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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...
Funding focus needed in Vocational Training
21 Nov 2019
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...
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...
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...
AusChamber Twitter
RT @EwinHannan: .@AusChamber launches campaign backing Coalition's union-restricting Ensuring Integrity Bill, urging members of the public…
13:02 - 21 Feb. 2020
We need small business feedback! A number of changes are proposed for WHS, work-related mental health issues and wo… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
12:02 - 20 Feb. 2020
RT @OurWorkplaces: A construction union official told a worker suffering from cancer that “I hope you die of your cancer” for trying to get…
12:02 - 19 Feb. 2020
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...
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 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...
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...