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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...

Fix the kitchen table economy

This opinion article by Business Council chief economist Adam Boyton was published in the Financial Review on Wednesday 19 June 2019.  Australia is in a growth rut. And at the heart of our growth problem is weakness in private sector...

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