Our vision is for a strong Australia that is globally competitive, productive, fair and inclusive — now and for future generations.
The Business Council of Australia drives the nation’s economic agenda, leveraging the expertise of Australia’s leading businesses to advocate for policy solutions that lift living standards for all Australians. We are at the forefront of policy innovation, engaging deeply with our business community to shape a sustainable future.
Business is vital for a strong Australia
Around $600 billion in everyday Australians’ superannuation investments are in Australian listed companies.
Contributes about 80 per cent of Australia’s final economic output.
Activity between small, medium & large business is over $700 billion a year.
Over 7 million everyday Australians own shares in Australian companies.
Pays about $140 billion a year in company tax.
Employs 12 million of the 14 million Australians who work – 6 out of every 7 jobs.
The Business Council of Australia focuses its advocacy on addressing the following big questions facing Australia.
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Leaders shaping
Australia’s future
The Business Council of Australia brings together the experience and capability of chief executives and their teams from across a diverse range of industries to develop common-sense, trusted and evidence-based policies. Our members collaborate on new ways of thinking and mobilise for significant impact.
As the voice of the nation’s largest employers, we lead the way on constructively contributing their ideas, feedback and issues directly with governments and key decision-makers.
