Strong business for better lives
This opinion article by Business Council chief executive Jennifer Westacott was published in the Hobart Mercury on Monday 11 February 2019. Business confidence is high on the island state, and it's clear...
Jennifer Westacott, interview with Tim McMillan, ABC Radio Perth
Event: Interview with Tim McMillan, ABC Radio Perth Speaker: Jennifer Westacott Date: 29 November 2018 Topics: Education and skills E&OE Tim McMillan, Host: Jennifer Westacott is the CEO of the...
Business welcomes a step towards skills reform
We welcome the government’s announcement that it will undertake an independent review of Australia’s vocational education and skills system and act to boost the number of apprentices, Business Council chief...
Future-proof: the future of Australia's post-secondary education and skills system
I would like to start by acknowledging the Traditional Owners of the land we are meeting on today and pay respect to their elders past and present. I would also...
Australia at work: managing adjustment and change
I would like to start by acknowledging the Traditional Owners of the land we are meeting on today, the Ngunawal and Ngambri people, and pay respect to their elders past...
Now you are students but you must prepare to lead
This opinion article by Jennifer Westacott was published in Herald Sun on 20 September 2018. I am bewildered by what has played out in our national capital. We have to rise above...
Albert Street Lecture
Speaker: Jennifer WestacottVenue: St Kevin’s College, Heyington Campus, 31 Moonga Road, ToorakDelivery: Wednesday, 19 September 2018Version: Final, 19 September 2018 Introduction Thank you, Paul, for that kind introduction, and welcome to everyone here...
Future-Proof: Australia’s future post-secondary education and skills system
In releasing its reform plan Future-proof: Australia’s future post-secondary education and skills system the Business Council has set out a clear blueprint for how to deliver a world class education and skills...