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AI consultation is a step in the right direction
Australia needs to adopt an AI framework that safeguards the community, while also encouraging businesses to use this technology which...
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Australia’s economy is stalling and in need of better business conditions
The latest National Account figures revealed the economy is barely growing, with gross domestic product in real per capita terms...
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Greens policy will drive businesses and jobs out of Australia
The Greens policy to overtax successful companies will force up prices on everyday essentials, cut Australian jobs and investment, and...
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Government’s student caps will damage the economy
The Business Council says the Government’s decision to place caps on the number of international students permitted at each university...
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Bran Black interview with Patricia Karveles, ABC RN Breakfast
  Event: Business Council Chief Executive Bran Black interview with Patricia Karvelas, RN Breakfast, ABC Radio National   Speakers: Business...
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Bran Black interview with Matthew Pantelis, Five AA
Event: Bran Black interview with Matthew Pantelis, Five AA, Mornings with Matthew Pantelis Speakers: Business Council of Australia Chief Executive...
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Bran Black interview with Ali Moore, ABC Melbourne Drive, ABC
Event: Bran Black interview with Ali Moore, ABC Melbourne Drive, ABC Speakers: Ali Moore Host ABC Melbourne Drive, ABC; Bran...
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Australia-China CEO Roundtable in Perth - Bran Black closing remarks
Event: Closing remarks – Australia-China CEO Roundtable PerthSpeakers: Bran Black Chief Executive, Business Council of AustraliaTopics: Australia-China CEO Roundtable E&OE...
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Raising the bar against mergers will rob everyone of benefits
This opinion article by Business Council of Australia Chief Executive Bran Black was published in the Australian Financial Review on...
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AUKUS isn’t just subs in SA, it’s whole-of-economy transformation – if we’re smart
This opinion article by Business Council of Australia Chief Executive Bran Black was published in The Australian on 17 August...
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Cleaning up the CFMEU starts with clear eyes about the challenge ahead
This opinion article by Business Council of Australia Chief Executive Bran Black was published in The Australian on 23 July...
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Stop fishing for red herrings and start fixing the issues
This opinion article by Business Council Chief Executive Bran Black was published in The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age...
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Bran Black keynote address to the Business Hunter Annual Summit 2024
Speaker: Bran Black, Chief Executive, Business Council of Australia **CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY** Thank you very much for having me here...
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BCA President Geoff Culbert AFR Business Summit Speech
***Check against delivery*** This is my first speech as President of the BCA, and I’m going to make some pretty direct comments. But before I start, I want to make it absolutely clear that what I’m about...
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BCA President Tim Reed 2023 Annual Dinner speech
**CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY** Thank you Jennifer, welcome Prime Minister, welcome Treasurer and a very warm welcome to all guests and...
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Opening address to the Australia-Canada Economic Leadership Forum Toronto
Speaker: Jennifer Westacott AO, chief executive of the Business Council of Australia Venue: Four Seasons Hotel, Toronto Introduction Thank you,...
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Submission to the National Energy Workforce Strategy
The scale, breadth and complexity of the net zero transition has been described as the next industrial revolution by some...
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Submission to Draft Treasury Laws Amendment Bill 2024: Acquisitions and explanatory materials consultation
The Business Council of Australia (BCA) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the exposure draft and explanatory memorandum that sets...
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Senate Inquiry into the Future Made in Australia Bill 2024
The Business Council of Australia (BCA) welcomes the opportunity to provide a submission to the Senate Inquiry into the Future...
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Submission to Hydrogen Production Tax Incentive Consultation Paper
The Business Council of Australia (BCA) welcomes the opportunity to provide a submission to the consultation paper for the proposed...
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Regulation Rumble 2023 - A guide to national best practice
This is the first edition of the BCA’s Regulation Rumble, a jurisdictional scorecard that ranks regulation and business taxes across...
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Seize the moment
The purpose of the Business Council of Australia is to ensure the country is economically strong to support a fair,...
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Improving employment outcomes for people with disability
With a range of skills and experiences, people with disability represent one of Australia’s greatest underrepresented talent pools. However, Australia...
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Migration makes Australia stronger
Migration is an essential element in the success of Australia. In an economic sense, young skilled migrants help manage our...
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Chief economist's update - October 2021
Key points Management of the Delta variant of COVID remains the dominant factor influencing the Australian economy. The costs of...
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Chief economist's update - June 2021
Key points The global and Australian economies are bouncing back. Australia's recovery is evident in the March quarter National Accounts....
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Labour market update - February 2021
The February 2021 labour force data showed employment surged with 89,000 Australians finding work and the unemployment rate dropping sharply...
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Economic update - 2 December 2020
GDP growth rose 3.3% in the September quarter 2020 – the largest quarterly rise since 1976 and at the upper...
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The Microsoft Traineeship Program brings diversity to the technology sector
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The Biggies: Woolworths stacks up as ‘quiet hero’
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The Biggies: EY’s practical support comforted fire victims
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The Biggies: BP Australia makes big impact in crises
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