Tag: BCA

Heat on ‘off budget’ tool Labor used for NRF deals

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The Albanese government’s $15 billion industry fund should be independently assessed along with other so-called ‘off budget’ measures to ensure taxpayers can “genuinely” expect a return, the business lobby...

NSW digital work systems laws pass despite union power concerns

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Businesses will be held accountable for digital workplace systems that impose unrealistic targets for workers under landmark laws passed by NSW Parliament on Thursday night. Despite fierce industry opposition...

NSW digital work systems laws spark industry backlash

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Tech and business groups have warned that landmark NSW laws holding employers accountable for worker harm caused by digital work systems are excessively broad, capturing almost all software used...

R&D tax reforms could deliver $7bn boost each year

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Australia could reap more than $7 billion each year by reforming uncompetitive R&D tax settings, according to new economic modelling commissioned by the Business Council of Australia, Atlassian and...

Business Council pivot to tech issues gathers momentum

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The appointment of AirTrunk chief executive Robin Khuda and Telstra CEO Vicki Brady to the board of the Business Council of Australia flags a strengthening pivot at the BCA...

BCA calls for new investment breaks to anchor R&D in Australia

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Australia’s peak business lobby is urging the Albanese government to introduce a suite of new incentives to de-risk research and development investment and motivate businesses to develop IP locally....