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Productivity & Growth

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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Be part of Australia's largest business network. ACCI members represent the largest and smallest businesses in Australia and we’re proud to be their voice, both at home and abroad. Help shape policy and speak directly to regulators and government, adding collective strength and a clear business perspective.

Upcoming events

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ACCI Business Leaders' Series with the Hon Matt Thistlethwaite MP

Wed 17 Jun 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Sydney

Join the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry for a Business Leaders’ Series event in Sydney’s CBD featuring a keynote address by the Hon Matt Thistlethwaite MP, Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Assistant Ministe....

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Future Makers Webinar | Networking, Mentors & Growth Pathways

Fri 19 Jun 2026 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

This Future Makers webinar is designed for women small business owners and entrepreneurs who are looking to expand their networks, build meaningful mentoring relationships, and create sustainable pathways for growth. The session will expl....

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ACCI Business Leaders' Series with Senator the Hon Tim Ayres

Thu 9 Jul 2026 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Sydney

Join the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry for a Business Leaders’ Series event in Sydney’s CBD featuring a keynote address by Senator the Hon Tim Ayres, Minister for Industry and Innovation and Minister for Science.

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Featured news

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Victoria’s WFH push risks driving the economy off a cliff

MEDIA RELEASE: The Victorian Government’s move to legislate a right to work from home risks driving the economy off a cliff at a time business confidence is already at dire levels, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry says.

16/06/2026

Victoria’s WFH push risks driving the economy off a cliff

ACCI Westpac doorstop at Parliament House

TRANSCRIPT: Chief of Policy and Advocacy David Alexander holds a doorstop with Westpac Senior Economist Pat Bustamante regarding the ACCI -Westpac Survey of Industrial Trends

16/06/2026

ACCI Westpac doorstop at Parliament House

Middle East conflict reignites cost pressures in Australia’s manufacturing sector

MEDIA RELEASE: ACCI - Westpac Survey of Industrial Trends shows momentum in Australia's manufacturing sector stalled heading into mid-year, with conditions slipping back to neutral after a short-lived recovery.

16/06/2026

Middle East conflict reignites cost pressures in Australia’s manufacturing sector