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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

ACTU wish list will wash away jobs

The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) says the ACTU’s push to unleash a third wave of industrial relations changes would smash businesses already struggling under the weight of new workplace complexity and inflationary pressures. ACCI chief executive officer Andrew McKellar said the ACTU has “let the cat out of the bag” about the […]

2 Oct 2024

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

Today, October 1, marks the start of National Safe Work Month, which is being promoted by the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI). This year’s theme is ‘Safety is everybody’s business’, and ACCI is calling on work health and safety (WHS) regulators to reflect how they can help improve WHS amongst businesses, particularly small […]

1 Oct 2024

Back-to-back surpluses an achievement

The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has congratulated the federal government for achieving back-to-back budget surpluses. Australia’s largest and most representative business network said the result of two consecutive budget surpluses is a positive achievement. In welcoming the result ACCI chief executive officer, Andrew McKellar expressed caution about the sustainability of the budget […]

30 Sep 2024

Lay out the welcome mat on World Tourism Day

Australian Chamber – Tourism is reminding Australians of the importance of travel and tourism to our economy today as we mark World Tourism Day. John Hart, executive chair of the peak body representing Australian businesses engaged with the visitor economy, says in the past Australian tourism has contributed up to 16 per cent of exports. […]

27 Sep 2024

Doorstop ACCI Westpac Survey of Industrial Trends

Event:  Andrew McKellar and Westpac’s Pat Bustamante doorstop at Parliament House Canberra Date:  Thursday 19 September 2024 Topics: ACCI Westpac Survey of Industrial Trends, unemployment rate, interest rates and migration E&OE Andrew McKellar: Today we’re speaking about some of the current news on economic conditions and in particular today we’re launching the Westpac ACCI survey of […]

19 Sep 2024

Supply challenges in latest ACCI-Westpac Business Survey

Westpac economist Ryan Wells said that manufacturers are finding some pockets of demand amid a tough backdrop for the broader economy and lingering supply-side challenges within the sector. “The Westpac-ACCI Actual Composite gathered momentum moving into the second half of the year, lifting from 54.6 in June to 56.0 to September. “Having moved above the […]

19 Sep 2024

Concerns over compliance support on payday super

The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) said the design details of the payday superannuation policy revealed today do not offer enough support for small business to comply with the new obligations. Australia’s largest and most representative business network says while it supports the principle of payday super, the policy as it stands will […]

18 Sep 2024