Speeches

Visit the speeches archive for articles published prior to 2016.

Speech to the 2018 outlook summit

I wanted to reflect on why reform is so hard and then move to some risks, realities, and a focus on some propositions and priorities. Why is reform so hard?...

Albert Street lecture

Speaker: Jennifer WestacottVenue: St Kevin’s College, Heyington Campus, 31 Moonga Road, ToorakDelivery: Wednesday, 19 September 2018Version: Final, 19 September 2018   Introduction Thank you, Paul, for that kind introduction, and welcome to everyone here...

CFO forum

Event: CFO ForumSpeaker: Jennifer Westacott Thank you Ayten for that introduction.  I want you to celebrate being the bean counters: The Chief Financial Officers of our nation’s leading companies. You...

Graduation Address, University of Technology Sydney

Event: Graduation Address, University of Technology SydneySpeaker: Jennifer WestacottDate 3 May 2018 I would like to start by acknowledging the Traditional Owners of the land we are meeting on today,...

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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...

New investment helping build a stronger Broadmeadows

We are pleased our Strong Australia community event has made a real difference to Melbourne’s northern suburbs, bringing together business and community leaders and inspiring the Pelligra Group to redevelop...

National accounts

Australia’s economy is not growing fast enough to deliver higher wages growth and better opportunities for all Australians, Business Council chief executive Jennifer Westacott said.   “These numbers are clear,...