by Olivia Geikie | Jul 4, 2024
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry warmly invites you to a webinar where we will discuss the impacts of red tape on small businesses, and what measure the Government could put in place to help.
We will present the results of our inaugural Small Business Conditions Survey and will be joined by Bruce Billson, the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman.
The results from the survey are stark: small businesses have been struggling for some time, and the situation is getting worse for many.
Despite their significant contribution to the Australian economy, small businesses are too often overlooked when it comes to policy making, legislation and regulations. They must navigate an increasing number of regulatory changes, on top of keeping the doors open and grappling with the rapidly increasing costs of doing business.
Please join us to hear from small business advocates discussing the results of our survey, as well as what more can be done to help small businesses and where Government can assist.
Event details:
Date | Monday 22 July
Time | 12.30pm – 1.15pm
Venue | Online
by Olivia Geikie | May 29, 2024
Intellectual property rights are a key driver of productivity, and support Australian businesses and economy, rewarding innovation by protecting research and product development and fostering the diffusion of ideas.
The 2024 Australian Intellectual Property Report shows that Australians are making the most of these rights, filing an increasing number of patents and trademarks, with Australia being the second fastest growing destination among 19 major economies for patent filings in the field of clean energy generation and storage.
To further support our members in this area, ACCI is holding an exclusive webinar with experts from IP Australia to hear about current trends in technology, commercialisation and trade.
IP Australia will also discuss how patents, trademarks, design rights and plant breeders’ rights can be used as a key part of business strategies and the resources available to businesses, particularly small businesses.
Event details:
Date: 5 June 2024
Time: 11am – 12pm AEST
Registrations: By COB 3 June, to rsvp@acci.com.au. Zoom joining instructions will be sent to all who register.
by Olivia Geikie | Apr 27, 2024
ACCI members heard from Dr Andrew Leigh MP, Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury, at a boardroom lunch in Canberra on Tuesday, May 7. The event provided the opportunity for representatives of business in the nation’s capital to hear directly from one of the government’s leading economic thinkers in the lead-up to next week’s Budget.
View images from the event here.
by Olivia Geikie | Apr 26, 2024
The Treasurer will deliver the 2024–25 Budget at 7:30 pm (AEST) on Tuesday 14 May 2024.
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry warmly invites you to join us for an online Post-Budget Briefing, hosted by ACCI CEO Andrew McKellar, the following morning.
This briefing will provide analysis of the key Budget announcements and the implications on the business community.
The ACCI Policy Team will also be available to answer policy specific questions.
Event details
Date: 15 May 2024
Time: 10am – 11am (AEST)
Venue: Zoom details will be sent to all registered attendees.
For further information, please contact Angela Hannan, ACCI Events Manager, rsvp@acci.com.au.
by Olivia Geikie | Apr 26, 2024
ACCI and Business Western Sydney members received a first-hand briefing on Budget 2024-25 in Parramatta on Tuesday, 21 May, from Treasurer Jim Chalmers before he took questions from Westpac chief economist Luci Ellis. Dr Chalmers was presented a gift from Australian Made Campaign Limited and the vote of thanks was delivered by Western Sydney University chancellor Jennifer Westacott AO.