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The Government must address low productivity as National Accounts show economy going backwards in per capita terms

Today’s National Accounts figures show the economy grinding to a halt and highlight the need for the Government to urgently address weak productivity and declining international competitiveness.  Government spending and record high commodity prices have propped up the December quarter...

Stronger ASEAN business engagement critical to Australia’s future economic prosperity

The Business Council is calling for a greater level of investment and collaboration between Southeast Asian countries, to boost economic growth, as regional business leaders meet in Melbourne today to take part in ASEAN. Business Council Chief Executive Bran Black...

Business welcomes average decline in gender pay gap, but there is much more to be done

The Business Council of Australia welcomes the average decline in the gender pay gap shown in WGEA reporting today, but there is much more to be done. The average decline in the gender pay gap reflects the strong collaboration between...

BCA urges Government to reclaim Australia’s competitiveness in 2024-25 budget

The Business Council of Australia is calling on the Federal Government to urgently address Australia’s global competitiveness warning signs with practical actions in the Budget to be delivered in May of this year, otherwise investment and jobs will go elsewhere....

Climate related financial disclosures must align with international standards

The Business Council supports the continuous improvement in the quality of climate related financial disclosures to facilitate climate risks and opportunities when making investment decisions and is calling for close alignment with international standards. Providing investors with a rigorous view...

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