Skills breakthrough builds a stronger Australia
October 24, 2019
Employers welcome the release of the Australian Qualifications Framework review which makes recommendations to help deliver the stronger skills system Australians deserve, Business Council chief executive Jennifer Westacott said.“This review can...
Excessive red tape and unnecessary regulation costs us all
September 12, 2019
Excessive red tape and unnecessary regulation is costing all Australians, undermining the creation of more jobs, the delivery of products and services at cheaper prices, and the ability of existing businesses to grow and new businesses to open the...
Regional communities brimming with potential
August 9, 2019
Australia’s regions are brimming with potential to drive a fresh wave of innovation but only businesses investing can unleash that capacity, Business Council chief executive Jennifer Westacott said.“As Australia’s political leaders meet in C...
Tax changes good for workers, good for the economy
July 4, 2019
Australians will have more money in their pockets and the economy will receive a much-needed boost as a result of yesterday's successful passage of personal income tax reforms, Business Council chief executive Jennifer Westacott said. “I congrat...
New investment helping build a stronger Broadmeadows
June 17, 2019
We are pleased our Strong Australia community event has made a real difference to Melbourne’s northern suburbs, bringing together business and community leaders and inspiring the Pelligra Group to redevelop the iconic Ford Australia site in Broa...
Strong Australia Snowy Valleys panel interview with Kieran Gilbert, Sky News
November 22, 2020
Event: Strong Australia Snowy Valleys panel interview with Kieran Gilbert, Afternoon Agenda, Sky News Speakers: Kieran Gilbert, Sky News; Jennifer Westacott, Business Council of Australia; Dean Lynch, Snowy Hydro; Mayor James Hayes, Snowy Valleys Council; Matthew Lucas, Tumut Regional Chamber of Commerce Topics: Regional economic recovery, Snowy Hydro 2.0, skills, NSW budget
Jennifer Westacott interview with Sally Bryant, ABC Riverina
November 16, 2020
Event: Jennifer Westacott interview with Sally Bryant, ABC Riverina Speaker: Jennifer Westacott, Sally Bryant Date: 17 November 2020 Topics: NSW budget, Strong Australia Network
Strong Australia Wagga panel interview with Kieran Gilbert, Sky News
September 8, 2020
Interview with David Speers, Speers, Sky News
August 5, 2020
Event Interview David Speers, Speers, Sky News Speaker Jennifer Westacott, David Speers Date 13 March 2019 Topics Economy, minimum wage, energy E&OE
Strong Australia Townsville panel interview with Ticky Fullerton, Sky News
July 14, 2020
Event: Strong Australia Townsville panel interview with Ticky Fullerton Speakers: Jennifer Westacott, Chief Executive, Business Council of Australia; Patricia O'Callaghan, Chief Executive Officer, Townsville Enterprise; Marnie Baker, Managing Director, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank; Mark Steinert, Managing Director and CEO, Stockland Date: 14 July 2020 Topics: Regional economic recovery
Potential lies in regional Australia
August 28, 2020
This opinion article by Marnie Baker, chair of the Business Council's Regional Development working group and Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Managing Director, and Business Council chief executive Jennifer Westacott was published in The Australian on Fr...
Bush at centre of economic transformation
November 4, 2019
This opinion article by incoming Business Council president Tim Reed was published in Australian Community Media newspapers on 2 November 2019.The economy is changing and so is the way we work. After 18 months travelling around regional Australia,...
Give VET its worth for sake of our future
August 23, 2019
This opinion article by Business Council chief executive Jennifer Westacott was published in the Townsville Bulletin on Saturday 24 August 2019.AS ONE of the nation’s most important second-tier cities, Australia needs Townsville to thrive and an...
We can’t build a better Australia without business
April 15, 2019
This opinion article by Business Council chief executive Jennifer Westacott was published in the Financial Review on Thursday 11 April 2019. An anti-business and anti-growth agenda simply cannot deliver the wider horizons that Australians look for...
Putting Townsville tradies first
March 27, 2019
This opinion article is by Business Council chief executive Jennifer Westacott and Aon Australia chief executive James Baum. Last month’s flood has rocked Townsville to its very core.However, the stories coming out of the region at this diffi...
