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 moreAustralia 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...
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 moreStatement 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Read moreAustralia’s economy is not growing fast enough to deliver higher wages growth and better opportunities for all Australians, Business Council chief executive Jennifer Westacott said. “These numbers are clear,...