More jobs are welcome but we must attract investment
The thousands of jobs created in January show why business is the backbone of the economy, but it’s also a reminder that we need to double down on attracting investment...
Five reasons to worry about the economy
This opinion article by Business Council chief economist Adam Boyton was published in the Financial Review on Thursday 21 February 2019.
Read moreInterview with David Speers, Speers, Sky News
Event Interview with David Speers, Speers, Sky News Speaker Jennifer Westacott, David Speers Date 14 February 2019 Topics Tasmanian economy, big and small business, Strong Australia E&OE David...
Interview with Brian Carlton, Tasmania Talks, 7AD
Event Interview with Brian Carlton, Tasmania Talks, 7AD Speaker Jennifer Westacott, Brian Carlton Date 14 February 2019 Topics Post-secondary education, Tasmanian economy, big and small business, Strong Australia E&OE ...
Interview with Ryk Goddard, Breakfast, ABC Radio Hobart
Event Interview with Ryk Goddard, Breakfast, ABC Radio Hobart Speaker Jennifer Westacott, Ryk Goddard Date 14 February 2019 Topics Strong Australia, Tasmanian economy, big and small business E&OE Ryk: Jennifer...
Launceston part of a strong Australia
This opinion article by Business Council chief executive Jennifer Westacott was published in the Launceston Examiner on Wednesday 13 February 2019. Snuggled in Tasmania’s breathtaking North, Launceston is one of the...
Modern slavery - St Josephine Bakhita seminar and expo
Thank you for that kind introduction. I would like to thank the Archbishop, the Most Reverend Anthony Fisher for his leadership on the issue of modern slavery, and the Church...
Business welcomes Royal Commission report
The business community welcomes the final report of the Royal Commission into the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry, Business Council chief executive Jennifer Westacott said. “Commissioner Hayne’s common-sense but...
Five reasons to be cheerful about the Australian economy
This opinion article by Business Council chief economist Adam Boyton was published in the Financial Review on Thursday 24 January 2019. Economics is sometimes known as the dismal science. Which is...
Read moreNew OECD report shows Australia must act to boost investment
An OECD report released overnight confirms that Australia is falling behind in the global battle to attract the investment we need to create jobs, grow wages and boost living standards,...