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...
Jennifer Westacott 2019 budget interview with Fran Kelly, ABC RN Breakfast
Event Jennifer Westacott interview with Fran Kelly, ABC RN Breakfast Speaker Jennifer Westacott Date Wednesday, 3 April 2019 Topics Budget 2019, tax and Newstart E&OE Fran Kelly, ABC RN...
Businesses paying more tax than ever
Company tax data released today shows that large companies in Australia are paying almost two thirds of all company tax, providing $45.7 billion in government revenue to fund services and...
Submission to the inquiry into Treasury Laws Amendment (making sure multinationals pay their fair share of tax in Australia and other measures) Bill 2018
The Business Council of Australia welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Senate Economics Legislation Committee Inquiry into the Treasury Laws Amendment (Making Sure Multinationals Pay Their Fair...
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...
Business welcomes plan to bring tax cuts forward
Business commends the Government’s commitment to fast-track tax cuts for businesses with a turnover up to $50 million, Business Council chief executive Jennifer Westacott said today. “The Government’s plan to...
Interview with David Speers, Sky News, Speers on Sunday
Event: Interview with David Speers, Sky News, Speers on SundaySpeaker: Jennifer WestacottDate: 16 September 2018Topics: Energy, company tax, aged care royal commission E&OE David Speers, Host: Only a month ago, Malcolm...
Interview with Fran Kelly, ABC RN Breakfast
Event: Interview with Fran Kelly, ABC RN BreakfastSpeaker: Jennifer WestacottDate: 7 September 2018Topics: Energy, company tax and political culture E&OE Fran Kelly, Host: The economy and corporate profits have been picking up pace...
Senate selling Australian workers short
The losers from the Senate’s failure to give Australia a competitive company tax rate will be Australian workers, through lower investment, fewer jobs and slower wage growth, Business Council chief...