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Inflation easing is good for business

The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has welcomed today’s release of the September quarter inflation figures describing them as “encouraging”. Australia’s most connected and representative business network says the result is a further step towards bringing inflation under control and an opportunity to assist business. ACCI chief executive officer Andrew McKellar says inflation […]

30 Oct 2024

Grants for Aussie innovation welcome

The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has welcomed the announcement by Industry and Science Minister Ed Husic of $55million in funding to help Australian industries leading innovation. Australia’s largest and most connected business network says the money will go into essential industries such as minerals and renewable energy. ACCI chief of policy and […]

23 Oct 2024

Transcript: David Alexander interview on Sky News

ACCI’s Chief of Policy and Advocacy David Alexander speaks with Sky’s Kieran Gilbert about the IMF’s new forecast of Australia’s inflation rate for 2025.

23 Oct 2024

Reports of threats a concern

The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has expressed concern at reports of physical threats to industrial officials regarding the administration of the construction division of the CFMEU. Australia’s largest and most representative business network is responding to reports that the administrator Mark Irving KC has been warned by police of “credible threats to […]

17 Oct 2024

Transcript: Andrew McKellar interview on Today Show

Event:  Andrew McKellar interview on Nine’s Today Show Date: Tuesday 15 October 2024 Topics:  Debit card surcharges and changing the legal definition of small business employers. E&OE Karl Stefanovic: Well, the government has this morning revealed that it’s prepared to ban debit card surcharges, which would save Australians upwards of 4 billion a year. Sarah Abo: […]

15 Oct 2024

Transcript: Andrew McKellar interview on Sky News

Event:  Andrew McKellar interview on Sky News Date: Monday 14 October 2024 Topics: Changing the legal definition of small business employers. E&OE Tom Connell: Nation’s small business lobby group is calling for small business exemptions to be expanded to reduce red tape and also looking to redefine what is a small business. Joining me live […]

14 Oct 2024

Transcript: Andrew McKellar interview on 6PR with Gary Adshead

Event:  Andrew McKellar interview on Perth radio 6PR Date: Monday 14 October 2024 Topics: Changing the legal definition of small business employers. E&OE Gary Adshead: Andrew McKellar is the CEO of the Chamber and he joins us on the line. G’day, Andrew. Andrew McKellar: Good morning Gary. Great to be with you. Gary Adshead: Now […]

14 Oct 2024

Transcript: Doorstop ACCI on small business definition

Event:  Andrew McKellar doorstop at Parliament House Canberra Date: Monday 14 October 2024 Topics: Changing the legal definition of small business employers. E&OE Andrew McKellar: Look, just wanted to make some comments around small business this morning. We want to shine a light on the difficulties that small business is encountering. Currently there are two […]

14 Oct 2024