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Unions must respect the Law when they enter work sites
15 Feb 2019
“Union officials wanting to enter employer premises must be subject to effective oversight and accountability and, like every other Australian,...
Does the Senate support Small Business – or not?
15 Feb 2019
Australia’s largest voice for small business, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is urging the Senate not to recreate...
Vale George Polites AC CMG MBE (1918-2019)
12 Feb 2019
It is with great sadness the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry notes the passing of George Polites AC CMG...
Australian Chamber welcomes Royal Commission report and calls for focus on the future
05 Feb 2019
“The Commission has rightly taken the financial sector to task over its conduct,” Australian Chamber CEO, James Pearson, said. “We welcome...
No time to relax on budget repair
01 Feb 2019
“With business sentiment wavering amid global economic uncertainty, now is not the time for the Government to relax its effort...
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Australian Chamber-Tourism Chair appointed to Tourism Australia Board
30 Jan 2019
“The appointment recognises both John Hart’s expertise and the role that Australian Chamber-Tourism plays in coordinating the industry voice. With...
Increase in the instant asset write-off a boost for small business
29 Jan 2019
Australia’s largest and most representative business network, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry welcomes the Prime Minister’s announcement today...
Steady growth in employment is good news
24 Jan 2019
The positive news delivered by the ABS Labour Force figures today is a welcome boost to business confidence, Australia’s largest...
Small Business top of agenda where it belongs
21 Jan 2019
“Addressing the competitive conditions in which small to medium size enterprises operate will need to be the number one focus...
ACTU’s advocacy against Working Holiday Makers ignores the benefits
15 Jan 2019
Australian Chamber-Tourism Executive Chair, John Hart said, “the Working Holiday Maker Visa Program is not only a vital source of...
Business welcomes latest results from graduate employment and employer satisfaction survey
11 Jan 2019
An improvement in employment outcomes as well as an increase in employer...
Australia right to look to the Indian Ocean, as well as Asia-Pacific, to secure our future
10 Jan 2019
Job Vacancies – The Facts
09 Jan 2019
“The simple truth is today’s ABS data confirms there have never been more job openings in Australia than there are...
ABCC crucial to maintaining the law and protecting workers and small businesses
09 Jan 2019
“Completely abolishing the ABCC would be an open invitation for a return to the building site lawlessness of the past...
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s New Year’s Resolution
28 Dec 2018
In this upcoming Federal Election year, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s New Year resolution is to convince the...
Employment story continues positive trend; enterprise agreements still delivering
20 Dec 2018
Despite the positive story in these figures, Mr Pearson noted that the trend underemployment rate, which measures those people who...
COAG Energy Council outcomes better reflect industry concerns – at last
19 Dec 2018
Australia’s largest and most representative business network, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has welcomed the COAG Energy Council’s...
Improvement in Budget bottom-line welcome
17 Dec 2018
“With the good news comes caution. Today’s announcement is not a green light to spend to excess, particularly as the...
Australian Chamber Welcomes New Employment Report
14 Dec 2018
“The Panel’s report has highlighted the key elements that are critical to making the next employment service arrangements more effective....
Business mood cools but remains positive – survey results reveal
13 Dec 2018
The fourth-quarter results of the Australian Chamber-Westpac survey of Industrial trends, released today, show the outlook for Australian industry remains...
Building and Construction Commission vital to protecting workers’ interests
12 Dec 2018
“Unions and employers share the same obligations as every Australian to act within the law,” Australian Chamber of Commerce and...
Speech | Annual Dinner Address | President Jeremy Johnson
12 Dec 2018
Australian Chamber President Jeremy Johnson's welcome address at the 2018 Business Leaders Annual Dinner.
Migration works for all of us
11 Dec 2018
“The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry believes there needs to be a greater focus in the current debate on...
Business Welcomes Closing of Casual Employment Loophole
11 Dec 2018
“Australians know it’s not fair to be paid twice for the same work – that’s not a fair day’s pay...
Australia no longer strike bound – but right to strike alive and well
06 Dec 2018
“Minimising strikes and lockouts has been a central goal of our industrial relations system for more than a century. Australians...
Australian Chamber welcomes the inclusion of domestic violence leave in national employment standards
06 Dec 2018
“We are glad to see that the independent decision of the Fair...
A positive first step towards repairing our industrial relations system
06 Dec 2018
“Parliament should be congratulated for taking an important first step towards repairing our industrial relations system," Scott Barklamb, the Australian...
Latest apprentice data no cause to celebrate
04 Dec 2018
"Business faces pressing skill shortages. We know what many of the problems are with apprenticeships and we have good ideas on...
Business opposes federal energy divestment powers
03 Dec 2018
The Federal Government should drop its plans to introduce the Electricity Price Monitoring and Response Legislative Framework Bill 2018 in...
Vocational Education and Training gets the attention it deserves
29 Nov 2018
The business community has been deeply concerned at the decline in the number of apprentices and trainees,” Australian Chamber CEO,...
New facts expose false claims from big unions on how Australians work
29 Nov 2018
“New data released today exposes false claims by big unions about how Australians work,” Australian Chamber CEO, James Pearson, said...
Prime Minister to address Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry Annual Dinner
28 Nov 2018
"The Annual Dinner provides a platform for the Prime Minister to speak...
Labor announcement highlights need for national agreement on energy
22 Nov 2018
“We must not overlook the fact that, right here right now, businesses and households are struggling with unaffordable power bills....
ACTU playing too casual with the facts
19 Nov 2018
“The ACTU is becoming increasingly fast and loose with facts and their latest report into casual wages today makes a...
Business concerned about reports of cut to permanent migration intake
16 Nov 2018
“Employers across the country, in regional communities and our capital cities, and businesses large and small, are worried at reports...
Business welcomes positive jobs growth
15 Nov 2018
“The best way we can reduce underemployment and unemployment is through policy settings that will encourage businesses – large and...
THE FACTS: WAGES ARE GROWING
14 Nov 2018
The ACTU is sowing confusion by claiming wages are staying low following the latest wage growth data. The facts are...
Australian Chamber welcomes federal government’s support for small business
14 Nov 2018
"The government's decision to improve access for small businesses to finance is welcome,” James Pearson, Chief Executive of the Australian...
International Visitors Survey reflects the high value delivered by Tourism
02 Nov 2018
“Our message is clear, tourism works for Australia and these results are further evidence of this. We need to do...
Inflation report highlights need for policy reform
31 Oct 2018
“While overall inflation might be low and certainly lower than the RBA would like, a 20%-plus spike in petrol prices...
Business welcomes regional apprenticeship pilot; more action needed to support national apprenticeship growth
31 Oct 2018
“Alongside this pilot, the Federal Government still has much work to do...
Competition and certainty key to solving energy crisis
23 Oct 2018
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry's CEO, James Pearson, says today’s announcement by the Federal Government on energy clearly attempts...
Big Unions Misinform Their Members and The Australian Community
22 Oct 2018
Big Unions are telling unionists to leave their jobs to attend rallies this week based on deliberate misinformation about how Australians work and...
Migration positive story welcome
19 Oct 2018
"We are pleased Minister Coleman has acknowledged the important role employer-sponsored migration plays in solving the skills and labour shortages...
Speech | The Future of Enterprise Bargaining and Wage Setting
19 Oct 2018
You invite us here at a critical time – in the lead up to potentially one of the most significant...
Australian businesses now have access to TRILLION dollar market
19 Oct 2018
We congratulate the Federal Government on their work in getting Australia into the GPA, and look forward to the opportunities...
Business welcomes Government intervention on casual employment
18 Oct 2018
The Federal Government’s intervention in a legal challenge to preserve casual employment and protect Australia’s small businesses from billions of...
Australian Chamber welcomes Senate endorsement of TPP
17 Oct 2018
Australia’s largest and most representative business network, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has welcomed the passage of the...
Australian Chamber Welcomes COAG Commitment To Address Silicosis
15 Oct 2018
Australia’s largest business network, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has welcomed the COAG Health Council and Minister Hunt’s...
Australian Chamber welcomes Labor support for small business tax cuts
12 Oct 2018
The Federal Opposition’s decision to support the acceleration of tax cuts for small, medium and family sized businesses has been...
Tax cuts the right move by Federal Government
11 Oct 2018
“We urge politicians of all sides who say they are supporters of small business to back the tax cuts being...
Business renews calls for bipartisan national solution to energy crisis
10 Oct 2018
“Business needs both major parties, and state and territory governments, to rise above short-term politics and ideology to resolve the...
Promote regional migration but not at expense of city-based jobs
09 Oct 2018
“There is no doubt we need better infrastructure planning to cope with growth and alleviate congestion,” Australian Chamber CEO, James...
Australia Must Reject Big Union Plan to Return to Big Strikes
05 Oct 2018
Australia’s largest and most representative business network, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, today called on all political parties...
ACTU – “Why?”
04 Oct 2018
Australia’s largest business voice, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, asks a simple question about the ACTU’s plan to...
Australian Chamber welcomes VET FEE-HELP remedy for students
20 Sep 2018
“We are pleased that the Government has taken additional steps to address inappropriately incurred VET FEE-HELP debt, with proposed legislation...
Speech | Australian Chamber Business Leaders Summit Cocktail Reception Address
19 Sep 2018
We are the nation’s largest and most representative business network. We are recognised for our thoughtful and assertive advocacy for...
Business leaders gather at Parliament House for Business Leaders Summit
18 Sep 2018
“Over the course of the Summit we will bring together Australian Chamber members, political and business leaders, policymakers, regulators, and influencers...
Hundreds of thousands of jobs at risk after employment decision
13 Sep 2018
“This decision is a king hit on the livelihoods of Australian employers and employees - in particular small businesses. Employers...
Jobs surge welcomed by Australian Chamber
13 Sep 2018
The Australian Chamber has welcomed news from the Australian Bureau of Statistics today that total jobs surged by 44,000 in August,...
Parliament Should Deliver A Consistent National Domestic Violence Leave Standard
13 Sep 2018
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, welcomes proposed laws to provide all Australian employees with access to domestic violence...
Australian Chamber calls for action and support to deal with sexual harassment in the workplace
12 Sep 2018
“Australian employers do not want sexual harassment in their workplaces,” Australian Chamber...
Extension of Instant Asset Write-Down welcomed; more action needed to end business uncertainty
12 Sep 2018
“Small business is the backbone of the country and accelerated depreciation is an...
Business welcomes Opposition support for the TPP and improvements to trade agreements, and warns on moves to remove dispute resolution and labour market arrangements
11 Sep 2018
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, welcomes the Federal Opposition’s support...
Survey results reinforce need for policy certainty to boost business
11 Sep 2018
The 3rd quarter results of the Australian Chamber-Westpac Survey of Industrial trends, released today, show the outlook for Australian Manufacturing...
Business Calls On Government To Provide Energy Certainty
10 Sep 2018
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has called on the Government to make clear quickly, its plans to encourage...
Australian Chamber welcomes Skilling South Australia Announcement
07 Sep 2018
“We are pleased that South Australia has taken the lead in progressing the SAF. With action on declining apprenticeship numbers...
Small Business Tax Cuts & Asset Write-Off Must Now Be Government Priority
06 Sep 2018
Accelerating legislated tax cuts and permanently locking in law the instant asset write-off for small business, has to be a Federal...
Increased age eligibility for Canadian Working Holiday Makers welcomed
06 Sep 2018
Australian Chamber-Tourism, welcomes the announcement today that Canadians up to the age of 35 years are eligible to apply for...
Stronger economy welcomed by Business
05 Sep 2018
The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported today that the economy grew by 0.9% in the June quarter and by 3.4% over...
Business response to ALP Gas Policy
03 Sep 2018
The best way to ensure affordable gas is to increase gas supply, Australia’s largest business lobby group, the Australian Chamber...
Australian Chamber welcomes Indonesian trade announcement and regional visits by new Prime Minister and Trade Minister
31 Aug 2018
Australia’s largest and most representative business lobby group, the Australian Chamber of...
New energy policy right to prioritise power prices; more to be done on reliability and emissions
30 Aug 2018
The Australian Chamber welcomes Energy Minister Taylor’s clear commitment to cut power...
Australian Chamber-Tourism welcomes the appointment of Senator Birmingham as Minister for Trade and Tourism
27 Aug 2018
“We welcome the appointment of Senator Birmingham as the Minister for Trade,...
Business welcomes new Ministry
26 Aug 2018
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the country’s largest business group, has today welcomed the announcement of the new Ministry...
Tourism congratulates the new Prime Minister
24 Aug 2018
Australian Chamber Acting CEO and Director of Tourism, Jenny Lambert said, “Mr Morrison’s background in Tourism will better position the...
No time to lose: Business calls for action from new Prime Minister
24 Aug 2018
Australia's largest business lobby group, the Australian Chamber, today congratulates Scott Morrison on his appointment as Prime Minister of Australia,...
Business calls on Government to bring forward legislated tax cuts
22 Aug 2018
“It’s disappointing that the Senate has voted against tax cuts for all businesses, but that must not mean the death...
Australian business and jobs at risk after company tax cut defeat
22 Aug 2018
“Small businesses as well as large businesses, and the people who work for them, have been let down by the...
Australia’s largest business lobby responds to current political environment
21 Aug 2018
"Businesses of all sizes across the country represented by the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry more than ever need long-term positive policy...
Jobs and wages figures positive; business challenges remain
16 Aug 2018
As the economy continues to grow, create more jobs and absorb spare capacity in the labour market, we should expect...
Business Women Champions of the Heart launches in Sydney today
15 Aug 2018
The Heart Foundation has joined forces with the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry to launch “Business Women Champions of...
Australian Chamber calls on State and Territory Governments to endorse NEG
14 Aug 2018
The Australian Chamber welcomes the passage of the National Energy Guarantee (NEG) through the Federal Coalition party room. “Business wants...
Bureau of Statistics out of touch with workforce change
14 Aug 2018
The recent decision by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) to not review the classification of jobs in Australian workplaces...
COAG: Urgent agreement needed on NEG
10 Aug 2018
“Business patience is wearing thin. Households and business can’t put off paying their power bills, politicians need to stop putting...
Latest VET figures show significant decline
09 Aug 2018
Governments need to urgently implement the apprenticeship projects from the Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) National Partnership Agreements. Not a single...
Victory on energy can only be won through compromise
09 Aug 2018
Australia’s political tribes are approaching tomorrow’s COAG meeting on the National Energy Guarantee as if it were a do-or-die elimination...
Business grasps the reality of the debate on Migration
07 Aug 2018
Skilled migration is a critical element in supporting economic growth and business is absolutely up for the debate about its...
Joint Statement – Business and Industry united in calling for an end to energy uncertainty
06 Aug 2018
Representatives of Australia’s biggest employers, small businesses, the energy industry and the...
Well informed jobs market key to remedy fall in education expectations
01 Aug 2018
A good start but job not done: Fair Work should be much fairer to small businesses
30 Jul 2018
The Australian Chamber welcomes the Fair Work Commission’s commitment to better support small business but wants more to be done...
Rising stars go head to head in International Mediation Competition
28 Jul 2018
ACTU wrong on wages
25 Jul 2018
"It’s wrong for the ACTU to claim the wage setting system is failing working people,” Australian Chamber of Commerce and...
Business calls on policy makers to urgently start planning for longer-term growth
24 Jul 2018
A more holistic approach to long-term infrastructure planning is required to address concerns regarding Australia’s population growth, the Australian Chamber of...
International Visitors Survey highlights Tourism as Economic and Jobs Powerhouse
19 Jul 2018
The latest International Visitors Survey for year ending March 2018 reflects an impressive increase of 6% in spend to $42.3...
Jobs growth welcomed by Australian Chamber
19 Jul 2018
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has welcomed Australia’s strongest jobs growth in seven months, with 51,000 jobs created...
Australian Chamber welcomes new Australian Made CEO
19 Jul 2018
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry welcomes Ben Lazzaro’s appointment to Chief Executive Officer of Australian Made. “The Australian...
Cooperation Not Militancy The Way Forward On Industrial Relations
18 Jul 2018
The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) Congress missed an important opportunity this week to show that unions understand what...
New Labor proposal threatens competitive labour hire arrangements
17 Jul 2018
The Federal Opposition’s plan to increase labour hire regulation risks undermining the flexibility and competitiveness of Australia’s workforce, the Australian...
New statistics highlight strong growth in Australian tourism market
17 Jul 2018
New figures on overseas arrivals and departures released today, reinforce the success of the Industry led ‘Beyond 2020’ tourism strategy, Australian...
ACCC call for lower energy costs welcomed by Australian Chamber
11 Jul 2018
“The Australian Chamber has long argued prices simply must come down,” Australian Chamber CEO, James Pearson, said today.
Workplace Relations System Should Work Better For Small Business
06 Jul 2018
“Working Better for Small Business” a new report commissioned and released by the Fair Work Commission today, highlights some of...
Common sense could be the winner from Labor’s backflip on business tax
02 Jul 2018
Many Australian businesses breathed a sigh of relief last Friday when commonsense prevailed amongst the ALP’s leadership team. They backed...
Australian Chamber Responds to Labor Tax Policy Repeal
29 Jun 2018
Today’s decision by the Opposition Leader and his leadership team to back tax cuts for businesses up to $50million turnover...
Australian Chamber welcomes accession to multilateral government procurement agreement
29 Jun 2018
"Australia’s accession to the World Trade Organisation Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA)...
Labor Tax Policy – “A Kick In The Guts For SMEs”
26 Jun 2018
“This is a kick in the guts for over ten thousand businesses employing over one million workers who now see...
New Fair Work Ombudsman welcomed by the Australian Chamber
22 Jun 2018
"The Australian Chamber congratulates Sandra Parker PSM, on her appointment as Australia’s new Fair Work Ombudsman", Australian Chamber of Commerce...
Better communication essential to improving Work Health & Safety outcomes for Small Business
22 Jun 2018
“We are calling on respective Federal, State & Territory WHS Ministers and...
Domestic travel key contributor to the economy: Survey
20 Jun 2018
Strong growth in domestic overnight travel reinforces domestic tourism’s contribution to the Australian economy, Australian Chamber-Tourism, Australia’s peak body for...
Australian Chamber welcomes national inquiry into sexual harassment in Australian workplaces
20 Jun 2018
The Australian Chamber welcomes the announcement today by the Australian Human Rights...
Superannuation amnesty – Giving everyone a fair go
14 Jun 2018
An amnesty announced by the Federal Government to allow employers who have missed superannuation payments to catch up, so affected...
Australian Chamber – Westpac Survey of Industrial Trends Q2 2018
12 Jun 2018
Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, James Pearson said “We welcome the ongoing overall outlook...
Action on apprenticeships at last
08 Jun 2018
With VET funding levels down and apprenticeship numbers only just starting to climb up from rock bottom, it is vital...
Collaboration key to strengthening the Economy
04 Jun 2018
Stronger profits are driving jobs and wage growth in data released from the Australian Bureau of Statistics today. However the...
Increase to Minimum Wage Puts Jobs in Small Business At Risk
01 Jun 2018
Small business risks being pushed further out of the economy by the Fair Work Commission’s decision today to lift minimum...
New Tools to Revolutionise International Trade
29 May 2018
PwC Australia, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Port of Brisbane have collaborated to develop a ‘Trade...
C’MON AUSSIE C’MON: 19th place is not good enough: reform needed to reclaim Australian competitiveness
24 May 2018
Australia’s rise from 21st to 19th place in the International Institute for...
ACTU Wrong on Job Security
21 May 2018
The latest claims by the ACTU that 40% of Australians are in insecure work are false and misleading, the Australian...
Labor’s Approach to Budget and Fiscal Policy – Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry response
17 May 2018
The Labor Party’s recognition of the need to pay down debt and...
Information key to future of Higher Education
16 May 2018
2017 Student Experience Survey provides much-needed insights into the experience of students in our higher education system and serves as...
Australian Chamber welcomes Government’s response to China’s draft cyber supervision laws
10 May 2018
We encourage trade and investment with China that embraces the modern digital...
Some Good News In Budget for Tourism
08 May 2018
Measures in the Federal Budget 2018 that support tourism growth are welcomed by Australian Chamber - Tourism, including investments in...
Heading In The Right Direction – But More Ambition Needed
08 May 2018
Overall this is a positive budget – but it leaves Australia more exposed than we would like to any deterioration...
Budget 2018 should be about more than tax & the next election
03 May 2018
Employers will look beyond the headlines on tax when assessing next week’s Federal Budget.
Business rejects ACTU’s attempt to scapegoat temporary migrants
03 May 2018
The leading voice of business in Australia rejects the ACTU’s attempt to scapegoat temporary migrants, and stoke the politics of...
Australian Chamber welcomes US steel tariff exemption
01 May 2018
The decision by the US Government to exempt Australia from its steel and aluminium tariffs is welcomed by the Australian...
Cooperation not litigation is the key to productive workplaces
01 May 2018
The Labor Party’s proposal to give the Fair Work Commission more powers would see unions applying for orders to compel...
Time for the ACTU to face facts
27 Apr 2018
It’s time for the ACTU to get real. It’s time to set some facts straight.
Apprentice health and safety to take centre stage on World WHS day
27 Apr 2018
Saturday, 28 April is World Day for Safety and Health at Work, and Workers’ Memorial Day.
Australian Chamber supports push to simplify workplace relations
27 Apr 2018
Australian Chamber welcomes recognition the Australian workplace relations system is too complex by the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise...
Labor should not let unions choose their own regulators
21 Apr 2018
Today’s report in The Australian newspaper that Labor would abolish the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) and reinstate the...
COAG: NEG makes its way towards the starting line – but action needed now
20 Apr 2018
The Australian Chamber welcomes the decision of the COAG Energy Council to progress development of the detailed design of the...
Energy ministers must end the power struggle
19 Apr 2018
Australian Chamber CEO, James Pearson encourages Federal Energy Minister Josh Frydenberg to work with his state and territory colleagues to...
ACTU wage claim shirtfronts small business & slams the door on jobseekers
19 Apr 2018
The ACTU’s claim that a 7.2% minimum wage rise will create tens of thousands of new jobs shirtfronts the small...
Australian Chamber welcomes decision to lift fracking ban in Northern Territory
17 Apr 2018
The decision to lift the ban on fracking in the Northern Territory has been welcomed by the Australian Chamber of...
Why the ACTU wants to break the rules it wrote
17 Apr 2018
We all need to tackle the very real problems confronting the existing Fair Work Act, starting with those identified by...
Calls to cut temporary work visa numbers play on unfounded fears
16 Apr 2018
Inflating concerns around temporary work visa numbers is a cynical move by the ACTU to play on unfounded fears that...
Business worried by falls in migration
13 Apr 2018
"Over the last five years business has watched, with increasing dismay, both Labor and Coalition governments tighten the screws on...
Radio National interview with James Pearson, CEO, Australian Chamber
12 Apr 2018
Breakfast on Radio National with Hamish MacDonald interviewing James Pearson, CEO, Australian Chamber, about the ACTU's push for a better...
Australian Chamber Calls On ACTU To Fix Enterprise Bargaining – Not Destroy It
12 Apr 2018
Today the Australian Chamber calls on the unions to work with business to fix the enterprise bargaining system, not destroy...
Australian Chamber supports Frydenberg’s common-sense approach to energy
11 Apr 2018
"Minister Frydenberg's comments in his National Press Club address reflect the overwhelming desire of business for a common-sense approach to...
ACTU policy package – “A recipe for disaster”
21 Mar 2018
The ACTU’s proposed policy package and its war against employers is a recipe for disaster not supported by the facts.
4 skills that will help you survive the robot apocalypse at work | Business Insider
20 Mar 2018
The robots are coming to change the way we all work, and one expert is predicting “quite a lot of...
How Envato became Australia’s coolest business for women to work at | Business Insider
20 Mar 2018
Envato is one of the darlings of the Australian startup sector, a...
CEOs are frustrated staff don’t read their emails – here’s how companies need to change for today’s workforce | Business Insider
20 Mar 2018
We’ve been hearing from CEOs across all types of organisations in Australia...
Tourism continues to grow as economic powerhouse
14 Mar 2018
The status of tourism as a powerhouse in the Australian economy has been reinforced by the positive growth trend of...
Labor’s new instant tax write-off policy welcomed by Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
13 Mar 2018
Federal Labor Opposition commitment to allow all businesses to immediately deduct 20...
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry calls for 1.9% increase in minimum and award wages
13 Mar 2018
The positive growth trend of international visitors to Australia reflected in the...
Australian first for International Chamber of Commerce
13 Mar 2018
Australian Chamber congratulates Mr John Denton on his appointment as the ICC Secretary General
ACTU risks damaging small business and employment through excessive wage demands
12 Mar 2018
ACTU risks damaging small business and employment through excessive wage demands.
ABC Radio National
12 Mar 2018
CEO, James Pearson discusses tariffs and the union's latest war on business on ABC Radio National.
Truth and small businesses are the first casualties of the ACTU’s latest war on business
11 Mar 2018
Calling out the ACTU on its latest scare campaign against Australian business.
Australia gets US steel tariff exemption
11 Mar 2018
The Australian Chamber welcomes the announcement that Australia will be exempt from the proposed US tariffs on steel and aluminium.
Employer Associations again urging caution with publication of ISO 45001
09 Mar 2018
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is again urging businesses to wait for a decision from Standards Australia’s Technical...
Free trade is a two-way street
08 Mar 2018
The Australian Chamber welcomes the signing of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) in Santiago, Chile this...
An inconvenient truth is still the truth
06 Mar 2018
“The ACTU is deliberately cherry-picking outdated data to argue a misleading case,” said CEO of the Australian Chamber of Commerce...
It’s time to push the reset button on the business tax debate.
27 Feb 2018
The Australian Chamber welcomes new Deputy Prime Minister
26 Feb 2018
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry welcomes the elevation of Michael McCormack as the new Leader of the National Party...
National education inquiry welcomed
23 Feb 2018
Announcement to commit to establishing a national inquiry into all post-secondary education in Australia is welcomed by the Australian Chamber...
Why you can’t take a “Pimp My Ride” approach to transforming your business
22 Feb 2018
“Uber, the world’s largest taxi company, owns no vehicles. Facebook, the world’s...
Alana Matheson | Senate Select Committee on the Future of Work and Workers
22 Feb 2018
Australian Chamber CEO James Pearson on facts
21 Feb 2018
Facts are important and never more so for the business community as debate heats up towards a Federal election. That’s...
Business welcomes continued wages growth
21 Feb 2018
ABS seasonally adjusted quarterly figures for wage growth released today show a rise. CEO of the Australian Chamber James Pearson...
Australia must maintain independently set, balanced minimum wages
20 Feb 2018
Today’s comments from the federal Opposition underscore the critical importance of maintaining truly independent minimum wage setting through the Fair...
Graduate Outcomes provide key guidance for “Want-to-be” university students
26 Jan 2018
Intending higher education students should read the 2017 Graduate Outcomes Survey released...
Australian companies face an unprecedented challenge in managing five different generations in the workplace | Business Insider
22 Jan 2018
This is an historic era for Australian business. For the first time,...
The future starts now: businesses challenged to get to grips with the changing workforce
17 Jan 2018
Australia’s top business body is tapping global expertise to help local businesses...
Strong jobs growth continues
14 Dec 2017
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chief Economist Adam Carr, commenting on today's ABS Labour Force report, said:
Women working on it: behind closed doors
11 Dec 2017
Behind Closed Doors is an Australian professional network, focused on peer to peer mentoring and development of women in business....
Apprenticeship Numbers Continue to Fall, System in Crisis
07 Dec 2017
A further 4.7% decline in apprenticeship numbers confirms the system is in crisis, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry...
Australian Chamber congratulates export award winners
06 Dec 2017
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry congratulates the winners of the Australian Export Awards, announced last night at a...
Business assessment warns vocational training at a tipping point
24 Nov 2017
Vocational training generates great outcomes, but risks falling into decline without agreement from COAG ministers, the Australian Chamber of Commerce...
Brand Australia – Call for single brand welcomed
23 Nov 2017
The Australia Chamber of Commerce and Industry supports the government’s call today, in the release of its Foreign Policy White...
Prime Minister The Hon. Malcolm Turnbull MP, remarks at the Australian Chamber Small Business Roundtable, Parliament House
22 Nov 2017
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull speech to the Australian Chamber Small Business Roundtable...
Faster payments to small business welcomed
22 Nov 2017
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry welcomes the government’s announcement today that small businesses providing goods and services to...
Australia’s gender equality scorecard
17 Nov 2017
Commenting on the release today of the government Workplace Gender Equity Agency Australia’s gender equality scorecard, the Australian Chamber of...
Leader of the Opposition, Bill Shorten address to the Australian Chamber Lunch
14 Nov 2017
The Hon Bill Shorten MP | Leader of the Opposition Speech to the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Lunch,...
Peru-Australia trade deal welcomed. Deal finalised in just six months.
10 Nov 2017
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry welcomes the announcement today of an agreed preferential trade deal between Peru and...
Flexible arrangements working well
31 Oct 2017
Business owners are granting 90% of requests for flexible working hours, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry said today.
Dick Grozier | Senate, Education and Employment Legislation Committee, Fair Work Laws Amendment (Proper Use of Worker Benefits) Bill 2017
31 Oct 2017
Opening Statement | Senate, Education and Employment Legislation Committee (Fair Work Laws...
Productivity Commission wake up call
24 Oct 2017
“The Productivity Commission five-year review is a wake-up call,” James Pearson, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry,...
Pay-for-what-you-use access to cloud technology is changing the world
23 Oct 2017
Shannon Nixon (nee O’Brien) is Enterprise Sales Manager QLD at Amazon Web Services and she spoke about the impact of...
Increasing promotion of a draft safety management system worries employer groups
23 Oct 2017
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is urging businesses to reflect before preparing for or implementing the new draft...
Holden closure – Not the end of automotive, Australia entering new growth phase
20 Oct 2017
“Australia has an ongoing vibrant and viable automotive industry,” Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chief Executive Officer James Pearson...
Business Leaders Summit in Canberra Today
17 Oct 2017
Business leaders across Australia are gathering in Canberra today for the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry annual Business Leaders...
Against the grain
16 Oct 2017
A willingness to explore new technology has seen agricultural supplier HE Silos vastly extend the life of stored grain, securing...
Federal Court decision on penalty rates means it’s time to let employers get on with creating jobs
11 Oct 2017
In responding to the Federal Court’s decision to dismiss the appeal of...
Resignation of Senator Nick Xenophon
06 Oct 2017
"Nick Xenophon’s brand of politics will be missed in Canberra," James Pearson, Chief Executive of the Australian Chamber of Commerce...
FutureAsia offers a framework for deeper engagement
29 Sep 2017
Smarter and deeper engagement with our overseas neighbours will help create new business opportunities and better outcomes for our economy,...
Alana Matheson | Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee Inquiry Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Amendment (Ensuring Integrity) Bill 2017
29 Sep 2017
Opening statement | Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee Inquiry into the Fair Work...
Tariff reductions positive step towards comprehensive agreement with Indonesia
21 Sep 2017
Minister Ciobo’s announcement that Australia and Indonesia will move promptly to implement tariff reductions is a positive step towards the...
Self-serving ACTU campaign risks misleading employees
21 Sep 2017
The ACTU’s ‘change the rules’ campaign is self-serving and based on misinformation the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry said...
Jenny Lambert statement to the House Standing Committee on Employment, Education and Training – Inquiry into school to work transitions
18 Sep 2017
House Standing Committee on Employment, Education and Training – Inquiry into school...
Why mindfulness in technology adoption matters to business with Dr Jason Fox
05 Sep 2017
Dr Jason Fox is a modern day wizard-rogue and leadership advisor, bestselling author of The Game Changer and How to...
Vulnerable Workers Legislation passes the Senate
05 Sep 2017
The Senate last night passed tough new laws that will see penalties of up to $630,000 for employers who knowingly...
Why business women should put themselves forward for the 2017 Smart50 Awards
04 Sep 2017
For more than 10 years SmartCompany has been hosting the Smart50 Awards, acknowledging Australia’s fastest-growing SMEs. This year, SmartCompany is...
Speech | APEC workshop on Rules of Origin (ROO) related to the potential development of a Free Trade Area of the Asia – Pacific (FTAAP)
31 Aug 2017
The Australian Chamber’s Bryan Clark presented to an APEC workshop on Rules...
Helping employers avoid missed super contributions an important part of the super system
29 Aug 2017
Improving superannuation compliance is an important contributor to the success of Australia’s...
ACTU claim for employees to set their working hours unworkable
28 Aug 2017
Responding to the ACTU’s claim for employees to be able to dictate both the number of hours they work, and...
Alana Matheson | Senate, Education and Employment Legislation Committee – Fair Work Amendment (Pay Protection) Bill
25 Aug 2017
Opening statement to the Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee Inquiry into the Fair...
Evolution, Expansion and Entrepreneurial Spirt with Anna Ross from Kester Black
24 Aug 2017
Entrepreneur Anna Ross describes the ethical and sustainable nail polish and cosmetics company she founded, Kester Black, as an evolution....
Ally Watson: Code for Community
23 Aug 2017
Ally Watson is a developer, computer science graduate and co-founder of Melbourne’s Code Like a Girl. She appeared on the...
Back yourself in business with Narelle Plapp from Food for Health
22 Aug 2017
Naturopath and entrepreneur Narelle Plapp founded Food for Health in 2005 and has recently launched her second business, Grain &...
Marita Cheng: Build on your passion for success in business
17 Aug 2017
Marita Cheng was the 2012 Young Australian of the Year and is a technology entrepreneur and advocate for women in...
Welcome opportunity to spotlight modern slavery in global supply chains
16 Aug 2017
The goods and services enjoyed by Australians should not be produced by people in other countries working under slavery-like conditions....
International Tourism is the stand out performer in job generation
15 Aug 2017
Tourism is confirmed as the unsung hero of the Australian economy with record international visitor numbers in year to June...
10 tips for reducing winter safety risks
07 Aug 2017
Working in winter is just part of the job for plumbers, but the cold temperatures, wet weather and shorter daylight...
Alana Matheson | Senate Inquiry – Defence and Trade inquiry into Adopting a Modern Slavery Act in Australia
01 Aug 2017
Opening statement to the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and...
National University of Singapore wins first prize
24 Jul 2017
In July, ICC Australia held its biggest educational event with 14 university teams from the Asia Pacific region competing around...
Students need to be better informed about employment outcomes from higher education
24 Jul 2017
The Government’s Higher Education Reforms must be matched with better information available to students about employment outcomes, the Australian Chamber...
Jenny Lambert | Senate Inquiry – Higher Education Reform Bill
24 Jul 2017
Opening Statement to the Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee inquiry into the Higher Education Support Legislation Amendment (A More...
Protectionism represents a risk to Australia
20 Jul 2017
The Productivity Commission has issued a timely warning of the national and global risks of protectionism, the Australian Chamber of...
Virtual and Augmented Reality technology can give your business the edge
17 Jul 2017
Leah Bunny is the Founder of Carousel Creative, Virtual Soup and Co-Founder of Real World VR. She spoke at the...
Employers welcome moves to reduce superannuation red tape
14 Jul 2017
Fixing the administrative difficulties employers face when paying superannuation will improve compliance, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry said...
Anti-jobs initiative rejected by the Fair Work Commission
05 Jul 2017
The Fair Work Commission has today rejected a union claim that would have discouraged the hiring of new part-time and...
Sunday pay set to rise for retail and hospitality workers
29 Jun 2017
Sunday pay for employees on retail and hospitality awards will increase from this weekend, with the impact of the annual...
School funding settled, we now need to focus on standards
23 Jun 2017
The Federal Government should be congratulated for getting its landmark school funding changes through the Parliament and now all sides...
Flying high: Emerging drone and AI technology is changing our world
21 Jun 2017
Dr Catherine Ball, ‘Dame of Drones’, works on global projects involving the non-military use of drones, robotics, and Artificial Intelligence...
Blogging for business: increase visibility and enhance your digital presence
19 Jun 2017
Lucy Cornes is the founder of digital publishing and content creation platform She Shopped. She appeared at the Mobile-ising Women...
Australian Chamber represents employers on the world stage
14 Jun 2017
The Australian business community will play a stronger role in international debates over employment and workplace relations policy with the...
Beacon technology illuminating the path to the future
13 Jun 2017
The smartphone and the connectivity afforded us by the internet have had an inestimable impact on our lives and continue...
Small businesses need support, not a wage hike
13 Jun 2017
At a time when energy prices are surging, consumers are anxious about a possible housing bubble and a major foreign...
Jenny Lambert statement to the Senate Standing Committee on Education and Employment
09 Jun 2017
Statement to the Senate Education and Employment References Committee Inquiry into Corporate Avoidance of the Fair Work Act
Wage decision risks hours and jobs
06 Jun 2017
The significant increase in the minimum wage and award rates announced today risks the job prospects of vulnerable people in...
Penalty rates transition means benefits will take longer to flow
05 Jun 2017
Today’s decision by the Fair Work Commission to apply an extended phasing in of penalty rates changes means it will...
US withdrawal from climate agreement underlines importance of domestic certainty
02 Jun 2017
The United States’ decision to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement underlines the importance of ensuring our own climate policies...
Medical entrepreneurs: Transforming scientific discoveries into commercial products
30 May 2017
Developing and launching a product is a challenge for any innovator, but when it’s a medical product for use on...
Small businesses cannot afford big increase to minimum wage
24 May 2017
Australia has high wages and high living standards. Our minimum wage is one of the highest in the world. To...
Small Businesses Cannot Afford Big Increase to Minimum Wage | Fairfax Media, May 2017
24 May 2017
Australia has high wages and high living standards. Our minimum wage is one of the highest in the world. To...
Regional and rural Australia needs jobs, not flawed analysis on penalty rates
16 May 2017
Labor offers ideas but little to curb spending
11 May 2017
Tonight’s Budget Reply speech by Bill Shorten offers some policy ideas for the future but makes little headway on the...
Empowering Women to Become Breadwinners
02 May 2017
What if women in regional South Africa were helped to become bakers, installing a wood-fired oven at home, getting training...
Innovative conference bringing women in business to the frontline of technology
02 May 2017
Hundreds of female entrepreneurs and business owners from across South Australia will gather at the Adelaide Convention Centre on Tuesday...
Employers mark World Day for Safety and Health at Work
28 Apr 2017
World Day for Safety and Health at Work today is an important opportunity for employers, employees and governments to think...
A different way of working at Big Wave Digital
26 Apr 2017
Keiran Hathorn, Director of digital, data and technology recruitment company 'Big Wave Digital', talks about how a flexible approach to...
Sharing the facts about Australian trade
21 Apr 2017
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is today joining with other leading business groups to share key facts on...
Fresh ideas fruitful for business success: Edible Blooms
20 Apr 2017
Kelly Jamieson established her business ‘Edible Blooms’ when she was in her mid-twenties, and was recently inducted into the Her...
Migration changes will help build community support
20 Apr 2017
Australian businesses rely on access to skilled workers from abroad to fill local shortfalls, but the success of the skilled...
Migration changes will help make system sustainable
18 Apr 2017
The restructuring of Australia’s temporary skilled migration program announced by the Federal Government today will help to build public confidence...
Alana Matheson | Statement to the Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee Inquiry into Fair Work Amendment (Repeal of 4 Yearly Reviews and Other Measures) Bill
18 Apr 2017
Recommendations on payment terms deserve support
12 Apr 2017
The proposal by the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman for practical measures to improve payment terms deserves support by...
Wishing all Australians a happy, healthy and safe Easter
12 Apr 2017
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry wishes a happy, healthy and safe Easter to all Australians, including business operators...
In the business of giving
06 Apr 2017
Emily McWaters used her entire savings – $10,000 – to buy her first business when she was still in her...
Tax cut will help SMEs generate jobs but need for broader cut remains
31 Mar 2017
Hundreds of thousands of small and medium businesses across Australia will be better able to invest, grow and create jobs...
‘Excessive’ rise in minimum pay tipped to lengthen dole queues | The Australian, March 2017
30 Mar 2017
Digital Discoverability: Make the most of your business presence online
29 Mar 2017
Today, the number one method Australians use to find a business is to search for it online. Is your business...
Penalty rates decision strikes the right balance
29 Mar 2017
As the public debate rages over penalty rates, it appears the truth is being clouded by misinformation, some of it...
Fairness must be at heart of Annual Wage Review
29 Mar 2017
The Fair Work Commission should deliver an Annual Wage Review outcome that is fair for jobseekers, employees and small businesses...
Australian business welcomes Chinese Premier Li Keqiang
27 Mar 2017
The visit to Australia this week of Chinese Premier Li Keqiang provides a golden opportunity to strengthen economic ties between...
Australia risks its global influence unless we boost competitiveness
27 Mar 2017
Australia needs to take action to strengthen its competitiveness as other countries strengthen theirs, otherwise we risk declining global influence,...
Australia’s global economic influence at risk: ACCI warns | The Australian, March 2017
27 Mar 2017
Australia’s global influence will be put at risk unless action is taken...
Australia should enhance competitiveness to eliminate risk of losing global influence | International Business Times, March 2017
27 Mar 2017
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has called for making...
Tradie crisis looms if more Australians don’t take up an apprenticeship | A Current Affair, March 2017
24 Mar 2017
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is calling on the government...
Appointment of Peter Anderson to the Fair Work Commission
23 Mar 2017
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry congratulates Peter Anderson on his appointment today as a Deputy President of the...
Turnbull government appoints business leaders to ‘partisan’ Fair Work Commission | The Australian Financial Review, March 2017
23 Mar 2017
The Turnbull government has appointed three new members with business backgrounds to the workplace...
2017 Communications Summit Presentations
21 Mar 2017
The Australian Chamber Communications Summit, held last Friday in Melbourne, brought together the communications staff from across our network to...
Time for action on corrupting payments
20 Mar 2017
Government action to combat corrupting payments between employers and unions will strengthen the integrity of Australia’s workplace relations system and...
Coalition of business groups calls for decisive action to rescue Australia’s ailing apprenticeship system
14 Mar 2017
JOINT STATEMENT Australia’s peak business organisations have united to call on governments...
Penalty rates decision – Sunday and holiday pay still respectable
06 Mar 2017
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry today released indicative figures outlining the impact of changes to Award penalty rates...
Penalty rate reduction will help small businesses to create jobs
28 Feb 2017
Small business operators from across Australia have spoken loud and clear – reducing penalty rates will allow them to hire...
Parliament needs to respect umpire’s decision on penalty rates
24 Feb 2017
Parliament should reject calls for the overturning of yesterday’s Fair Work Commission decision on penalty rates, respect the integrity of...
Resilience and adaptability: Technology enables survival of the fittest in business
23 Feb 2017
Michelle Melbourne is Co-Founder and Executive Director at Intelledox and appeared on the Entrepreneurs and Innovation panel at the Canberra...
Trade Facilitation Agreement will create jobs in Australia and abroad
23 Feb 2017
The Trade Facilitation Agreement that has now come into force could support the creation of 20 million jobs worldwide, including...
Penalty rates reduction will help to create jobs
23 Feb 2017
Today’s decision from Australia’s independent Fair Work Commission delivers important reductions in excessive penalty rates that will help retail and...
Time for strong headway on Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership
23 Feb 2017
Business groups from Indonesia and Australia have gathered in Canberra this week to support officials from the two nations engaged...
Budget ideas to build on our tourism export success
16 Feb 2017
Australia is attracting record numbers of international visitors and needs to continue to invest in tourism initiatives in order to...
Alana Matheson address to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights
16 Feb 2017
Inquiry into Freedom of Speech in Australia | Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights
Senators should resist union intimidation on the Building Code
15 Feb 2017
Parliamentarians should stand up to construction union intimidation by supporting changes to require all businesses seeking Government-funded work to comply...
Technology and the intergenerational workforce: transforming business with Holly Ransom Part 2
13 Feb 2017
Technology and the intergenerational workforce: transforming business with Holly Ransom Part 1
10 Feb 2017
Holly Ransom, Emergent CEO, was one of the keynote speakers at the...
‘Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results’
08 Feb 2017
Leadership and culture. They are the two most important words in work...
Changes to Building Code implementation are welcome
08 Feb 2017
The Government’s proposed changes to the implementation of the Building Code will help to restore the rule of law to...
Futureproofing Australia: The challenge for this year’s Budget
03 Feb 2017
This year’s Federal Budget offers an opportunity to futureproof Australia against economic shocks from at home and abroad, the Australian...
Video: Better business with vision
02 Feb 2017
The trend worldwide is an increasing use of video to communicate online, especially through social media. Having video on your...
PM’s reforms can create jobs and improve competitiveness
01 Feb 2017
The Prime Minister has outlined a suite of policy reforms that have the potential to create jobs and improve Australia’s...
Business welcomes Opposition Leader’s focus on jobs and skills
31 Jan 2017
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten is right to focus his energies on helping more Australians get a job, including through strengthening...
Let’s wait for the umpire’s decision on penalty rates
25 Jan 2017
All sides of the workplace relations debate should wait for the Fair Work Commission’s decision on penalty rates before starting...
Digital tools mean global opportunities for local business
25 Jan 2017
Robyn Hendry, CEO of the Canberra Business Chamber, talks about the pervasiveness of digital technology in our lives and how...
James Pearson on ABC News 24
24 Jan 2017
The benefits to Australia of trade deals come when we lower our own barriers to make it easier for us...
Watson critique shows why we need workplace reform to boost jobs
23 Jan 2017
Graeme Watson’s letter resigning from the Fair Work Commission demonstrates once again that our workplace relations system needs to be...
Remember the fair go if you want to take a long weekend
23 Jan 2017
Employees keen to use Australia Day to kick-off a four-day weekend are reminded to apply for annual leave for next...
We can go unilateral on trade
19 Jan 2017
As Donald Trump takes office, debate over the Trans-Pacific Partnership has flared. While Australian leaders exchange barbs over trade, we...
Internships help young people gain valuable job experience
18 Jan 2017
Internships play an important role in connecting young people with employers and giving them the skills they need for the...
Australian Chamber welcomes ministerial appointments
18 Jan 2017
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has congratulated Senator Arthur Sinodinos on his appointment as Minister for Industry, Innovation...
Second-tier cities key to unclogging our future
13 Jan 2017
We need to commit to transport infrastructure that will unclog congestion. Australia’s population is projected to reach 30.5 million by...
Scott Barklamb to join the Australian Chamber
12 Jan 2017
Experienced workplace relations practitioner Scott Barklamb has this week joined the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry as our Director...
James Pearson on ABC News
04 Jul 2016
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry CEO James Pearson on ABC News discussing the business community's response to the 2016...