Opinion articles
Let’s shoot for champagne, not a beer budget

This article first appeared in The Australian on Saturday 8 May 2021 by Business Council of Australia chief executive Jennifer Westacott.

Let light in on corporate watchers

This opinion article by Business Council President Tim Reed was published in The Australian Financial Review on Monday 3 May 2021.  More than ever, businesses have to earn the trust of their communities. Community expectations – whether they be on...

Business saved the nation

This opinion article by Business Council chief executive Jennifer Westacott was published in The Australian on Monday 12 April 2021.  Over the past 18 months, in every challenge, business has stood alongside Australians through their darkest days. From the sheer...

This is a betrayal of all Australian workers

This opinion article by Business Council President Tim Reed was published in the The Australian on Thursday 22 March 2021. Behind this week’s welcome unemployment data are the stories of 89,000 Australians who were able to return to work last...

Business needs to lead the way for post COVID growth

This opinion article by Business Council chief executive Jennifer Westacott was published in the The Australian on Thursday 18 March 2021.

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Joint press conference with MCA, ACCI, MBA

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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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