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The True Value of Humanities
Jennifer Westacott on how humanities can play a fundamental role in the prosperity agenda. More
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Supply Nation's Connect 2016 Keynote Speech by Jennifer Westacott
Jennifer Westacott speaks about innovation in the face of major technological disruption, and the implications for supplier relationships, entrepreneurship and enterprise creation. More
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Statement on Constitutional Recognition Referendum Council
We congratulate Michael Rose, Chair of our Indigenous Engagement Task Force, on his appointment to the Referendum Council. More
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Boosting Employment Outcomes for People with Disability
A report which looks at the role business can play in driving greater workforce participation and inclusion for people with disability. More
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New Resource to Help Business Promote Jobs for Indigenous People
The AHRC and BCA launch ‘Targeted recruitment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people – A guideline for employers’. More
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Governance is Stronger When Two Worlds Connect
Independentdirectory is a joint initiative of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations and the BCA. More
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Statement on Constitutional Recognition
The substance of the committee’s position aligns with BCA principles of fairness and shared prosperity. More
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The Purple House Fund Launch
Business Council of Australia Chief Executive Jennifer Westacott will launch the fund at a celebration in Melbourne in support of the Purple House (Western Desert Nganampa Walytja Palyantjaku Tjutaku Aboriginal Corporation).
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Supporting and Celebrating Indigenous Initiative and Success
The Purple House Fund is an initiative that enables patients suffering end-stage renal disease to receive treatment on their country. More
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The Purple House Fund
The Purple House, is an Alice Springs-based organisation, providing a unique and innovative community care and social support service for patients suffering end-stage renal disease. More
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Why Mental Health Matters to Business: Presentation by Jennifer Westacott
BCA Chief Executive Jennifer Westacott discusses the important role businesses play in tackling mental health. More
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The Business Case for Addressing Mental Health
BCA co-hosts workshop to discuss the practical steps businesses can take to reduce the $10.9 billion impact mental health has on the economy. More
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BCA and Supply Nation Drive Supplier Diversity Discussion
Supporting the development of the Indigenous business sector is important so that we can drive Indigenous economic development. More
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Improved Gender Reporting: Article in Women's Agenda
The new reporting regime takes us a step closer to advancing gender equality so that women and men can thrive equally in the workplaces of Australia. More
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BCA Welcomes Gender Reporting Changes
The streamlining of gender equity reporting requirements will help ensure that the data collected is meaningful and not unduly costly for businesses. More
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Australia’s Largest Companies Supporting Indigenous Prosperity
Almost all of Australia’s largest companies see Indigenous prosperity as something they have a part in actively supporting. More
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International Day of People with Disability
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Forrest Review a Reminder We Have a Long Way to Go
Business is making progress in reducing Indigenous employment disparity but Mr Forrest’s report is a timely reminder that we still have a long way to go. More
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Alliance Proposes Partnerships to Secure Jobs for Disadvantaged Jobseekers
The BCA, ACOSS and the ACTU have jointly proposed improvements to employment services to deliver better outcomes for disadvantaged jobseekers. More
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Heads Up Helps Build Mentally Healthy Workplaces
Heads Up has the potential to help us all by offering businesses practical advice and resources to help them build mentally healthy workplaces. More
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Speech by Jennifer Westacott to the Odyssey House Business Luncheon 2014
BCA Chief Executive Jennifer Westacott speaks to Odyssey House on the topic of ‘Shared Outcomes: The Role of Business in Community Wellbeing.’ More
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BCA–FYA Partnership to Increase Opportunities for Young Australians
The BCA and the FYA will work together on a range of measures to better prepare young people for the world of work, and reduce youth unemployment. More
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BCA Welcomes Gender Diversity Reporting Streamlining
Gender diversity and female workforce participation brings many benefits, but data collection should be streamlined, easily understood and beneficial. More
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Workplace Gender Equality Reporting: Opinion Article in the AFR
Streamlined gender reporting and business-specific diversity strategies can improve outcomes for women, business and the economy. More
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Supply Nation and Business Council of Australia launch Memorandum of Understanding
Supply Nation and the Business Council of Australia launch partnership giving Indigenous businesses opportunities to supply goods and services. More
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BCA Indigenous Engagement Survey 2013
An inspiring picture of people working together to create the social and economic conditions where Indigenous Australians can achieve their potential. More
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Speech by Jennifer Westacott to the 2013 Inspire Foundation Breakfast
Speech by BCA Chief Executive Jennifer Westacott to the 2013 Inspire Foundation Breakfast on the topic of employment and mental health. More
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Indigenous Job Creation: Article by Tony Shepherd in the AFR
Business, governments and communities must work with Indigenous Australians to create sustainable jobs and inclusive, respectful workplaces and communities. More
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National Disability Insurance Scheme: Daily Telegraph Article
The NDIS is groundbreaking, but it must be properly designed and budgeted for, writes Tony Shepherd in The Daily Telegraph. More
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Statement on the National Disability Insurance Scheme Levy
Statement by Business Council of Australia Chief Executive Jennifer Westacott on the National Disability Insurance Scheme Levy. More
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Indigenous Employment the Key, but Employer-Directed Training Critical
Jobs are only part of the solution to ending Indigenous disadvantage, BCA President Tony Shepherd says at GenerationOne event in Canberra. More
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Statement of Support for Act of Recognition
Parliament’s adoption of the Act of Recognition is an important step towards a referendum to achieve constitutional recognition of Indigenous Australians. More
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Roundtable Begins Search for Ways to Improve Job Opportunities for Disadvantaged Groups
A joint roundtable stemming from the collaboration between ACOSS, the BCA, and the ACTU found there are major barriers towards getting unemployed people into jobs. More
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One Country, Many Voices: Update on the Indigenous Engagement Activities of the BCA and Its Members
Address by BCA President Tony Shepherd to the Reconciliation Australia Government and Business Luncheon.
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Strong Showing in 2012 BCA Indigenous Engagement Survey
Indigenous engagement is fast becoming an essential aspect of business practice among Australia’s large companies. More
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Praise for Indigenous Core Values
BCA member companies are experiencing the two-way benefits of working with Indigenous organisations and individuals. More
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Disadvantaged Still Missing Fair Share of Rich Pickings
Anti-Poverty Week gives the community the chance to reflect on what has been achieved in tackling poverty and disadvantage, and on continuing failures in breaking cycles of disadvantage. More
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Constitutional Recognition a Goal Worth Getting Right
An Act of Recognition would move our country toward a referendum for recognition of Indigenous Australians in our Constitution.
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Aboriginal Jobs Push Here to Stay
Creative initiatives by Australia’s largest businesses are having an increasingly significant impact in supporting Indigenous employment and economic development. More
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Cultural Recognition Promotes Economic Equality
Constitutional recognition of Indigenous Australians could play an important role in closing economic opportunity gaps between Indigenous and other Australians. More
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Remove Racism of a Previous Era from the Heart of our Constitution
Full and equal recognition of Indigenous Australians our Constitution is essential, argues Graham Bradley in The Australian. More
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Business Trailblazing in Indigenous Economic Engagement
Business Council of Australia members are reaching out in ever larger numbers to help improve outcomes for Indigenous Australians. More
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Support for Workers with Disabilities Calls for Three-way Partnership
Countries such as New Zealand could serve as a model, writes Graham Bradley in The Age. More
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BCA Not Calling for Disability Support Pensions to be Cut
The Disability Support Pension forms a vital function in Australia’s welfare system for those who do not have, or have limited capacity, to participate in the paid workforce. More
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Big Business Shows Leadership in Closing the Gap
BCA members are increasingly active in developing creative strategies to increase Indigenous engagement in the Australian economy.
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The Worm Has Turned: Women in Leadership 2010
Speech by BCA Chief Executive Katie Lahey on the topic of women in leadership. More
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Closing the Gap Delivers Community-Wide Benefits
The Goulburn Valley stands to gain sizeable benefits from closing the gap in Indigenous disadvantage. More
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CEOs Step up to Take Direct Action on Women in Top Jobs
New mentoring initiative to help high-achieving women rise to the top of the corporate ladder. More
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Stronger Plans Are Needed to Ensure Gender Parity
It defies belief that, in a sophisticated and modern country such as Australia, we are even talking about paying a woman the same amount as a man for a day’s work – it should already be long-established practice writes Katie Lahey. More
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Indigenous Commitments Welcome but Economic Reform Lags
The BCA welcomes the agreement by COAG today to step up efforts to close the gap in Indigenous disadvantage, but concerns remain that progress in the vital business deregulation agenda is slipping. More
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Early Help for Unemployed Important to Lift Participation
Business Council of Australia Chief Executive Katie Lahey welcomes the announcement by the federal government of immediate assistance for workers facing unemployment as a result of the global economic downturn. More
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2009 Victorian Bushfire Appeal
The BCA encourages business and individuals to donate to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal. More
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Push Aside the Fog and Close the Gap
The Business Council of Australia has a multifaceted social impact, writes Greig Gailey in The Age. More
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The Mutual Benefits of Giving
Geoff Allen of the Centre for Corporate Public Affairs discusses the release of the ACCPA–BCA report, ‘Corporate Community Investment in Australia’ in an op-ed in The Australian Financial Review. More
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Understanding the CSR Landscape: A View from CorporateAustralia
BCA Chief Executive Katie Lahey’s address to the Australian Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility ‘Turning Point’ conference. More
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Principal for a Day Program Celebrates 5th Birthday
Katie Lahey, Chief Executive of the Business Council of Australia participated in this year’s Principal for Day program today at Preston Girls Secondary College, Victoria. More
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Age Can Work: The Case for Supporting Older Workers
Speech by Katie Lahey, Chief Executive, Business Council of Australia More
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Business Takes Lead on Ageing Workers
The Business Council of Australia has released guidelines aimed at encouraging big business to keep more older Australians in the workforce. More
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Business, Unions Unite for Older Workers
Australia’s corporate sector and trade unions are working together to boost the number of older people remaining in the workforce. More
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Corporate Philanthropy: State of Play
Speech by Katie Lahey, Chief Executive, Business Council of Australia to the Philanthropy Australia Conference More
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Business–Indigenous Collaboration: First National Report Released
Many Indigenous leaders are asking business to play a central role in ensuring real jobs in the real economy. More
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Recognising Ability: Business and the Employment of People with Disability
Launch of the Business Council of Australia's report Recognising Ability: Business and the Employment of People with Disability. More