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Statement on Bill Shorten

The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) congratulates the Hon Bill Shorten MP on the announcement of his forthcoming retirement from the federal parliament. Mr Shorten has made significant contributions in public life as an MP, a cabinet minister, and as a former leader of the Australian Labor Party. Most recently, he has been instrumental in advancing […]

5 Sep 2024

Weak growth exposes business challenges

The Australian economy has recorded another quarter of anaemic growth exposing business to even tougher conditions, according to the country’s largest and most representative business network. Today’s national accounts reveal the economy growing at the slowest pace since the early 1990s, while GDP per capita has gone backwards for the sixth quarter in a row. […]

4 Sep 2024

Business leaders urge government for detailed plan on international student limits

The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has expressed significant concern over the federal government’s announcement of planned international student caps, emphasising the need for more detailed information. The caps or National Planning Level, which has been set at 270,000 for 2025, includes international students commencing at both public and private providers across higher […]

27 Aug 2024

Transcript: Sky News interview with ACCI CEO Andrew McKellar

Event:  Sky News interview with ACCI CEO Andrew McKellar Date: Monday 26 August 2024 Topics: Changes to the workplace coming into effect today including the ‘right to disconnect’ E&OE Cheng Lei (Host): Joining me live is the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chief Executive Andrew McKellar for some discussion. Hi there Andrew. Thanks for […]

26 Aug 2024

Transcript: Today Show interview with ACCI CEO Andrew McKellar

Event:  Today Show interview with ACCI CEO Andrew McKellar Date: Monday 26 August 2024 Topics: Changes to the workplace coming into effect including the ‘right to disconnect’ E&OE Sarah Abo (Host): Well, this morning new right to disconnect laws come into effect for millions of Aussie workers, the right to ignore their bosses after work […]

26 Aug 2024

Aviation White Paper welcome but opportunities missed

The peak body representing Australian businesses engaged with the visitor economy has today welcomed the release of the Aviation White Paper, especially the establishment of an ‘ombuds scheme’ to better protect consumers. However, Australian Chamber – Tourism Executive Chair John Hart said it was disappointing the paper didn’t go further in pushing for competition reform […]

26 Aug 2024

Privacy Act deadline passes, ACCI urges further consultation

The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is calling on the government to use the opportunity of the expired tabling deadline, to take the time to further consult with industry and address the significant concerns around the proposed changes before they become law. “While the government’s self-imposed deadline has not been met, it enables the […]

26 Aug 2024

Transcript: Doorstop interview at Parliament House Canberra

Event:  Andrew McKellar doorstop at Parliament House Canberra Date: Sunday 25 August 2024 Topics: Changes to the workplace coming into effect on Monday August 26, collective bargaining and CFMEU E&OE Andrew McKellar: Okay, thanks very much. Good morning From tomorrow we will see around half a dozen measures being implemented from the Closing the Loopholes […]

25 Aug 2024