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ACCI welcomes Jobs and Skills Australia Commissioner appointment

The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry welcomes the appointment of Professor Barney Glover AO as the new Commissioner of Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA). “Professor Glover’s appointment as the Commissioner of JSA will help provide a steady hand to guide its mission,” ACCI chief executive officer Andrew McKellar said. “JSA is essential to helping […]

10 Feb 2024

Botched amendment highlights dangers of rushed legislation

The botched introduction of the ‘right to disconnect’ amendment that exposes employers to criminal penalties has made bad legislation even worse. “This amendment was rushed through the Parliament with unseemly haste, without the scrutiny the rest of the bill has undergone over months,” ACCI chief executive officer Andrew McKellar said. “While the error in the […]

9 Feb 2024

ACCI chief executive officer Andrew McKellar interview with Gary Adshead on 6PR

Topics: Industrial relations legislation; right to disconnect   E&OE Gary Adshead: Let’s have a go now and have a chat to Andrew McKellar, the Chief Executive of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Thanks for your time, Andrew. Andrew McKellar: Thanks, Gary. Great to be with you. Gary Adshead: Light touch legislation. Do you […]

8 Feb 2024

Joint statement from the CEOs of Australia’s chambers

Joint statement from the CEOs of Australia’s chambers On behalf of business operators across Australia, we urge the Senate to carefully reconsider the implications of this rushed and flawed industrial relations legislation. The national, state and territory business chambers are united in support of our small and family enterprise business community that is already under […]

7 Feb 2024

Australia’s tourist appeal at risk from poor arrival experience

Australia’s prized title as one of the most sought-after international destinations risks being undermined by a sub-standard experience on arrival. The Australian Chamber – Tourism is calling for increased investment to streamline the procedure for tourists entering Australia. “It is clear that Australia is not keeping pace with the rest of the world regarding passenger […]

2 Feb 2024

Reform tax, drive productivity to protect standard of living

This year’s Budget must deliver the Stage 3 tax cuts, end the spending blowouts, and commit to productivity-enhancing reforms, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry recommends in its pre-Budget submission. “It is essential that the government fulfil its commitment to deliver the stage 3 tax cuts in full. This is the final phase of […]

24 Jan 2024

Compelling case to stick to Stage 3 Tax Cuts

Joint Statement on Stage 3 Tax Cuts Ai Group – ACCI – BCA – MCA Australia’s major employer organisations – representing the employers of millions of workers across the economy – call on the Federal Government to stick to its promise of implementing the Stage 3 tax cuts in full from 1 July. These tax […]

23 Jan 2024

Government must bust union stranglehold on Australian ports

The cost of living problems being borne by Australian consumers will worsen if the ongoing industrial dispute on the waterfront is left to continue without intervention. Australia’s largest and most representative business network said the warning of severe economic repercussions issued by DP World, resulting from the ongoing industrial dispute with the Maritime Union of […]

10 Jan 2024