The Hon. Bob Hawke AC and the Business Council of Australia

The Business Council was formed in 1983 to help lift the living standards of all Australians through faster economic growth and a stronger business sector.

In this video former Primer Ministers the Hon. Bob Hawke AC and the Hon. John Howard OM, AC along with business leaders reflect on why the Business Council was formed.

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Business Council calls for more R&D investment to lift productivity and economic growth

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The Business Council says one way Australia’s lagging productivity could be turned around, is by significantly boosting investment in research and development, including with changes to tax settings, programs to...

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Media Statement: BCA welcomes focus on productivity to lift living standards

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The following statement is attributed to Business Council Chief Executive Bran Black “We welcome the Prime Minister’s focus on productivity, with productivity growth being the single biggest driver to sustainably...

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Joint Statement: Industry leaders unite for productivity solutions to improve living standards

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More than 20 groups representing Australia’s small, medium and large businesses, universities and the investment community met today in Sydney to discuss productivity solutions to improve living standards for all...