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Part time flexibility application will reduce employment
01 Mar 2021
ACCI, Ai Group, ARA, NRA and ABI look forward to continuing to participate in the General Retail Award proceedings in...
Labor’s IR plan would cut job opportunities
10 Feb 2021
Labor’s industrial relations plan fails to recognise how jobs are created and what Australia needs to retain jobs and support recovery.
New Asian-led venture to revive the WTO
05 Feb 2021
The Confederation of Asia-Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CACCI), a network of national chambers from 27 economies across Asia and...
Irresponsible union ad should be taken off air
01 Feb 2021
ACCI calls on unions to withdraw their latest advertising campaign opposing industrial relations reform, and to rethink their messages trivialising road...
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16:03 - 01 Mar. 2021
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13:02 - 24 Feb. 2021
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11:02 - 24 Feb. 2021
Support needed after March for government-restricted businesses
29 Jan 2021
The Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry has submitted a proposal to the Federal Government this week for a new...
Unemployment drop a promising sign of recovery
21 Jan 2021
The Australian Bureau of Statistics' latest employment figures indicate that Australia is on track for economic recovery, with total employment now...
Australia’s trade dispute resolution nominees
13 Jan 2021
International Chamber of Commerce Australia is pleased to announce its thirteen nominees to the international body which arbitrates foreign commercial trade disputes.
Manage international arrivals based on risk
08 Jan 2021
ACCI urges the Federal and state governments to manage international arrivals by the risk they pose to our country, rather...
ACCI CEO to resign to take up local government leadership role in Western Australia
22 Dec 2020
Australian Chamber – Westpac Survey of Industrial Trends December 2020 | Aussie production soars, jobs to pick up in 2021
15 Dec 2020
Australian manufacturing production is at its highest level this year with industry...
Win for tourism as bubble proposal green lit
14 Dec 2020
The business collective behind a quarantine-free two-way travel bubble between Australia and New Zealand look forward to the initiative commencing early in...
Parliament must fix our broken IR system
09 Dec 2020
Members of Parliament must lay down their swords and agree to fix some key problems in Australia's IR system if we...
Modest Enterprise Bargaining Agreement changes are just a first step
09 Dec 2020
Enterprise Bargaining Agreement changes foreshadowed in today's industrial relations Omnibus Bill are critically important to supporting jobs and businesses in distress,...
Awards flexibility will save and create jobs
08 Dec 2020
Simplifying modern awards and providing employers and employees with more flexibility will help achieve the common goal of saving and...
Compliance changes must not put business at risk
08 Dec 2020
With many business owners at breaking point in 2020, criminalising underpayments and increasing civil penalties for non-compliance risks tipping the...
Casual employment needs to be given the green light
07 Dec 2020
Federal Parliament needs to send a message this week to encourage employers to create jobs and hire casuals by dispelling concerns around...
Millions would lose 25% pay under radical casual employment plan
02 Dec 2020
More than a million Australians would stand to lose a quarter of their income and freedom to choose how they...
Two-way Trans-Tasman travel plan released
27 Nov 2020
Business organisations from Australia and New Zealand have teamed up to deliver an updated travel bubble plan between the countries...
Relief over high court move on double dipping
26 Nov 2020
Australian businesses have been thrown a lifeline today in the fight against double-dipping claims, following the High Court's decision to...
Supporting Cormann’s candidacy is a sound investment for Australia
25 Nov 2020
ACCI urges support for Mathias Cormann’s candidacy for the position of Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
Hijacking casual work won’t create more jobs
24 Nov 2020
Labor leaders and the union movement are trying to redefine casual work, putting Australia’s small businesses and jobs at risk.
Delay super guarantee increase until economy improves
23 Nov 2020
The Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry supports a deferral of any increase in the superannuation guarantee until the economy...
Open borders now to South Australia
20 Nov 2020
ACCI is urging state and territory leaders across Australia to immediately drop border and travel restrictions on South Australian people,...
ACCI & UniSA release joint COVID-19 survey
19 Nov 2020
A new joint survey produced by ACCI and the University of South Australia has found that maintaining supply chains continues...
Working from home must work for everybody
17 Nov 2020
ACCI urges the union movement to be realistic about working from home demands, as the country tries to recover economically from the pandemic.
Union movement makes a paper tiger from regional trade pact
16 Nov 2020
The union movement’s scare campaign about Australia’s participation in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is a paper tiger. The ACTU...
Business needs a national scorecard for reopening
12 Nov 2020
ACCI is calling on National Cabinet to release a national scorecard on the reopening of the economy after tomorrow's meeting...
States now hold key to business confidence
26 Oct 2020
State Premiers and Territory Ministers now hold the key to boosting national business confidence, one of the fundamental economic and recovery...
Business needs National Cabinet to deliver updated Roadmap tomorrow
22 Oct 2020
Tomorrow will be the best remaining chance for National Cabinet to agree to an updated Roadmap for reopening Australia so businesses can trade...
Media Release | RBA Governor’s speech points the way
16 Oct 2020
The need to effectively deal with the health and economic impact of COVID as we learn to live with it...
Domestic tourism campaign benefits from open borders
13 Oct 2020
Australia’s leading tourism business group, Australian Chamber – Tourism, has urged Australians to accept the invitation by Tourism Australia to Holiday...
ACCI endorses Senator Cormann for OECD
08 Oct 2020
ACCI strongly supports Prime Minister Scott Morrison's nomination of Senator Mathias Cormann to the role of Secretary-General of the Organisation for...
Budget 2020: Energising Entrepreneurs
06 Oct 2020
Australian entrepreneurs will be energised by the unparalleled investment incentives announced in the Federal Budget tonight.
Easing restrictions must go hand-in-hand with Federal Budget
06 Oct 2020
The needs of big-employing industries in tourism, hospitality and events must be front of mind in the run up to the...
Wage subsidies will help reverse apprenticeship decline
04 Oct 2020
Today's Federal Government announcement of a 50 per cent wage subsidy for new apprentices and trainees employed from 5 October by any...
Travel Restart: Bring on the Kiwis
02 Oct 2020
The arrival of New Zealand passengers from October 16 without the need for quarantine in Australia is an exciting new turning point for...
Time to scale up sector-competitive manufacturing
01 Oct 2020
Today's $1.5b investment in Australian manufacturing recognises the country's need to scale up our first-class research into industry competitive on the world stage.
Good time to upgrade our tourism treasures
01 Oct 2020
Today's announcement of $61.7 million in upgrades to Australia's natural and heritage assets will go a long way to help stimulate...
Digital Business Plan will help create jobs
29 Sep 2020
The Federal Government's Digital Business Plan will help to create the jobs Australia needs and will set us on a stronger course for the recovery out of...
Regional tourism package much needed
27 Sep 2020
Australian Chamber – Tourism congratulates the Federal Government on the much needed Regional Tourism Recovery Package.
Small biz owners win back control of their future
24 Sep 2020
Hundreds of thousands of small business owners facing insolvency due to the economic fallout of COVID-19 will be able to take back...
Tourism dollars to boost South Australia
23 Sep 2020
The South Australian tourism sector will now be able to prepare for a more promising summer season following Premier Steven Marshall's...
Tourism eyes $3.6B Aus-NZ travel bubble
18 Sep 2020
Prime Minister Scott Morrison's renewal today of plans for a travel bubble between Australia and New Zealand, coupled with an uptick...
SA-ACT border opening not enough
15 Sep 2020
Australian Chamber Tourism calls on Premiers and Chief Ministers to do much more over the coming days to save tourism...
New survey shows scarred manufacturing sector
15 Sep 2020
Excess capacity, weak investment and low profit expectations continue to hurt Australia's manufacturing sector as a result of COVID-19 restrictions, the...
Export scheme crucial in testing times for trade
10 Sep 2020
The Federal Government's reforms today of the vital Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) scheme will help counter some of the devastation wrought...
Victorian Government should go back to the drawing board
08 Sep 2020
The Victorian Government's roadmap for reopening Metropolitan Melbourne uses excessive thresholds for easing restrictions and should be overhauled using the...
National framework must not be delayed
07 Sep 2020
Australia’s political leaders can reinvigorate the economy and save jobs by urgently following through on a national framework for COVID-19 agreed by...
Restoring business & household confidence is key to recovery
02 Sep 2020
Australia’s largest business group presented the Government with a suite of recommendations for the 2020-21 Budget, including bringing forward the...
Parliament urged to unanimously pass JobKeeper amendments
26 Aug 2020
Australia’s largest business group is urging the House of Representatives and the Senate to unanimously pass legislation to extend JobKeeper...
Third COVID Business Conditions Survey released
18 Aug 2020
Business trading conditions across the country have not improved despite the easing of restrictions in many states, the latest ACCI survey of...
Legislate licence changes for tradies
17 Aug 2020
State and Territory Governments should move quickly to legislate Automatic Mutual Recognition of licences as prioritised by the Federal Treasurer today.
High Court decision passes the pub test
13 Aug 2020
Today the High Court has issued its first decision on the Fair Work Act National Employment Standards since introduced more...
JobKeeper changes needed to prop up employment
07 Aug 2020
But there is no doubt that these latest changes will save jobs that were sure to be lost as a...
Addressing Youth Unemployment through Experience and Training
23 Jul 2020
It is a tough labour market, but even in such difficult conditions, programs operated by or in strong partnership with...
Bold reform is the answer to Budget deficit
23 Jul 2020
The focus is on policies which can be implemented this financial year to create a more productive and competitive environment...
JobKeeper 2.0: Extension welcome, tough decisions ahead
21 Jul 2020
The Government responded today to the calls by ACCI and a range of our business group members by extending JobKeeper...
Preserving Skills for Tomorrow
16 Jul 2020
The reversal of some steps in the roadmap to reopening has rocked business confidence and stirred up more financial angst....
Australia’s Tourism Restart Plan Published
07 Jul 2020
Tourism businesses need lead time to prepare - they can't just open their doors in 24 hours and start trading.
Improving job outcomes for higher ed students
22 Jun 2020
“Strengthening the relationship between universities and business and prioritising internships and work placements is particularly important. It will prepare people better...
Annual wage increase: Minority report got it right
19 Jun 2020
ACCI CEO James Pearson said putting up the price of jobs "when deflation is a strong possibility in the June...
Businesses continue to suffer over casual ruling
17 Jun 2020
Thankfully, the Attorney-General has announced that the focus of one of the upcoming industrial relations working groups involving unions, ACCI...
Australian Chamber – Westpac Survey of Industrial Trends June 2020- Manufacturing conditions slump to historic low
16 Jun 2020
The survey's Actual Composite Index, which indicates business confidence, fell to 24 in the...
Double standard on crowds is hurting businesses
11 Jun 2020
Mr Pearson said if there is no increase in the rates of community transmission following last weekend's protest rallies, businesses would...
Second COVID-19 Business Conditions Survey released
05 Jun 2020
“With more and more businesses entering those higher brackets of revenue loss, we can really get a feel for the...
PC Report Ignores the Elephant in the Room
05 Jun 2020
“On any measure the investment by governments has not kept pace with population growth let alone skill needs. We need more...
First Trans-Tasman flight proposal released
04 Jun 2020
The Australian Chamber Tourism, Canberra Airport, Wellington Chamber of Commerce, Canberra Business Chamber and Auckland Business Chamber have united to...
Slashing COAG bureaucracy will help create jobs
02 Jun 2020
The number one challenge facing the Australian economy after COVID is getting people into jobs. Supporting businesses to get back...
Government hears the call of business on skills & IR
26 May 2020
As the PM highlighted in his speech to the press club, small businesses are crucial to jobs recovery. Currently small...
Train our people & prepare our businesses for a competitive new world
26 May 2020
By unleashing our economic potential as a world-class innovator, we will greatly improve our chances of reversing current forecasts showing...
Workpac decision a major blow to business restart
21 May 2020
If coronavirus wasn’t enough, small business owners around the country now face the prospect of losing their businesses, homes and...
States must reopen borders to save jobs
20 May 2020
750,000 Australian jobs are on the line. In Queensland alone there are 217,000 people directly employed in tourism, so to...
To save jobs, wages must not change
15 May 2020
We must not confuse what government can do to stimulate the economy with what we can ask of small businesses....
Governments urged to work with tourism on restrictions
09 May 2020
The announcements today will make it economically unviable for most hospitality businesses to open in Stages 1 and 2, and...
Releasing domestic travel restrictions key to restarting economy
08 May 2020
Australian businesses depend on operating as seamlessly as possible between states and territories, as many supply services and source goods interstate.
Final piece of the puzzle in place for Indonesia-Australia Economic & Trade Deal
07 May 2020
“It is marvellous to see a decade of effort between the Governments and private sectors of both nations coming to...
Trans-Tasman bubble a beacon for offshore tourism and trade
05 May 2020
Over the coming weeks both Australia and New Zealand will be in a similar place in their control of COVID-19, providing...
COVID-19 amendments to the Vehicle Manufacturing, Repair, Services & Retail Award
05 May 2020
The agreed temporary amendments to the award are aimed at preserving the...
National Tourism Restart Taskforce Established
29 Apr 2020
"What is required now is a considered and careful plan to restart Australia’s third largest export industry and one of...
COVIDSafe App is Ignition Key to re-start confidence, business & jobs
26 Apr 2020
Mr. Pearson urged everyone to download and use the voluntary app and asked businesses to encourage their customers, suppliers, and...
Tourism needs the help to rebuild from scratch
15 Apr 2020
“Successfully restarting tourism will depend on programs such as these loans and other Government support initiatives, as well as the...
Employer-employee relationship at core of changes to Fair Work Act
07 Apr 2020
The JobKeeper legislation, including changes to the Fair Work Act, is critical to keeping businesses in business and Australians in...
Jump start for stalled Aussie exports
01 Apr 2020
The Government's new $110m program, to be coordinated by logistics expert Michael Byrne, will revive stalled exports in seafood, red meat,...
Employers and Unions co-operate on Restaurants Award to address COVID-19 challenges
31 Mar 2020
This temporary alteration allows restaurants and cafes to scale up or down their operations and employees to work fluidly across other areas of...
JobKeeper payment will save jobs: ACCI
31 Mar 2020
Today's announcement is a game changer when Australia needs it most.
FWC Full Bench varies Clerks Award to address COVID-19 challenges
30 Mar 2020
In this extremely difficult time, it has been heartening to see unions and employers working together to ensure more businesses stay...
Landmark COVID-19 awards deal struck
26 Mar 2020
ACCI Workplace Director Scott Barklamb said today's deal was an "historic move during an unprecedented crisis".
COVID-19: Vital support will help small business survive but more needed if crisis deepens
23 Mar 2020
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry applauded the Federal Government's second tranche of...
New business measures to brace Australian economy against COVID-19
18 Mar 2020
Without support for small business, thousands of Australians will lose their businesses, their jobs and their livelihoods and the economy...
Coronavirus impact hits Australian manufacturing: Survey
17 Mar 2020
The survey, undertaken between February 10 and March 3 this year, found the Actual Composite index fell to 45.0 in the...
Fiscal firepower to assist tourism
13 Mar 2020
Australian Chamber – Tourism Executive Chair John Hart said the targeted funding from the COVID-10 stimulus package is an important...
Stimulus a short-term buffer for small business
12 Mar 2020
While the package is focused on providing relief over the next three months in the belief that the impact of CoViD19 will...
New grant vital for bushfire-affected small businesses
11 Mar 2020
"We welcome the Federal Government's announcement today to provide a new $10K grant as well as slashing the red tape...
Batemans Bay Tourism Recovery Summit & Business Council
02 Mar 2020
Batemans Bay will host The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Tourism Recovery Summit and General Council this week as...
Industry boosts engagement in Circular Economy
02 Mar 2020
The establishment of Plastics Stewardship Australia will help better coordinate government and industry action on more effective ways to reuse...
Stand up to workplace abuse
19 Feb 2020
The campaign highlights bullying, threatening behaviour in some Australian workplaces, and deliberate disregard for our laws and courts.
Productivity growth an urgent priority
19 Feb 2020
The release of the Productivity Commission's analysis is a major wakeup call to our federal and state governments.
Planning now a must for tourism recovery
17 Feb 2020
The Federal Government responded with a record additional investment of $76 Million to help tourism deal with the challenges of...
Move events to the bush: ACCI
29 Jan 2020
‘Holiday Here’ campaign vital to rebuilding Australian tourism
23 Jan 2020
Regional communities across Australia who rely on the tourism industry are continuing to feel the sting of Australia’s devastating bushfires...
Vale Bryan Noakes AO (1930 – 2020)
23 Jan 2020
The President, Board, members and staff of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) have learned with great sadness...
Small businesses welcome bushfire relief
20 Jan 2020
Tourism package the start on a long road to recovery
19 Jan 2020
Bushfire-affected tourism businesses, whether directly or indirectly impacted, have a long road ahead as we work to restore Australia's strong, nature-focused...
New information portal for bushfire-affected businesses
10 Jan 2020
Small business needs to remain a big deal following departmental reshuffle
05 Dec 2019
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry urges the Government to keep its eyes on the needs of small business, while...
Ensuring Integrity bill too important to abandon
04 Dec 2019
This Bill is too important to abandon. We need to fight for vulnerable employees and small business people who continue to...
Focus funding on literacy and numeracy
04 Dec 2019
The 2018 PISA results reflect what business has been consistently saying to the education sector – improve literacy and numeracy...
More effort needed for GDP growth: ACCI
04 Dec 2019
While the modest improvement in GDP growth in the September quarter is a positive sign the health of the Australian economy...
Failed Bill hits small business hardest
29 Nov 2019
The decision by the Australian Senate to reject the Ensuring Integrity Bill will suffocate small businesses who don’t have the...
FTA win as global trade storm brews
26 Nov 2019
It is encouraging to see the Coalition and Opposition recognise the need to maintain momentum and support for liberalised trade in...
Ensuring Integrity amendments get nod from ACCI
22 Nov 2019
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry welcomes the release of proposed amendments to the Fair Work Amendment (Ensuring Integrity)...
Power of innovation in deregulation reform
21 Nov 2019
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry chief executive James Pearson said improvements to the design of business registers and...
Funding focus needed in Vocational Training
21 Nov 2019
Energy market solutions needed from COAG
21 Nov 2019
The COAG Energy Council must address Australia’s beleaguered eastern energy markets at its meeting in Perth tomorrow with the goal...
It’s time to ensure all trade unions and employer organisations obey the law
06 Nov 2019
Huge win for Australian business with latest mega-regional trade agreement
05 Nov 2019
Australian business stands to reap huge rewards from one of the world's largest free trade agreements, after Australian negotiators successfully...
Mental health report first step to reform
31 Oct 2019
Inflation up despite global headwinds
30 Oct 2019
The Australian economy continues to weather global uncertainly, with inflation edging upwards to 1.7 per cent in the Consumer Price Index...
Regional tourism buoyed by increase in Australian cruising
28 Oct 2019
“The increased interest in Australian cruising is a testament to the unique experiences and products on offer and the efforts...
Agri-tourism is key to supporting our regions
28 Oct 2019
Australia is a wide brown land and an authentic experience in a natural landscape is what our visitors expect. Many...
Business welcomes Senate Committee inquiry report into Ensuring Integrity Bill
25 Oct 2019
Vital National Skills Commissioner appointment
24 Oct 2019
Regional policies the seed to drive growth
18 Oct 2019
ACCI urges banks pass on full interest rate cut
01 Oct 2019
The Australian Chamber is urging banks to pass on today's interest rate cuts in full in order to boost consumer...
ACCI joins VET stakeholder committee
26 Sep 2019
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is pleased to participate in the newly established Vocational Education and Training Stakeholder Committee, announced...
ACCI supports Mondelēz appeal
16 Sep 2019
Senate decision to protect small business welcomed
16 Sep 2019
Opportunity missed in Tourist Refund Scheme report
10 Sep 2019
The National Audit Office’s report on the Management of the Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS) has missed an opportunity to highlight...
Industrial sentiment slows in latest survey results
10 Sep 2019
Modest increase in apprenticeship commencements gives hope for future growth
05 Sep 2019
The future holds promise despite slower growth figure
04 Sep 2019
Learn new trade rules to avoid risk
02 Sep 2019
New rules for interpreting trade terms used by importers, exporters, lawyers, transporters and insurers across the world will be released in...
ACCI appoints new Chief Economist
27 Aug 2019
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Ross Lambie as its Chief...
Spotlight on Vocational Education & Training
26 Aug 2019
Today the country celebrates the important contribution Australia’s Vocational Education and Training (VET) makes to the economy and to the...
Trade: It’s time to focus on the west
23 Aug 2019
While we are keenly focused on trade tensions across the Pacific and security issues in Asia, Australia’s Defence Minister, Linda...
VET building pathways to a bright future
20 Aug 2019
University can be a great pathway for many students, but depending on the course chosen, it can leave many graduates...
Trade tensions remind us of the need to build our competitive muscle
19 Aug 2019
Ongoing trade tensions between our most important strategic partner and our most important trading partner mean this is a crucial...
Business Events Bid Fund Program changes welcomed
16 Aug 2019
Australian Chamber-Tourism, the peak body of Australia’s tourism organisations, welcomes changes to the Government’s $12 million Business Events Bid Fund...
Everyone benefits from better union oversight
09 Aug 2019
With the Ensuring Integrity Bill on its way to the Senate after it was passed by the House of Representatives...
VET reform welcomed by Australian Chamber
09 Aug 2019
The Australian Chamber welcomes the news our country’s Vocation Education and Training (VET) sector will have a reform roadmap by...