recommended in the Business Council’s submission to the Small Business and Family...

Statement on youth jobs PaTH

“We welcome today’s launch of Youth Jobs PaTH, an important practical initiative to help address youth unemployment,” Business Council chief executive Jennifer Westacott said. “Going from study to work has always been a challenge for young people. Right now, there...

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