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Business Council calls for more R&D investment to lift productivity and economic growth
The Business Council says one way Australia’s lagging productivity could be turned around, is by significantly boosting investment in research...
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Media Statement: BCA welcomes focus on productivity to lift living standards
The following statement is attributed to Business Council Chief Executive Bran Black  “We welcome the Prime Minister’s focus on productivity,...
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Business Council unveils Australian AI report to secure leadership by 2028
The Business Council of Australia has today released a landmark report outlining a national blueprint to make Australia a global...
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Joint Statement: Industry leaders unite for productivity solutions to improve living standards
More than 20 groups representing Australia’s small, medium and large businesses, universities and the investment community met today in Sydney...
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BCA Chief Executive Bran Black interview with Sally Sara, ABC Radio National Breakfast
Event: BCA Chief Executive Bran Black interview with Sally Sara, ABC Radio National Breakfast Speakers: ABC Radio National Breakfast, Host...
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BCA Chief Executive Bran Black interview with Ross Greenwood, Business Now, Sky News
Event: BCA Chief Executive Bran Black interview with Ross Greenwood, Business Now, Sky News Speakers: Business Now, Host Ross Greenwood;...
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Business Debate with Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor
Event: Business Debate between Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor Speakers:Business Council of Australia Chief Executive Bran BlackTreasurer...
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BCA Chief Executive Bran Black and COSBOA CEO Luke Achterstraat interview with Laura Jayes, AM Agenda, Sky News
Event: BCA Chief Executive Bran Black and COSBOA CEO Luke Achterstraat interview with Laura Jayes, AM Agenda, Sky News Speakers:...
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Australia has what it takes to lead in AI
This opinion article by Business Council of Australia Chief Executive Bran Black was published on Capital Brief on 3 June...
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How business and government can work together to deliver a productivity agenda
This opinion article by Business Council of Australia Chief Executive Bran Black was published in the Sydney Morning Herald on...
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When business loses, Australia loses bigger
This opinion article by Business Council of Australia Chief Executive Bran Black and Council of Small Business Organisations Australia Chief...
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Time to quit dawdling on impending North West Shelf move
This opinion article by Business Council of Australia Chief Executive Bran Black was published in The West Australian on 12...
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Business Debate Opening Remarks by BCA Chief Executive Bran Black
Event: Business Council Chief Executive Bran Black opening remarks to Business Debate between Treasurer Jim Chalmer and Shadow Treasurer **Check...
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Business Council of Australia President Geoff Culbert address to AFR Business Summit
Speaker: Geoff Culbert, President of the Business Council of Australia ** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY ** It’s a pleasure to be...
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Business Council of Australia President Geoff Culbert speech to Annual Dinner 2024
Speaker: Geoff Culbert, President of the Business Council of Australia  **Check against delivery** Thank you very much Bran. And thank you...
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Business Council of Australia Chief Executive Bran Black Annual Dinner speech 2024
Speaker: Bran Black, Chief Executive, Business Council of Australia **Check against delivery** It’s almost 12 months to the day since I...
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Submission to the Strategic Examination of R&D
Australia’s long-term productivity and prosperity depend on our ability to turn research into outcomes. But we are falling behind global...
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Submission to ASIC Discussion Paper: Australia’s evolving capital markets
The Business Council of Australia (BCA) welcomes the opportunity to provide this submission to the Australia's evolving capital markets discussion...
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Submission to Merger reform – notification thresholds instrument exposure draft
The Business Council of Australia (BCA) welcomes the opportunity to provide a submission to Treasury's consultation on the Exposure draft...
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Submission to the ACCC draft Merger Assessment Guidelines consultation
The Business Council of Australia represents and advocates for its members, comprising more than 130 of Australia's largest and best-known...
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Accelerating Australia's AI Agenda
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Regulation Rumble 2024 - Comparing regulations and tax policies across states and territories to inspire a race to...
This is the second edition of the Business Council of Australia’s Regulation Rumble. Regulation, red tape, and poorly targeted taxes make...
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Australia’s flagging competitiveness and productivity
An Australia that competes harder and produces more Australians enjoy an extraordinary quality of life. It is becoming ever clearer, however,...
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It’s time to say yes to housing
Business has a deep interest in ensuring the availability of well-located, well-serviced homes for employees. Without reasonably priced and suitable...
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Economic roundup – March 2025
The monthly economic roundup provides you with a concise recap and key takeaways from the month that has been and...
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Economic roundup – February 2025
The monthly economic roundup provides you with a concise recap and key takeaways from the month that has been and...
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Economic roundup – January 2025
The monthly economic roundup provides you with a concise recap and key takeaways from the month that has been and...
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Economic roundup – November 2024
The monthly economic roundup provides you with a concise recap and key takeaways from the month that has been and...
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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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