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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Joint press conference with MCA, ACCI, MBA

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Event: Joint press conference with MCA, ACCI, MBASpeakers: Bran Black Chief Executive Business Council of Australia; Tania Constable Chief Executive Officer Minerals Council of Australia; Andrew McKellar Chief Executive Officer...

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Joint Media Statement: Employer groups slam Government actions which will hit Australians with cost-of-living increases

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Government rushes workplace changes to avoid scrutiny and claim Christmas ‘win’

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