Education
Further falls in VET funding reinforces urgent need to prioritise reform
18 Jul 2019
"Business and government need to work together with schools, career advisers and training providers to encourage students to choose VET...
Business welcomes Prime Minister’s emphasis on workplace relations and skills
24 Jun 2019
Australia’s largest and most representative business network, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, welcomes the Prime Minister’s commitment to...
Business welcomes new Federal Shadow Ministry
03 Jun 2019
“We look forward to working constructively with the Opposition to develop and support policies that will make Australia a better...
Australian Chamber congratulates Prime Minister Morrison and his Coalition Government on re-election
19 May 2019
“The business community congratulates the Prime Minister and the Coalition for winning...
Business welcomes R&D tax break for collaboration
08 May 2019
Australia’s largest network of businesses, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, welcomes Labor’s pledge today to boost the Research...
GETTING ON WITH BUSINESS 2019: Australia’s largest business network launches policy manifesto for the next Federal Government
07 May 2019
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry today launched its policy recommendations...
AusChamber Twitter
34 years ago today, the Hawke Govt tackled lawbreaking construction industry union the BLF. Tomorrow the Govt will… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
18:07 - 23 Jul. 2019
Great meeting today with Assistant Minister @SteveIronsMP on the important topic of skills and apprenticeships. Loo… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
18:07 - 23 Jul. 2019
It's time to ensure unions obey our laws and heed our courts. Full statement from @AusChamberCEO here:… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
12:07 - 23 Jul. 2019
Small Business is a Big Deal: Australia’s largest business network gives voice to issues facing small business
27 Mar 2019
Australia’s largest voice for Small Business, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Well informed jobs market key to remedy fall in education expectations
01 Aug 2018
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...