As global trade tensions rise Australia must focus on building resilience
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...
Submission on Australian-European Union FTA negotiations
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...
Submission to the Productivity Commission’s issue paper on the economic regulation of airports
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...
TPP-11 can boost growth if political leaders act
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...
Submission to response to the future of digital trade rules discussion paper
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...
Australia-Canada Economic Leadership Forum (AusCan) opening remarks
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...
Supporting TPP-11 will boost Australia's economic future
The Parliament must support the ratification of the Trans-Pacific Partnership 11 (TPP-11) agreement to lock in the benefits of increased trade for all Australians, Business Council chief executive Jennifer Westacott...
Submission to the Senate Reference Committee TPP-11
The TPP-11 provides important new market access outcomes for Australia in goods and services trade, and in investment. TPP-11 members- including Japan, Canada, Vietnam, Chile, Mexico, Malaysia, New Zealand, Peru,...
EU free trade negotiations welcomed
The European Union’s agreement to open free trade negotiations can be a win for all Australians, says Business Council chief executive Jennifer Westacott. “Free trade agreements already cover most of...