As I’ve just returned from a week in North America learning from local business leaders, one thing is clearer than ever in my mind: if Australia is to be an attractive place for global businesses to invest, hire and grow, we need to get our skates on – and fast.
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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.
Read moreReform 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.
Read moreNational 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.
Read moreIn 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.
Read moreSantos 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.
Read moreDamning 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.
Read moreOpinion | 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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