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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 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....

Featured news

Andrew McKellar interview on Sky News regarding US tariffs

TRANSCRIPT: ACCI Chief Executive Officer Andrew McKellar interview with host Kristie Lloyd on Sky News regarding the latest round of US trade tariffs, the introduction of a Fair Work Court and the unemployment rate.

25/07/2026

Andrew McKellar interview on Sky News regarding US tariffs

Andrew McKellar interview on ABC News Channel regarding US tariffs

TRANSCRIPT: ACCI Chief Executive Officer Andrew McKellar interview on ABC News Channel regarding the latest round of US trade tariffs.

24/07/2026

Andrew McKellar interview on ABC News Channel regarding US tariffs

Statement on US Tariffs

MEDIA RELEASE: The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry says the latest round of US tariffs of 12.5 per cent on Australian goods is unjustified and ignores a free trade agreement the two countries have had for over 20 years.

24/07/2026

Statement on US Tariffs