Speeches
2021 John Monash Oration - We can and we must: securing Australia’s economic future

Speaker: Jennifer Westacott, Business Council of Australia chief executive Venue: Online event, Sydney  When: Wednesday, 3 November 2021 Topics: Securing Australia’s economic future; decarbonisation; skills; China; state border restrictions  

Address to the Regional Universities Network Conference

Speaker:  Jennifer Westacott AO, Business Council chief executive Venue: Via zoom Delivery:  Friday 17 September, 2021 Topics: Tertiary education, regional education, regional jobs, innovation, Australia’s COVID-19 economic recovery

Business Council speech: Growth is the only way forward - PwC Federal Budget Insights

Speaker: Jennifer Westacott, Business Council of Australia chief executive Venue:  Online event, Sydney   When:  Wednesday, 12 May 2021 Topics: Budget 2021, business investment, economic growth

Tim Reed speech, address to the 2021 annual dinner

Speaker: Tim Reed, Business Council of Australia President Venue:  The Fullerton Hotel, Sydney   Topics: Economic recovery, Business Council policy priorities   ***Check against delivery*** Thank you Jennifer & welcome Prime Minister, Treasurer, other members of parliament, welcome friends &...

Jennifer Westacott speech to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Business Envoy Speaker Series

Speaker: Jennifer Westacott AO, chief executive, Business Council of Australia Venue: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Canberra Synopsis After the pandemic, the risk is Australia adopts a mission accomplished mindset – failing to confront the significant challenges ahead of...

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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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