The Business Council supports the Government’s reform program for the coastal shipping sector and the nine proposed amendments to the Coastal Trading Act 2012 set out in the Coastal Shipping Reforms Discussion Paper (2017). The changes will create a more streamlined and...
This is the Business Council of Australia’s submission to the Ministerial Forum on Vehicle Emissions’ consultation on vehicle emissions and fuel quality standards. The Business Council supports the introduction of stricter CO2 emission standards for new light vehicles in Australia. Multiple...
This is the Business Council of Australia’s submission to the Productivity Commission’s National Water Reform issues paper. The Business Council continues to support the development of regulatory frameworks in water markets that can pave the way for private investment in...
The Business Council of Australia has made a submission to Federal Treasury’s review of the Commonwealth Government’s Competitive Neutrality Policy. Competitive neutrality aims to ensure that government business activities, including Government Business Enterprises, do not receive a competitive advantage due...
The Business Council welcomes this opportunity to provide a submission on the Foreign Policy White Paper. In today’s increasingly globalised economy, the Australian business sector regards international stability and predictability as vital to prosperity of nations, including Australia. And increased...