The business lobby has called for regional cities - chosen with strict criteria,not electoral consideration - to be given special status to stimulate the economy.
Business Council of Australia chief Jennifer Westacott says unions are"fundamental to the wellbeing of our society".
The nation's peak business lobby group has defended the right of its members to speak out on both economic and social issues.
Lord Mayor Sally Capp doesn’t plan to leave Melbourne’s Town Hall gig anytime soon. And now she’s got the address to prove it.
The long search for the BCA's next president may be over,CBD has been told.
Industry groups say businesses deserve to know the costs of policies that will impact them,amid fears a spike in energy prices could drive jobs offshore.
The business group is calling on political leaders to put forward detailed election plans to prove they can expand the economy to boost wages.
Despite the corporate lobby group raising millions,the Centre Ground public advocacy unit seems to have faded away after less than 12 months in operation.
It wouldn’t take Business Council chair Jennifer Westacott more than a cup of Twinings Assam to come to the realisation life at the top of the lobby group for major corporates is likely to become somewhat more difficult if Labor wins come the May election.
Penny Wong was chosen for her measured and civil contributions to foreign affairs debates,as well as her advocacy on tolerance and equality.
Graeme Samuel has warned more businesses need to sign up to the Business Council of Australia's supplier payment code,or face regulation.