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Business backs bigger 2030 target to put us in decarbonisation box seat

This opinion article by Business Council chief executive Jennifer Westacott and President Tim Reed was first published in The Australian Financial Review on Saturday 10 October 2021. For more than two years, the Business Council of Australia has been working to find...

We all must ensure economic recovery

This opinion article by Business Council chief executive Jennifer Westacott was first published in The Australian on Friday 27 August 2021.

Six big shifts to get growth out of the slow lane

This opinion article by Business Council President Tim Reed was first published in The Australian Financial Review on Wednesday 7 July 2021. The Business Council’s Living on borrowed time discussion paper is designed to begin a nationwide conversation about where...

Growth is in the air as western Sydney hub booms

This opinion article by Business Council chief executive Jennifer Westacott was first published in The Australian on Friday 18 June 2021.

Stronger regions mean a stronger Australia

This opinion article by Business Council chief executive Jennifer Westacott was first published in The Canberra Times on Wednesday 26 May 2021.  As we continue recovering from the pandemic, now is the time to look to regional Australia and the...

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Joint press conference with MCA, ACCI, MBA

7 December 2023

Event: Joint press conference with MCA, ACCI, MBASpeakers: Bran Black Chief Executive Business Council of Australia; Tania Constable Chief Executive Officer Minerals Council of Australia; Andrew McKellar Chief Executive Officer...

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Joint Media Statement: Employer groups slam Government actions which will hit Australians with cost-of-living increases

7 December 2023

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...

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

7 December 2023

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...

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