Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ACCI)

As one of our largest exports worth over $48 billion, the education of international students is critical to our economy and the 250,000 jobs they support. If we are to slash international student numbers, we must consider what else we are sacrificing. ACCI supports the tertiary education sector in advocating for one of Australia's biggest export industries. #IntlEducationMatters Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia Universities Australia

Today marks a significant implementation date for many industrial relations changes as a result of the Closing Loopholes amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009. Businesses must ensure they are across the changes below:

Today's opinion piece in the AFR is by ACCI CEO Andrew McKellar on the impact the new workplace rules will have on business, especially small business.

Today draws National Skills Week for 2024 to a close. We face significant challenges as a nation, with skills shortages, leaky workforce pipelines and a changing work landscape. ACCI supports efforts to meet the government’s target for 80% of Australians to hold a post-school qualification by 2050, and National Skills Week is always a great way to raise the profile of these important vocations in pursuit of that target.   So Happy National Skills Week to all who celebrate – and that should be every Australian, wherever you are, and whatever you do!

A lot of international students work while they study, filling important jobs in our economy. Fewer international students will hurt businesses and our economy, just like it did during the pandemic. ACCI supports the tertiary education sector in advocating for one of Australia's biggest export industries. #IntlEducationMatters Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia Universities Australia

ACCI President Mark Birrell AM and ACCI CEO Andrew McKellar today met with Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor MP. They appreciated the opportunity to discuss a range of policy issues of interest to the Australian business community.

Prime Minister today met with ACCI President Mark Birrell AM and CEO Andrew McKellar. The Chair and CEO appreciated the opportunity to discuss a range of policy issues of interest to the Australian business community. 

Yesterday the ACCI board and Business Chamber Queensland executive met with Queensland LNP leader David Crisafulli MP and appreciated the opportunity to discuss issues of critical importance to the business community. Andrew McKellar Heidi Cooper Tony Schiffmann

Last night ACCI and Business Chamber Queensland were delighted to have Chair of the Australian Retirement Trust, Andrew Fraser, give a keynote speech to the General Council dinner. In a broad-ranging and thoughtful speech, Andrew covered the importance of the federation, the need for housing supply meet community needs, and the heightened necessity of protecting Australia's democratic institutions. Andrew McKellar Heidi Cooper Tony Schiffmann Mark Birrell AM

At ACCI's General Council meeting today in Brisbane, the newly-appointed Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations Murray Watt discussed key issues and priorities around workplace relations and skills. ACCI members appreciated the opportunity to discuss a diverse range of topics with the Minister. Mark Birrell AM Andrew McKellar