The government's Fair Work Bill poses a significant risk to Australian companies in the economic downturn and should be changed, a leading employer group says.
15/01/2009
Small business is hardest hit by the domestic economic slowdown and needs an interest rate cut now, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry says.
20/08/2008
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has called on Federal and State/Territory governments to adopt a balanced and effective approach to harmonising OHS regulation in its submission to the National Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Review.
17/07/2008
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