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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Business braces for new IR rules

Australia’s largest and most representative business network says new workplace rules which come into effect tomorrow are complex and will impose another layer of regulation on businesses, especially small businesses. The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) says the new rules represent the biggest change to workplace laws in decades. The changes include the […]

$12 million boost to VET workforce welcome

Australia’s largest and most representative business network has welcomed the federal government’s announcement of a $12 million investment to strengthen Australia’s Vocational Education and Training (VET) workforce. The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) says the announcement, which coincides with National Skills Week 2024, will help address the critical workforce challenges across various key […]

Transcript | The Hon Andrew Fraser General Council Dinner Keynote Speech

Action against CFMEU welcomed, more needed

Australia’s largest and most representative business network has this afternoon welcomed news of a deal between the government and the opposition to pass the bill to place the CFMEU under administration. The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (ACCI) chief executive officer Andrew McKellar says strong and definitive action needs to be taken against the […]