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Give VET its worth for sake of our future

This opinion article by Business Council chief executive Jennifer Westacott was published in the Townsville Bulletin on Saturday 24 August 2019. AS ONE of the nation’s most important second-tier cities, Australia needs Townsville to thrive and anchor job creation, development...

In the absence of tax cuts, investment allowance is key

This opinion article by Business Council chief executive Jennifer Westacott was published in the Financial Review on Tuesday 13 August 2019. The growth discussion is back. And in light of ongoing global trade tensions it’s unlikely to go away anytime...

Productivity matters and we need to lift it

This opinion article by Business Council chief executive Jennifer Westacott was published in The Weekend Australian on Saturday 10 August 2019  Australians will have their own views about this year’s federal election ­result but there can be little doubt it...

Don't base policy on labour market myths

This opinion article by Business Council chief economist Adam Boyton was published in the Australian Financial Review on Thursday 18 July 2019 The jobs market has remained strong over the past year despite some softness in economic growth. Thursday's labour...

Time’s ripe for tax cuts

This opinion article by Business Council chief executive Jennifer Westacott was published in the Daily Telegraph on Friday 28 June 2019.  A simpler, fairer tax system will not just benefit those suffering from bracket creep, but the whole economy. Every...

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