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...
Bob Hawke
Statement by Business Council chief executive Jennifer Westacott: The business community today pays tribute to Bob Hawke, one of Australia’s greatest leaders and an icon of Australian politics. Bob Hawke’s...
Jennifer Westacott interview with Fran Kelly, ABC RN Breakfast
Event Jennifer Westacott interview with Fran Kelly, ABC RN Breakfast Speaker Jennifer Westacott Date Wednesday, 15 May 2019 Topics Wages, economy, workplace relations and Newstart E&OE
Read morePriorities for a stronger and fairer Australia
No matter who forms government, the priority must be accelerating economic growth, Business Council of Australia chief executive Jennifer Westacott said.
Read moreEmployers welcome commitment to making regional Australia stronger
Employers welcome the Government’s commitment today to invest in the infrastructure and education services that regional Australia needs to thrive, Business Council chief executive Jennifer Westacott said.
Read moreJennifer Westacott interview with Kristy Reading, ABC Radio Central West
Kristy Reading, host: Good morning to you, Jennifer. Jennifer Westacott, chief executive of the Business Council of Australia: Good morning. Kristy: Thank you for your time. Now, you’ve been visiting...
Jennifer Westacott interview with Kerry Peck, 2BS Bathurst
Event Jennifer Westacott interview with Kerry Peck, 2BS Bathurst Speaker Jennifer Westacott, Kerry Peck Date Thursday, 2 May 2019 Topics: Infrastructure, regional growth, regional planning E&OE Kerry: CEO of the...
Where's the election growth pitch?
This opinion article by Business Council chief economist Adam Boyton was published in the Financial Review on Monday 29 April 2019. Our ability to ensure all can enjoy Australia’s promise...
We can’t build a better Australia without business
This opinion article by Business Council chief executive Jennifer Westacott was published in the Financial Review on Thursday 11 April 2019. An anti-business and anti-growth agenda simply cannot deliver the...
Jennifer Westacott interview with Peter Ryan, ABC AM
Event Jennifer Westacott interview with Peter Ryan, ABC AM Speaker Jennifer Westacott, Peter Ryan, Sabra Lane Date Thursday, 11 April 2019 Topics A plan for a Stronger Australia, wages, economic growth, Newstart E&OE ...