The delays and costs imposed by the NSW Planning System are outsized compared to other jurisdictions. In this context the Business Council is concerned about the impacts of the proposed Design and Place SEPP exacerbating this further. Additional work should...
The NSW Government have proposed reforms to the planning proposals process (‘rezoning’), which are used to amend height limits, zones, and other planning restrictions for a particular piece of land. These reforms would significantly reduce the time taken to change...
Our economic growth, competitive advantage and future prosperity rests on our capacity to address workforce participation issues. Increasing the workforce participation of women is one of our nation’s biggest economic and social opportunities. Equally, ensuring we are maximising our talent...
Key budget recommendations include: Skilling the workforce by increasing investment in VET through an ambitious new National Skills Agreement which also better targets training to the needs of learners and their employers. Extending the Boosting Apprentice Commencement wage subsidy for...
Australia’s sea ports are the gateway through which much of the nation’s trade travels. In 2018-19 the combined value of Australia’s maritime imports and exports exceeded $550 billion, with over 1.5 billion tonnes moved by ship. This ranged from goods...