Tag: ACCI

The economy continues to be a source of worry for Australian businesses, pushing business confidence down for yet another quarter.

Small Business Minister Bruce Billson has responded to the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Survey of Investor Confidence released yesterday, calling it “a reminder of the work that must be done.”

Tax experts and small business advocates have urged that any increase to the rate or base of the GST be accompanied by other tax changes that will help ease the burden on SMEs.

One of Australia’s peak business groups has defended the creation of a more effective appeals mechanism at the Fair Work Commission after the Law Council warned against the controversial proposal. Kate Carnell, the head of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, representing about 300,000 small businesses, said there was precedent for specialist appeals divisions […]

The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has stood down its chief economist Burchell Wilson over tasteless Facebook posts, pending the outcome of an investigation.

One of Australia’s business leaders has championed the fight against unemployment as a means to improve national health outcomes and called on business to play a leading role. Head of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Kate Carnell, this week said there were significant health savings to be made by helping unemployed people into […]

New figures show the business community is struggling and remains reluctant to hire staff following the May federal budget.  The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s most recent Business Expectations survey found that key indicators — namely those measuring sales, profits, investment and employment — were grounded in negative territory. The general business conditions index […]

A new plan requiring jobseekers to apply for 40 positions a month has been condemned for needlessly increasing red tape obligations on small business owners.

The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has hit back at claims that migrant labour is responsible for a marked decline in the number of apprentices.

According to the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s most recent small business survey, investment in plants and equipment has dropped to its lowest level in five years. In addition, investment in buildings and structures is also on the slide.