Andrew McKellar appeared on @QandA this week with @PatsKarvelas. The lively discussion centred on industrial relations, airlines and older workers. Check it out here:

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ACCI is proud to be a judging partner of this year’s Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) Australian Export Awards. ACCI has had a long association with this prestigious award event. You can read more about the finalists announced today here: (

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ACCI joins the nation in remembering those who have served Australia in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations, past and present. We honour their courage, loyalty, and sacrifice on this ANZAC Day. You can support veterans and their families by donating to the Anzac Appeal #LestWeForget #ANZACDay

Australia needs a sovereign manufacturing capability, so focused government attention on meeting that objective is welcome, but careful consideration of the details is needed. Read ACCI's media release here

Supermarkets must treat their suppliers fairly and provide consumers with the lowest possible prices, but heavy-handed regulation could have unintended consequences. Read ACCI's media release here

Australia's manufacturers experienced a particularly weak start to the year, as conditions deteriorated from an already soft end to 2023. The latest report of the nation's longest-running business survey, the ACCI- @Westpac Survey of Industrial Trends, was released today. Read more here

The labour market remains tight, with unemployment dropping back to its August 2023 level of 3.7 per cent. Read ACCI's media release here

Existing gas fields are running out, but not enough is being done to replace this supply. See ACCI's media release here

ACCI was pleased to co-host the inaugural event for the Parliamentary Friends of Entrepreneurs, Small and Medium Business alongside co-chairs @spenderallegra @BertVanManen and @stemplemanmp. ACCI members and MPs from across the spectrum heard from @JulieCollinsMP on how important small business is to the government and economy, ACCI's impact as a voice for small businesses.

Rachel Noble of @ASDGovAu shared fascinating and essential insights into cybersecurity and its importance for businesses of all sizes ahead of ACCI’s General Council meeting in Canberra, urging businesses not to overlook the basics of cybersecurity

National accounts data shows GDP growth almost crawling to a halt, at just 0.2 per cent in the Dec 23 quarter, following 0.3 per cent in Sep 23. Read ACCI's media release here

At the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit in Melbourne, the newly-appointed Business Champion for Brunei Darussalam Nur Rahman dropped by the ACCI-@AustralianMade stand to hear more about our organisations and to brief us on the opportunities he sees in Brunei for Australian companies and products. With Mr Rahman are ACCI CEO Andrew McKellar, Australia's High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam Luke Arnold and ACCI deputy director, trade and international affairs, Lachlan Smith. #ASEAN50AUS

ACCI was proud to partner with @AustralianMade at the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit today, showcasing how our organisations support Australian exporters to succeed in international markets, including in Southeast Asia #ASEAN50AUS

The target to cut vehicle emissions by 60 per cent in five years is simply unachievable and will lock many potential new-car buyers out of the market due to higher costs. Read ACCI's media release here