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Release of The Asia Taskforce interim report: A second chance

Corporate task force releases interim report on what business needs to do to boost trade and investment in Asia The Business Council of Australia and Asia Society Australia’s Asia Taskforce today released their interim report, A Second Chance; Australian business...

Bipartisan approach to climate and energy welcome

We welcome today’s announcement from Labor leader Anthony Albanese that he will work to develop a bipartisan framework to reduce emissions, Business Council chief executive Jennifer Westacott said. “We cannot afford to waste the unprecedented co-operation we have achieved throughout...

New jobs must fuel our recovery

Today’s jobs figures are a stark reminder that the decisions we make now will determine our ability to create the new jobs needed to power our recovery, Business Council chief executive Jennifer Westacott said. “We need to make the right...

Foreign investment changes sensible

The changes to foreign investment rules announced by the Government today are sensible given unprecedented disruption to the global economy and heightened national security risks, Business Council chief executive Jennifer Westacott said. “The changes announced today will sensibly target the...

Plan for a jobs powered recovery welcome

We welcome the Prime Minister’s bold vision for a jobs powered recovery with a skills system that allows Australians to quickly take advantage of new industries and opportunities alongside a workplace relations system that supports job creation and higher wages,...

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