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We stand for boosting productivity through investment attraction, enacting smart tax reforms, ensuring balanced regulation, and embracing technology and digitalisation to drive innovation and efficiency.

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People & Workplaces

We value people and enhancing employment opportunities by fostering job creation, developing skills, supporting strategic migration, and shaping workplaces of the future for a thriving and inclusive economy.

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Open Markets

We believe in open markets and advocating globally for free trade, reducing barriers, and fostering international collaboration to promote business innovation and economic growth for Australia.

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Energy & Environment

We support securing Australia's future energy needs by improving current reliability and affordability, facilitating a smart energy transition to support net zero targets and prioritising environmental sustainability.

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Future Makers

The Future Makers project is a national initiative led by ACCI to increase women's ownership and leadership in small business. It combines business development, tailored gender-specific entrepreneurship support, and a national Women in Small Business Summit to help drive cultural change and economic participation.  

Policy Action

We leverage our strong network and deep policy and advocacy expertise. Our work keeps members included in policy discussions and up to date on federal policy issues areas including economics, education, employment and skills, health, sustainability, trade and international relations, tourism, work health safety and workplace relations.

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ACCI General Council August

Tue 25 Aug 2026 - Wed 26 Aug 2026 6:30 pm

Adelaide

The ACCI General Council Dinner and Meeting: ACCI General Council Business Leaders' Dinner | Tuesday, 25 August 2026 | 6.30pm - 9.30pm Adelaide Town Hall | ACCI General Council Meeting and Networking Lunch | Wednesday, 26 August 2026 | 9.00....

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Andrew McKellar interview on Sky News about response to government announcement on AI

TRANSCRIPT: CEO Andrew McKellar talks to Sky News's Ashleigh Gillon about ACCI's response to the government's AI announcement.

15/07/2026

Andrew McKellar interview on Sky News about response to government announcement on AI

AI opportunity significant, but detail will be critical

MEDIA REEASE: Australian businesses will be looking closely at the detail of the federal government’s proposed AI standards and data centre framework following the Prime Minister’s address in Sydney today.

15/07/2026

AI opportunity significant, but detail will be critical

Employers unite to stamp out corruption in building and construction

MEDIA RELEASE: The widespread corruption plaguing Victoria's building and construction sector must be the subject of a Royal Commission, and police must be empowered to follow the money and seize unexplained wealth linked to criminal activity.

15/07/2026

Employers unite to stamp out corruption in building and construction