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ACCI-Westpac Business Survey shows economy on a ‘tightrope’

After a slower than usual start to the year, new orders lodged with Australian manufacturers rebounded, the latest ACCI-Westpac Survey of Industrial Trends has found. Westpac economist Ryan Wells said that the improvement in demand marks a welcome turnaround from recent weakness, although there remain challenges and uncertainties in the outlook for manufacturers. “The Westpac-ACCI […]

25 Jun 2024

Rein in the union heavies

Published in the Herald Sun, 20 June 2024 By Andrew McKellar The recent threats from CFMEU boss John Setka against the AFL are a stark reminder of why most Australians shun the union movement. Amid this aggressive conduct, it’s no surprise that nine out of 10 Australian private sector workers choose to overlook unions. As […]

20 Jun 2024

Maximising energy options minimises risk

The Coalition has today formally committed to nuclear energy in Australia should it win government. This would be a significant change in energy policy in Australia. The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has a policy of fuel-source neutrality, meaning that it supports allowing all fuel sources to compete in providing our energy needs while […]

19 Jun 2024

Unions propose new barriers for young workers

A union’s proposal to eliminate junior wage rates would have severe implications for young workers, locking them out of an opportunity for their first job. First jobs at junior pay rates are a crucial stepping stone in their development, Australia’s largest and most representative business network said. ACCI chief of policy and advocacy David Alexander […]

6 Jun 2024

GDP figures show tough going for business

National accounts figures for the March quarter released today shows a feebly performing economy, reflecting the difficult conditions facing business according to the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. “The continuing shrinkage of GDP per capita is a clear indication that conditions are moving in the wrong direction,” ACCI chief of policy and advocacy David […]

5 Jun 2024

ACCI responds to Annual Wage Review decision

Sky News NewsDay, Monday 3 June 2024 Topics: Annual Wage Review E&OE Kieran Gilbert: What’s your assessment of the wage decision today, is it reasonable? Andrew McKellar: Look, 3.75 per cent, I think this tests the limit of what business would see as being a reasonable outcome. The good thing is it’s nowhere near the extreme position that […]

3 Jun 2024

ACCI responds to Annual Wage Review outcome

The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry acknowledges today’s decision by the Fair Work Commission to raise the national minimum wage and modern award minimum wages by 3.75 per cent. “This tests the acceptable limits for businesses. The outcome is slightly above current inflation and well over the Reserve Bank’s target range for inflation,” ACCI […]

3 Jun 2024

New company tax conversation is welcome

The call from Industry Minister Ed Husic for a new discussion about corporate tax rates is a welcome development, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry said today. “Australian businesses will embrace the need to reconsider corporate taxes. Lowering the corporate tax rate or introducing investment allowances are critical measures that can drive business investment, […]

28 May 2024