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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