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US emerges as key trade partner amid concerns for geopolitical tensions

Australian businesses engaged in import and export say the United States has outstripped China as the leading partner for trade amid mounting anxiety over geopolitical uncertainty. The survey, conducted before the recent outbreak of violence in the Middle East, found that geopolitical tensions and the need for market diversification were front of mind for Australian […]

18 Oct 2023

$3.7 billion will help skill the workforce of tomorrow

The signing of a new National Skills Agreement will for allow greater skills development which has potential to tackle Australia’s crippling shortage of qualified workers.  The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the country’s largest and most representative business network, has welcomed the new $3.7 billion agreement.  “The best way for Australia to avoid recurring […]

17 Oct 2023

Diversification needed for trade

When Prime Minister Anthony Albanese travels to Washington DC next week for a high-level state visit, he does so amid turbulent geopolitical and commercial currents. The turbulence is being felt by Australia’s business sector as well. In this year’s ACCI National Trade Survey, more Australian businesses indicated that they are trading with the United States […]

17 Oct 2023

Greater consultation needed in flight decisions

ACCI welcomes the recommendations made by the Select Committee on Commonwealth Bilateral Air Service Agreements. The inquiry recommended that the decision to deny Qatar Airways’ application for increased flight capacity be immediately reviewed. Furthermore, future decisions about additional flights should be supported by stakeholder consultation and a cost-benefit analysis. “Greater transparency in the decision-making process […]

10 Oct 2023

‘Safety is everybody’s business’ this National Safe Work Month

Sound and robust work health and safety and workers’ compensation practices are crucial for a successful business.  As Safe Work Australia members representing employers, ACCI continuously strives to work actively and cooperatively with regulators, unions and Safe Work Australia to deliver real improvements to the health and safety of Australian workplaces.  We are encouraged in […]

4 Oct 2023

Skills shortages highlights ongoing need for incentives

The release of the 2023 Jobs and Skills Australia Skills Priority List reveals concerning trends in Australia’s labour market that underscore the need for addressing the persistent shortage of skilled workers. According to the report, 36 per cent of assessed occupations are currently experiencing a shortage, 5 per cent more than last year.  More than […]

4 Oct 2023

Industrial relations reform blunders mask employment wins

Last week the Albanese government released its 251-page White Paper on Employment after more than a year in development. It had a number of useful initiatives, including a $41m boost in funding for TAFE centres of excellence, a promise to develop a national skills passport, and a permanent extension of the increased pension work bonus. […]

2 Oct 2023

Further consultation welcome but beware the compliance cliff

The government’s measured approach to changing the Privacy Act is welcome, but concerns remain about the additional compliance burden on small business. “Several of the proposals will lump further complexity on businesses already bracing themselves for the government’s proposed industrial relations red tape regulations,” ACCI chief executive officer Andrew McKellar said. “Different ministers are ramping up complexity […]

28 Sep 2023