Budget progress makes for a stronger Australia
“Australians should not underestimate the importance of the progress we have made in clawing our way out of deficit,’’ Business Council chief executive Jennifer Westacott said today.
Read moreExcessive red tape and unnecessary regulation costs us all
Excessive red tape and unnecessary regulation is costing all Australians, undermining the creation of more jobs, the delivery of products and services at cheaper prices, and the ability of existing...
Read moreNational accounts
Australia is in a low productivity, low growth rut, which is holding our economy back from delivering higher wages growth and improved living standards for all Australians, Business Council chief...
Australia's productivity challenge
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is spot on to highlight Australia’s productivity challenge and has moved to restore the confidence of business to invest, Business Council of Australia Chief Executive Jennifer Westacott...
Read moreTim Fischer AC
Statement by Business Council of Australia chief executive Jennifer Westacott AO The business community today pays tribute to Tim Fischer AC, a great Australian and a true gentleman. The...
Business welcomes EU trade negotiations
We strongly support the negotiation of a comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) which will further enhance Australia’s vital trade and investment interests, Business Council chief...
$3 billion boost for Indigenous businesses
Some of Australia’s biggest businesses will collectively spend over $3 billion with Indigenous suppliers over 5 years under the Business Council’s Raising the Bar initiative, launched today by Minister for...
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...
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...
New investment helping build a stronger Broadmeadows
We are pleased our Strong Australia community event has made a real difference to Melbourne’s northern suburbs, bringing together business and community leaders and inspiring the Pelligra Group to redevelop...
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