Business Council Statement on Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook

The Business Council is concerned an increase in government spending, shown in the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) will hamper a private sector-led recovery, which is critical to easing cost-of-living pressures and building a more competitive economy.

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Reform crippling shipping costs

If ever an industry needed reform to cut costs for businesses and reduce living costs, it is shipping. Commerce is being crippled by rules Anthony Albanese devised as transport minister in 2012 to prop up the faltering domestic shipping sector.

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National Mining and Related Industries Day 2024

On the 22nd November, people travelled from all over Australia, to come together in outback Australia to celebrate National Mining and Related Industries Day. The gala event was held at Santos’s Moomba gas field in South Australia.

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In the drive to build National Wealth, we’re losing our way

When Rio Tinto’s board recently met in Montreal, there were half a dozen top officials from the Quebec government as well as senior ministers from Ottawa. the Canadian capital, along for a session.

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Santos opponents referred to NACC

The Environmental Defenders Office and the consultants they used to prepare the heavily criticised evidence at the centre of their failed legal challenge against oil and gas producer Santos are set to be referred to the National Anti-Corruption Commission.

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Damning admission on mine decision

There was “no person” on Tanya Plibersek’s staff who could tell if the Blayney goldmine could recover from her heritage decision, department documents show, despite later assurances there was “no impediment” to it.

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Opinion | Nigeria’s digital SEZs are the future of the African economy

The country’s new free zones plan can foster its rich tech and services potential.

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World Free Zones Organization | Latest News

26 November 2024

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World Free Zones Organization | Latest News

19 November 2024

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Ballooning public service is no fix for stagnant growth

The balance of the economy is tipping too far to big government.

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