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Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue rejects ‘credibility’ of business council modelling on 2035 emissions target

BCA member criticises climate modelling commissioned by lobby group that ‘underplays’ economic opportunities and does not factor in cost of inaction

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No modelling in climate review, as lobby urges action

The opposition has dismissed suggestions delays in reaching a climate policy signal uncertainty about reducing emissions.

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Business boost as more nuisance tariffs get the chop

Another 500 nuisance tariffs on items such as tyres and wine glasses are set to be slashed, saving Australian businesses millions in compliance costs.

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Big ideas to fix housing left untouched at roundtable

Plans to improve housing supply have emerged from the productivity roundtable, but economists say they won't fix the biggest issues affecting affordability.

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Treasurer mulls making tax fairer for young Australians

Australia's "unfair" tax system has created a situation where retirees can earn the same income as working households, but pay less than half the tax.

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AI doom, nature laws and solving the housing problem: five takeaways from day two of economic reform roundtable

Jim Chalmers says ‘a useful consensus’ is emerging in several key reform areas

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AI, red lines and the idea employers hated: five takeaways from day one of economic reform roundtable

Jim Chalmers praised the quality and calibre of engagement as ‘outstanding’. Here’s the main discussion points from Tuesday

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Aussies missing out on payoff from research investment

Australian tech darlings Cochlear and Atlassian have lent their voices to a push to revamp research and development investment and reboot stagnant productivity.

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Australian, Chinese business leaders seek common ground

A roundtable of Chinese and Australian business leaders in Beijing has recommended greater collaboration on green steel, education and agriculture.

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Captains of industry, unions sit at economic roundtable

Leaders from the business, union and welfare sectors will gather in Canberra to come up with ways to bolster Australia's flagging productivity levels.

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Business, union divisions threaten to derail PM summit

The prime minister hopes business groups and unions will unite to address a lagging economy but there are already signs of division before a planned summit.

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Big business wants AI to do 'boring but essential' work

A peak body for some of the nation's biggest businesses has urged a mindset of opportunity rather than fear to help Australia become a global leader in AI.

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Business lobby backs tax boost to bolster productivity

The Business Council of Australia has called for the federal government to hand all companies a 20 per cent investment allowance in the upcoming budget.

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Australia at the 'bottom of the class' on research

Australian businesses and governments are investing too little in vital research projects, a discussion paper has revealed.

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Australia must be a 'model ally' in US tariff talks

Australia must prove its relationship with the US is mutually beneficial to earn another exemption from steel and aluminium tariffs, experts say.

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Musk-like efficiency role 'strange' call for Australia

Australia must cut red tape and reform its tax system to boost productivity and safeguard against a looming trade war, the Business Council says.

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Bid for better education standards to fix skills crisis

The business council is calling for new national targets to place Australia back in the top 10 in the OECD rankings across reading, maths and science.

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Albanese is promising fee-free Tafe. How would it work – and why is it causing controversy?

As the federal election looms, Labor has promised to subsidise certain VET pathways – but not everyone is convinced

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Thirty licences to open a cafe: state red tape ranked

Australian business must work through a patchwork of regulations wherever they operate, but requirements in some states are more onerous than in others.

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Australian economy prepared for Trump: Chalmers

Treasurer Jim Chalmers believes Australia is well placed to deal with global financial shocks despite the looming threat of US tariffs.

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Big business blueprint to nail down housing crisis fix

Quicker approvals and slashing red tape are some of the key measures the business lobby has put forward to improve housing affordability and accessibility.

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NZ zoning overhaul touted as solution to housing mess

Inspired by overseas examples, business groups have called for changes to zoning laws and co-operative funding models to help solve housing supply issues.

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Turbo charge house approvals, business urges government

The Business Council of Australia says state governments should be able to intervene in council planning decisions, using a carrot and stick approach.

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Business council blames slow local decision-making for feeding Australia’s housing supply crisis

Peak business body proposes deadlines to speed up local councils, saying delays are making developers reluctant to invest

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Business leaders eye economic light at end of tunnel

Corporate leaders report feeling upbeat about their firms and the broader economy as the business lobby takes aim at anti-business sentiment.

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