Economy

Unnecessary regulation drag on productivity and job creation

We welcome the Morrison government’s announcement to establish a Productivity Commission review into streamlining regulation in the resources sector, Business Council chief executive Jennifer Westacott said today. “The resources sector...

Don't base policy on labour market myths

This opinion article by Business Council chief economist Adam Boyton was published in the Australian Financial Review on Thursday 18 July 2019 The jobs market has remained strong over the...

Tax changes good for workers, good for the economy

Australians will have more money in their pockets and the economy will receive a much-needed boost as a result of yesterday's successful passage of personal income tax reforms, Business Council...

Time’s ripe for tax cuts

This opinion article by Business Council chief executive Jennifer Westacott was published in the Daily Telegraph on Friday 28 June 2019.  A simpler, fairer tax system will not just benefit...

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...

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2019 Election

The Business Council congratulates the Prime Minister and his team on the re-election of the Liberal-National Coalition Government. “We look forward to working with the government to drive even higher...

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Pop up mall a boost for resilient community

The opening today of Mogo’s pop up shopping mall, a Business Council project to re-house bushfire destroyed small businesses, is testament to the local community’s resilience and signals hope for...

NSW Government helping keep businesses' doors open

The NSW Government’s decision to remove taxes on jobs will help keep businesses’ doors open and people in jobs through the coronavirus challenge, Business Council chief executive Jennifer Westacott said....

The right package for extraordinary circumstances

The Morrison Government has announced the right package for extraordinary circumstances, focusing on the most vulnerable businesses and most vulnerable Australians, Business Council Chief Executive Jennifer Westacott said. “This helps...