Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Three top China challenges faced by Aussie start-ups

4:06PM | Monday, 8 April 2013 |  The business community has welcomed a new direct currency trading deal, to be administered by ANZ and Westpac, struck between Australia and China. However, challenges remain for Aussie start-ups doing business in the Middle Kingdom.

Election announcement welcomed by business as focus turns to policy

1:40PM | Wednesday, 30 January 2013 |  Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s surprise announcement about this year’s federal election has been welcomed by the business community for giving “certainty” to small firms.

RBA cuts cash rate to 3% as consumer spending stalls

12:41PM | Tuesday, 4 December 2012 |  The Reserve Bank has cut the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3% on the back of flat retail sales for the month of October.

Business sales slide in July as consumers rein in their spending

8:15PM | Monday, 20 August 2012 |  The Commonwealth Bank Business Sales Indicator fell 5.4% in seasonally adjusted terms in July, while another survey shows the small business sector has become increasingly pessimistic about the economy.

Clean tech start-ups peer through carbon tax gloom

7:38PM | Monday, 2 July 2012 |  Clean energy start-ups are gearing up for the potential opportunities provided by the newly-imposed carbon tax, despite widespread uncertainty in the business community over the rising costs associated with the scheme.

ACCI calls on employers to consider mature-age workers

6:43PM | Friday, 15 June 2012 |  The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has launched a campaign for mature-wage workers alongside Business SA, as statistics show older workers are increasingly overlooked.

Business groups call for “modest” approach to minimum wage increase

5:20PM | Monday, 14 May 2012 |  Business and industry groups are urging Fair Work Australia to reject a claim for the minimum wage to be lifted by $26 a week, calling for a more “modest” approach to award wages.

Federal Budget 2012: Business groups welcome budget surplus but question long-term vision

5:44AM | Wednesday, 9 May 2012 |  Business and industry groups have welcomed the Federal Budget’s return to surplus but have questioned Treasurer Wayne Swan’s long-term vision for enterprise, with the decision to dump the promised company tax cut provoking ire.

Spotlight turns to banks after RBA slashes rates to 3.75%

5:51PM | Tuesday, 1 May 2012 |  The Reserve Bank has lowered the cash rate by 50 basis points to 3.75%, but experts aren’t convinced the big banks will pass on the full rate cut.