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22 May 2022
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the nation’s largest and most representative business network, congratulates Anthony Albanese and his...
12 May 2022
11 May 2022
In its submission to the Fair Work Commission’s annual wage review, the nation’s peak business network, the Australian Chamber of...
“We congratulate Mr Albanese (@AlboMP) and the @AustralianLabor party on winning the 2022 election,” ACCI CEO… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
11:05 - 22 May. 2022
2022 is the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and Australia. Trade and investment links… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
16:05 - 20 May. 2022
🇲🇳🇦🇺 ACCI director of trade and international relations, Chris Barnes, today met with his excellency Davaasuren Dam… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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11 May 2022
11 May 2022
05 May 2022
04 May 2022
03 May 2022
The Reserve Bank’s decision to lift the cash rate to 0.35 per cent reflects the interrelated challenges of rising inflation,...
29 Apr 2022
20 Apr 2022
The further easing of close contact isolation rules for household contacts in NSW and Victoria will ease the crippling workforce...
19 Apr 2022
A commitment from a re-elected Coalition government to extend new greenfields agreements to six years is an important step towards...
15 Apr 2022
15 Apr 2022
14 Apr 2022
13 Apr 2022
13 Apr 2022
13 Apr 2022
Australia’s largest and most representative voice for business, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, today launched its campaign Back Australian...
12 Apr 2022
11 Apr 2022
The union movement’s rehashed casualisation scare campaign puts Australian small businesses and jobs at risk.
02 Apr 2022
Australian businesses are set to reap the rewards of strengthened ties with India following the Phase One Agreement of the...
29 Mar 2022
Tonight’s budget will continue to rebuild Australia’s tourism industry; notwithstanding continued labour pressures are hampering the sector’s recovery.
29 Mar 2022
Tonight’s budget will continue to build capacity in the economy; however, business has been left with a long road to...
29 Mar 2022
27 Mar 2022
The extension of the Boosting Apprenticeships Commencements (BAC) wage subsidy to 30 June is insufficient in providing businesses with the...
25 Mar 2022
A new tourism strategy, THRIVE 2030: The Re-Imagined Visitor Economy, announced by the Federal Government today, provides a roadmap to...
25 Mar 2022
The significant increase in apprenticeship and traineeship commencements announced today continues the strong inroads made in skilling our local workforce. ...
25 Mar 2022
In response to Australia’s severe skills and labour crisis, today ACCI releases ‘Overcoming Australia’s Labour & Skills Shortages through Skills...
24 Mar 2022
23 Mar 2022
Reforms and investment announced by the Federal Government today will streamline unnecessary regulation and remove burdensome red tape, supporting business...
15 Mar 2022
15 Mar 2022
Cruise operators have received the greenlight to resume their operations from April 17 following an announcement from the Federal Government...
15 Mar 2022
Australia manufacturers are facing labour and material shortages on a scale not seen since the 1970s oil shock with global...
09 Mar 2022
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry congratulates Deputy President the Hon. Reg Hamilton on his retirement from the Fair...
23 Feb 2022
The Morrison Government’s announcement today of $10 million to support a new international education strategy is a welcome boost for...
22 Feb 2022
21 Feb 2022
After 704 days, Australia finally welcomes all fully vaccinated international tourists, business travellers and other visa holders from today. While...
18 Feb 2022
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) welcomes the WA Government's decision to end its two years of isolation.
15 Feb 2022
14 Feb 2022
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) welcomes the Morrison Government’s continuing focus on strengthening economic ties with India,...
08 Feb 2022
08 Feb 2022
07 Feb 2022
Today’s commitment to reopen Australia’s borders to fully vaccinated international tourists, business travellers and other visa holders is a watershed...
02 Feb 2022
As the ACTU rehashes its scare campaign on job insecurity in the lead up to the election, it may attempt...
01 Feb 2022
Businesses, now more than ever, must think outside the box when it comes to new hires, ensuring that they choose...
01 Feb 2022
More Australian businesses will be able to scale-up and commercialise innovative technologies under a new package announced by the Federal...
31 Jan 2022
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) congratulates Joanne Farrell on her appointment as Chair of Safe Work Australia.
27 Jan 2022
With businesses facing acute workforce shortages across industry, the significant increase in apprenticeship commencements shown in data released by the...
27 Jan 2022
27 Jan 2022
27 Jan 2022
With vaccination rates above 90 per cent, now is the right time to open our international border so our hard-hit...
19 Jan 2022
Changes announced by the Prime Minister today to rebate visa application fees will encourage international students and working holiday makers...
18 Jan 2022
17 Jan 2022
14 Jan 2022
13 Jan 2022
The expansion of close contact rules is welcome and will provide some relief to industries facing critical staffing and supply...
12 Jan 2022
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) is calling for National Cabinet to establish clear and nationally consistent guidelines...
11 Jan 2022
07 Jan 2022
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) remembers and celebrates the life of eminent businessman Harold Clough AO OBE,...
24 Dec 2021
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) welcomes the Australian Government's move to ‘fast-track’ negotiations on a free trade...
22 Dec 2021
The introduction of measures to increase the daily rate of boosters, recommendations on public health controls, and steps towards a...
20 Dec 2021
The success of Australia’s recovery requires businesses to do much of the heavy lifting to increase productivity and accelerate economic...
17 Dec 2021
Businesses in Australia and the United Kingdom have been brought closer today with the signing of a bilateral free trade...
16 Dec 2021
The Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) announced today shows that the Australian economy is positioned for strong growth in 2022. ...
14 Dec 2021
Australian manufacturing is primed to surge with business sentiment jumping to levels not seen in decades, as expectations for future...
08 Dec 2021
08 Dec 2021
08 Dec 2021
08 Dec 2021
National, state and territory chambers of commerce have today called on the Federal Treasurer to incentivise greater participation in the...
06 Dec 2021
A commitment from the Federal Opposition to deliver an expansion of Vocational Education and Training and higher education will be...
03 Dec 2021
“The decision made by the Fair Work Commission this afternoon demonstrates that there is no simple path for employers that...
03 Dec 2021
Ambitious emissions reduction plans announced by the Federal Opposition today offer a pathway to achieve the economic and technological transition...
02 Dec 2021
The two-week delay in reopening the international border has reinforced the need for the Federal Government to provide assistance for...
01 Dec 2021
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the nation’s largest and most representative business group, has elected Nola Watson as...
30 Nov 2021
While the delay to the reopening if international borders from 1 December until 15 December will be disappointing and disruptive...
25 Nov 2021
New visa settings announced by the Federal Government today offer a lifeline for businesses facing acute skills shortages and will...
23 Nov 2021
The Fair Work Amendment (Same Job, Same Pay) Bill 2021 threatens the viability of labour hire services and ignores the...
22 Nov 2021
Australia is set to welcome 200,000 skilled migrants, foreign students, working holiday makers and other existing visa holders without the...
19 Nov 2021
It is with great sadness that members and staff of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry learned of the...
16 Nov 2021
As Australia’s summer season approaches, indications from the Federal Health Minister that the cruise industry will be permitted to set...
09 Nov 2021
As worker shortages across the country reach crisis levels, Australian businesses are still without a timetable for the return of...
04 Nov 2021
The Maritime Union’s push to paralyse Australia’s ports is risking the nation's economic recovery amid intensified international supply chain disruptions. Released...
02 Nov 2021
Australia’s recovery hangs in the balance for our tourism industry, universities and those businesses facing critical skill shortages without a...
26 Oct 2021
Businesses now have a practical plan to achieve the technological and economic transition towards net zero. This will drive investment,...
19 Oct 2021
As Australians, we have a duty to secure the prosperity of future generations, ensuring that we pass on improved social...
18 Oct 2021
As we finally begin to emerge from lockdowns and restrictions, end border closures, and reach crucial thresholds in the vaccination...
15 Oct 2021
Today’s announcement from the New South Wales Premier is a bold and welcome step to begin reopening Australia to the world.
14 Oct 2021
Today, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has released a report, Small Business, Mental Health; navigating the complex landscape, highlighting...
12 Oct 2021
With vaccination rates rapidly rising around the country and domestic reopening plans starting to take effect, focus must shift towards...
01 Oct 2021
Announced today, the plan to end the international travel ban is a crucial step towards getting Australia back to business....
30 Sep 2021
With lockdowns and restrictions costing the economy more than $2 billion a week, reopening when we reach vaccination thresholds is...
28 Sep 2021
Australian manufacturing is fraught with supply chain disruptions and labour shortages on a scale not seen in decades. Despite this,...
20 Sep 2021
Without an overhaul of our enterprise bargaining system, Australia risks a slow and painful recovery from the COVID-19 crisis.
17 Sep 2021
A plan is urgently needed to implement a strong migration program and reopen our borders as soon as vaccination allows...
16 Sep 2021
With businesses facing contradictory and vague advice on vaccination passports, ACCI is urging National Cabinet to finalise clear and cohesive...
08 Sep 2021
08 Sep 2021
The Federal Government must move to immediately roll out free and accessible...
02 Sep 2021
The [email protected] reforms, passed by the Parliament today, delivers the most significant initiative to stamp out workplace sexual harassment in...
30 Aug 2021
Demands for the ATO to reveal the recipients of the JobKeeper scheme are short-sighted and risk setting a dangerous precedent...
28 Aug 2021
Today the Federal Government has delivered on an indemnity scheme to protect employers who may face costly claims when they...
26 Aug 2021
As the COVID-19 crisis deepens across Sydney and Melbourne, the Federal Government’s expansion of both the SME Recovery Loan Scheme...
04 Aug 2021
Today, the High Court’s Workpac v Rossato appeal judgement has unanimously rejected the union movement’s disingenuous attempts to discredit casual...
29 Jul 2021
Today's expansion of support for employees and businesses will help address significant damage to Australia's economy, following the announcement this morning of...
21 Jul 2021
Business is urging Prime Minister Scott Morrison to reinstate the temporary industrial relations flexibilities in the Fair Work Act when...
20 Jul 2021
Australian made and manufactured products may become more expensive when sold in the European Union under plans for a Carbon...
13 Jul 2021
As the COVID crisis in Greater Sydney deepens, the Federal Government’s joint assistance package with the NSW Government offers a...
12 Jul 2021
The earlier arrival of millions more Pfizer doses, brought forward into late July and August, is a turning point in Australia's...
06 Jul 2021
Australia’s economic recovery is at risk without a commitment from federal and state governments to pursue major payroll tax reforms...
02 Jul 2021
National Cabinet has made significant progress today by agreeing to take into account the vaccination and risk status of travellers...
29 Jun 2021
Australia's manufacturing sector has bounced back from sharp declines last year, however its expansion is being hampered by labour shortages...
28 Jun 2021
The release of the fifth Intergenerational Report today paints a sobering picture of Australia's future, as the nation continues to struggle...
28 Jun 2021
The President and Board of the Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry are pleased to announce Andrew McKellar as ACCI’s new...
23 Jun 2021
Tourism and hospitality businesses in northern and remote Australia struggling with labour and skill shortages and hard hit by COVID-19 restrictions will be important...
22 Jun 2021
The problems being experienced by the mining industry in attracting chefs to supervise on-site dining for workers despite very attractive...
18 Jun 2021
A new trade taskforce set up to cut copious amounts of red tape and regulation must move quickly or Australia's...
17 Jun 2021
The Fair Work Commission’s decision to hike up award wages by 2.5 per cent disproportionately affects industries which have been...
11 Jun 2021
Quarantine-free travel between Australia and Singapore is an important step to reopening our country to the rest of the world, offering a...
04 Jun 2021
As a barometer of the business community, ACCI’s trade surveys provide a blueprint to Government on how best to support...
21 May 2021
Common sense has prevailed after industrial manslaughter offences were not widely adopted across the country, in a meeting of Australian...
20 May 2021
ACCI has published a plan to successfully reopen Australia to other countries in a series of controlled, risk-proportionate stages which will minimise the economic...
11 May 2021
The single most important outcome for the tourism, hospitality and accommodation industries after tonight’s Federal Budget is a commitment to...
11 May 2021
Business investment, productivity and participation measures announced in tonight’s 2021-2022 Federal Budget will be crucial as we transition our economy...
10 May 2021
The changes to visa arrangements announced today will address some of the most critical labour and skills issues facing the...
07 May 2021
An exciting new plan to help Australian businesses embrace digital technologies will play a significant role in ensuring we are a leading digital...
05 May 2021
"Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, young Australians have lost their jobs to a greater extent than other age...
28 Apr 2021
ACCI has published part one of a two-part advisory document on easing restrictions, improving the COVID business operating environment, and how...
08 Apr 2021
Skills and labour shortages across Australia are severely impacting business recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
08 Apr 2021
Employers, like the rest of the community, want sexual harassment in the workplace to be a thing of the past....
22 Mar 2021
The passage of the Fair Work Amendment (Supporting Australia's Jobs and Economic Recovery) Bill 2021 today is a responsible outcome, ensuring casual employment remains...
18 Mar 2021
Australia’s leading business groups welcome the passage through the Senate of amendments...
18 Mar 2021
The economic recovery continues to gather momentum, with today’s ABS Labour Force numbers showing a huge leap in full time...
18 Mar 2021
Small businesses across Australia will be dismayed by the deal announced today by one small business organisation with the ACTU...
17 Mar 2021
As the Senate debates the Omnibus Industrial Relations Bill in the next 24 hours, its decisions will have real impacts,...
16 Mar 2021
The manufacturing sector is leading Australia's economic recovery, with the nation's peak industry survey showing the sector expanding at a strong...
15 Mar 2021
The appointment of Mathias Cormann as the next Secretary-General of the OECD is welcomed by ACCI, Australia’s unique member of...
15 Mar 2021
ACCI has today released an important report to show how part time additional hours agreements will help to address underemployment...
15 Mar 2021
11 Mar 2021
The post-JobKeeper support package announced today will help to salvage 13 key tourism regions but falls short of what is...
09 Mar 2021
The Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements 50 per cent wage subsidy extension to September 2021 announced today is a recognition of its...
03 Mar 2021
The latest GDP quarterly growth figures demonstrate the positive impact of rolling back restrictions, however some sectors still affected by government-imposed...
01 Mar 2021
ACCI, Ai Group, ARA, NRA and ABI look forward to continuing to participate in the General Retail Award proceedings in...
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.
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...
01 Feb 2021
ACCI calls on unions to withdraw their latest advertising campaign opposing industrial relations reform, and to rethink their messages trivialising road...
29 Jan 2021
The Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry has submitted a proposal to the Federal Government this week for a new...
21 Jan 2021
The Australian Bureau of Statistics' latest employment figures indicate that Australia is on track for economic recovery, with total employment now...
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.
08 Jan 2021
ACCI urges the Federal and state governments to manage international arrivals by the risk they pose to our country, rather...
22 Dec 2020
15 Dec 2020
Australian manufacturing production is at its highest level this year with industry...
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...
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...
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,...
08 Dec 2020
Simplifying modern awards and providing employers and employees with more flexibility will help achieve the common goal of saving and...
08 Dec 2020
With many business owners at breaking point in 2020, criminalising underpayments and increasing civil penalties for non-compliance risks tipping the...
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...
02 Dec 2020
More than a million Australians would stand to lose a quarter of their income and freedom to choose how they...
27 Nov 2020
Business organisations from Australia and New Zealand have teamed up to deliver an updated travel bubble plan between the countries...
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...
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).
24 Nov 2020
Labor leaders and the union movement are trying to redefine casual work, putting Australia’s small businesses and jobs at risk.
23 Nov 2020
The Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry supports a deferral of any increase in the superannuation guarantee until the economy...
20 Nov 2020
ACCI is urging state and territory leaders across Australia to immediately drop border and travel restrictions on South Australian people,...
19 Nov 2020
A new joint survey produced by ACCI and the University of South Australia has found that maintaining supply chains continues...
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.
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...
12 Nov 2020
ACCI is calling on National Cabinet to release a national scorecard on the reopening of the economy after tomorrow's meeting...
26 Oct 2020
State Premiers and Territory Ministers now hold the key to boosting national business confidence, one of the fundamental economic and recovery...
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...
16 Oct 2020
The need to effectively deal with the health and economic impact of COVID as we learn to live with it...
13 Oct 2020
Australia’s leading tourism business group, Australian Chamber – Tourism, has urged Australians to accept the invitation by Tourism Australia to Holiday...
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...
06 Oct 2020
Australian entrepreneurs will be energised by the unparalleled investment incentives announced in the Federal Budget tonight.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
27 Sep 2020
Australian Chamber – Tourism congratulates the Federal Government on the much needed Regional Tourism Recovery Package.
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...
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...
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...
15 Sep 2020
Australian Chamber Tourism calls on Premiers and Chief Ministers to do much more over the coming days to save tourism...
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...
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...
08 Sep 2020
The Victorian Government's roadmap for reopening Metropolitan Melbourne uses excessive thresholds for easing restrictions and should be overhauled using the...
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...
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...
26 Aug 2020
Australia’s largest business group is urging the House of Representatives and the Senate to unanimously pass legislation to extend JobKeeper...
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...
17 Aug 2020
State and Territory Governments should move quickly to legislate Automatic Mutual Recognition of licences as prioritised by the Federal Treasurer today.
13 Aug 2020
Today the High Court has issued its first decision on the Fair Work Act National Employment Standards since introduced more...
07 Aug 2020
But there is no doubt that these latest changes will save jobs that were sure to be lost as a...
23 Jul 2020
It is a tough labour market, but even in such difficult conditions, programs operated by or in strong partnership with...
23 Jul 2020
The focus is on policies which can be implemented this financial year to create a more productive and competitive environment...
21 Jul 2020
The Government responded today to the calls by ACCI and a range of our business group members by extending JobKeeper...
16 Jul 2020
The reversal of some steps in the roadmap to reopening has rocked business confidence and stirred up more financial angst....
07 Jul 2020
Tourism businesses need lead time to prepare - they can't just open their doors in 24 hours and start trading.
22 Jun 2020
“Strengthening the relationship between universities and business and prioritising internships and work placements is particularly important. It will prepare people better...
19 Jun 2020
ACCI CEO James Pearson said putting up the price of jobs "when deflation is a strong possibility in the June...
17 Jun 2020
Thankfully, the Attorney-General has announced that the focus of one of the upcoming industrial relations working groups involving unions, ACCI...
16 Jun 2020
The survey's Actual Composite Index, which indicates business confidence, fell to 24 in the...
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...
05 Jun 2020
“With more and more businesses entering those higher brackets of revenue loss, we can really get a feel for the...
05 Jun 2020
“On any measure the investment by governments has not kept pace with population growth let alone skill needs. We need more...
04 Jun 2020
The Australian Chamber Tourism, Canberra Airport, Wellington Chamber of Commerce, Canberra Business Chamber and Auckland Business Chamber have united to...
02 Jun 2020
The number one challenge facing the Australian economy after COVID is getting people into jobs. Supporting businesses to get back...
26 May 2020
As the PM highlighted in his speech to the press club, small businesses are crucial to jobs recovery. Currently small...
26 May 2020
By unleashing our economic potential as a world-class innovator, we will greatly improve our chances of reversing current forecasts showing...
21 May 2020
If coronavirus wasn’t enough, small business owners around the country now face the prospect of losing their businesses, homes and...
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...
15 May 2020
We must not confuse what government can do to stimulate the economy with what we can ask of small businesses....
09 May 2020
The announcements today will make it economically unviable for most hospitality businesses to open in Stages 1 and 2, and...
08 May 2020
Australian businesses depend on operating as seamlessly as possible between states and territories, as many supply services and source goods interstate.
07 May 2020
“It is marvellous to see a decade of effort between the Governments and private sectors of both nations coming to...
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...
05 May 2020
The agreed temporary amendments to the award are aimed at preserving the...
29 Apr 2020
"What is required now is a considered and careful plan to restart Australia’s third largest export industry and one of...
26 Apr 2020
Mr. Pearson urged everyone to download and use the voluntary app and asked businesses to encourage their customers, suppliers, and...
15 Apr 2020
“Successfully restarting tourism will depend on programs such as these loans and other Government support initiatives, as well as the...
07 Apr 2020
The JobKeeper legislation, including changes to the Fair Work Act, is critical to keeping businesses in business and Australians in...
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,...
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...
31 Mar 2020
Today's announcement is a game changer when Australia needs it most.
30 Mar 2020
In this extremely difficult time, it has been heartening to see unions and employers working together to ensure more businesses stay...
26 Mar 2020
ACCI Workplace Director Scott Barklamb said today's deal was an "historic move during an unprecedented crisis".
23 Mar 2020
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry applauded the Federal Government's second tranche of...
18 Mar 2020
Without support for small business, thousands of Australians will lose their businesses, their jobs and their livelihoods and the economy...
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...
13 Mar 2020
Australian Chamber – Tourism Executive Chair John Hart said the targeted funding from the COVID-10 stimulus package is an important...
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...
11 Mar 2020
"We welcome the Federal Government's announcement today to provide a new $10K grant as well as slashing the red tape...
02 Mar 2020
Batemans Bay will host The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Tourism Recovery Summit and General Council this week as...
02 Mar 2020
The establishment of Plastics Stewardship Australia will help better coordinate government and industry action on more effective ways to reuse...
19 Feb 2020
The campaign highlights bullying, threatening behaviour in some Australian workplaces, and deliberate disregard for our laws and courts.
19 Feb 2020
The release of the Productivity Commission's analysis is a major wakeup call to our federal and state governments.
17 Feb 2020
The Federal Government responded with a record additional investment of $76 Million to help tourism deal with the challenges of...
29 Jan 2020
23 Jan 2020
Regional communities across Australia who rely on the tourism industry are continuing to feel the sting of Australia’s devastating bushfires...
23 Jan 2020
The President, Board, members and staff of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) have learned with great sadness...
20 Jan 2020
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...
10 Jan 2020
05 Dec 2019
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry urges the Government to keep its eyes on the needs of small business, while...
04 Dec 2019
This Bill is too important to abandon. We need to fight for vulnerable employees and small business people who continue to...
04 Dec 2019
The 2018 PISA results reflect what business has been consistently saying to the education sector – improve literacy and numeracy...
04 Dec 2019
While the modest improvement in GDP growth in the September quarter is a positive sign the health of the Australian economy...
29 Nov 2019
The decision by the Australian Senate to reject the Ensuring Integrity Bill will suffocate small businesses who don’t have the...
26 Nov 2019
It is encouraging to see the Coalition and Opposition recognise the need to maintain momentum and support for liberalised trade in...
22 Nov 2019
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry welcomes the release of proposed amendments to the Fair Work Amendment (Ensuring Integrity)...
21 Nov 2019
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry chief executive James Pearson said improvements to the design of business registers and...
21 Nov 2019
21 Nov 2019
The COAG Energy Council must address Australia’s beleaguered eastern energy markets at its meeting in Perth tomorrow with the goal...
06 Nov 2019
05 Nov 2019
Australian business stands to reap huge rewards from one of the world's largest free trade agreements, after Australian negotiators successfully...
31 Oct 2019
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...
28 Oct 2019
“The increased interest in Australian cruising is a testament to the unique experiences and products on offer and the efforts...
28 Oct 2019
Australia is a wide brown land and an authentic experience in a natural landscape is what our visitors expect. Many...
25 Oct 2019
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01 Oct 2019
The Australian Chamber is urging banks to pass on today's interest rate cuts in full in order to boost consumer...
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...
16 Sep 2019
16 Sep 2019
10 Sep 2019
The National Audit Office’s report on the Management of the Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS) has missed an opportunity to highlight...
10 Sep 2019
05 Sep 2019
04 Sep 2019
02 Sep 2019
New rules for interpreting trade terms used by importers, exporters, lawyers, transporters and insurers across the world will be released in...
27 Aug 2019
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Ross Lambie as its Chief...
26 Aug 2019
Today the country celebrates the important contribution Australia’s Vocational Education and Training (VET) makes to the economy and to the...
23 Aug 2019
While we are keenly focused on trade tensions across the Pacific and security issues in Asia, Australia’s Defence Minister, Linda...
20 Aug 2019
University can be a great pathway for many students, but depending on the course chosen, it can leave many graduates...
19 Aug 2019
Ongoing trade tensions between our most important strategic partner and our most important trading partner mean this is a crucial...
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...
09 Aug 2019
With the Ensuring Integrity Bill on its way to the Senate after it was passed by the House of Representatives...
09 Aug 2019
The Australian Chamber welcomes the news our country’s Vocation Education and Training (VET) sector will have a reform roadmap by...