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...
Australia’s accession to the World Trade Organisation’s Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) is a win for all Australians, Business Council chief executive Jennifer Westacott said. “By creating new opportunities for Australians...
A trade agreement with one of our nearest neighbours will help raise living standards in both Australia and Indonesia through freer trade and investment, Business Council chief executive Jennifer Westacott...
With US-China trade tensions rising, Australia now more than ever needs to double down on getting competitive, including though negotiations for an Australia-European trade agreement, Business Council chief executive Jennifer...
This submission provides the Business Council of Australia’s views on the Australia–European Union Free Trade Agreement (A–EU FTA) negotiations, including our suggestions on desirable objectives for the negotiations. The Business...
In our submission to the Productivity Commission’s Issue Paper on the Economic Regulation of Airports, the Business Council recommended the following: The regulatory framework that applies to airports should encourage...
New modelling shows why the parliament must double down and fast track legislation implementing the TPP-11 to lock in higher incomes and lift living standards, Business Council chief executive Jennifer...
Consumers receive benefits from digital trade, such as greater competition which provides more choice and lower prices. Enabling data flows and digital commerce across borders is vital to unlocking the...
Speaker Jennifer Westacott AOVenue AusCan Economic Leadership Forum 2018Delivery Tuesday, 10 July 2018 It’s great to be here in Montreal at this sixth Australia–Canada Economic Leadership Forum. I’d like first to thank...