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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Interview with Ross Greenwood, Business Weekend Sky News

21 June 2021

Event: Jennifer Westacott interview with Ross Greenwood, Business Weekend Sky News Speakers: Ross Greenwood, host; Jennifer Westacott, chief executive Business Council of Australia Date: 20 June 2021 Topics: Labour market...

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Growth is in the air as western Sydney hub booms

18 June 2021

This opinion article by Business Council chief executive Jennifer Westacott was first published in The Australian on Friday 18 June 2021.

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Reform long overdue – pathway to getting it done welcome

16 June 2021

We welcome the Morrison government’s comprehensive pathway to reform national environmental regulation, Business Council chief executive Jennifer Westacott said. “Today the Minister has released a roadmap that demonstrates the government’s...