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Government rushes workplace changes to avoid scrutiny and claim Christmas ‘win’

The Government is rushing significant workplace relations changes through the Senate today without consultation or scrutiny, which will add more costs to business, hit jobs and drive-up costs. Business Council Chief Executive Bran Black said the Government was pushing significant...

Fragile economy cannot withstand radical workplace relations changes

Today’s National Accounts figures confirmed the economy has all but stalled and with productivity still very weak, Australia is now facing a difficult future with lower living standards and higher unemployment. The GDP figures confirmed growth in Australia’s economy is...

Welcome steps to addressing workforce needs of business

The BCA welcomes the inclusion of a demand led approach to addressing the workforce needs of business, with the release of the Rebuilding Employment Services report by the Select Committee on Workforce Australia Employment Services. Too many Australians are left...

Rushed IR amendments increase costs, complexity and confusion for businesses and 2.7 million workers

The Business Council says the Government’s rushed workplace relations amendments, announced today, will still mean more costs on businesses and consumers, increased complexity across the economy and uncertainty on pay and hours for 2.7 million casual workers. BCA Chief Executive...

Joint media statement - Government is trying to rush hundreds of IR amendments through Parliament with no consultation

Joint statement from:Business Council of AustraliaAustralian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Australian Energy Producers Australian Industry GroupAustralian Retailers AssociationCouncil of Small Business Organisations AustraliaMaster Builders Australia Minerals Council of AustraliaNational Farmers Federation Recruitment, Consulting and Staffing AssociationRestaurant and Catering Industry...

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