Policy report
Addressing skills shortages and getting our skills mix right over the long-term
In this policy paper, released ahead of the Jobs and Skills Summit, the Business Council of Australia argues for need to make sure students leave school with strong foundation skills, a clear path and a comprehensive snapshot of their abilities and capabilities, not just a mark to define their future.
Discussion paper
Jobs and Skills Summit - maintaining full employment and growing productivity
The Business Council of Australia has prepared this discussion paper ahead of the upcoming Jobs and Skills Summit.
Guide
Domestic and family violence: a best practice guide for employers
The Business Council of Australia recognises that workplaces are likely to include both people who experience domestic and family violence (DFV), and people who perpetrate it. The intent of this guide is to provide businesses with information on how to best support employees experiencing, witnessing or using violence, and how to take action to assist...
Position paper
Infrastructure in a world moving to net zero
Governments have an obligation to use their position to not only deliver infrastructure and services, but to also drive policy outcomes in support of the nation’s net zero policy goals. This paper highlights some simple first steps that governments around Australia should consider.
Position paper
Seize the moment: securing Australia’s economic future
The 2022 federal election needs to focus on securing Australia’s economic future and in turn its strategic future by making the most of existing industry strengths and advantages while building new industries, developing new capabilities and creating new higher paying jobs, according to the Business Council of Australia.