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It’s been a challenging time for small businesses recently, economically but also at a political level. Workplace relations changes are a principal concern. Andrew McKellar, CEO of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has been at the front lines of the situation. Andrew reflects on the key battles and achievements for Australian businesses in 2024, covering topics like workplace relations, skills and training, global trade uncertainties, and the critical need for bipartisan action on economic reforms. He highlights progress in areas such as job skills initiatives and collaboration with the government, while also addressing concerns about inflation, energy transitions, and the compliance burden on small businesses. With a federal election looming, Andrew McKellar also explores pressing issues like cost-of-living pressures and the risks of a minority government for the business sector. Business Essentials Daily is produced by: SoundCartelsoundcartel.com.au+61 3 9882 8333See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Workplace regulations seem to be snowballing, with new compliance requirements relating to employment, casual work arrangements and union access worsening matters. A recent Work Health and Safety survey, conducted by the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, reveals that 34% of small business owners are battling mental health issues like anxiety and depression — far above the national average. The Chamber’s CEO, Andrew McKellar, says all of this, coupled with economic pressures such as rising costs, tight labor markets, and fragile supply chains, is becoming increasingly daunting. Andrew outlines the practical reforms that could alleviate these burdens and empower small business owners to thrive. Business Essentials Daily is produced by: SoundCartelsoundcartel.com.au+61 3 9882 8333See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian election is expected to be a tight contest, but the Chamber of Commerce is pushing for whoever wins to reform the tax system and repair the budget.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It has been an acutely challenging year for small businesses. Rising costs, interest rates, labor shortages and big new regulatory burdens have made life much more difficult. So, is there any light on the horizon in 2025? For an end of year economic summary, we've turned to the CEO of Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Andrew McKellar. After a look back at 2024, Andrew signposts the global and domestic trends ahead, including the Federal Election. He describes practical solutions to boost productivity, including smarter tax policies, leveraging technology like AI, and how small business owners can influence government. Business Essentials Daily is produced by: SoundCartelsoundcartel.com.au+61 3 9882 8333See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As part of a FACCI (French & Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry) event, we met Laura Caspari from Engie to discuss (in English) the future of renewable energy in Australia. From community involvement to the economic benefits of wind and solar power, this episode has valuable insights into how Australia is leading the global energy transition.

The Victorian branch of the CFMEU is in hot water, but what does this mean for the union movement and a construction pipeline already struggling?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CEO of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Andrew McKellar, has labelled the ACTU's push for an extra week of annual leave for everyone as "completely premature". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew McKellar, Chief Executive of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, joined Michael McLaren to discuss Australia's minimum wage increase.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rencontre avec Dominique Giraud, le président de la chambre de Melbourne de la FACCI (French & Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry).

Andrew McKellar, CEO of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, joins Chris O'KeefeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CEO of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Andrew McKellar has weighed in on the ACTU's work from home push, claiming it might help public servants but it won't help businesses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government will put some money back in the pocket of consumers as it drops tariffs on 500 products. Will this boost business productivity?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Labor and Greens announce deal giving workers right to disconnect after hours, with critics calling it counterproductive to productivity. Andrew McKellar, CEO of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry joins Luke Grant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While the Federal Budget might be months away, business groups are putting in their pitches to the government, with productivity king again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael McLaren chats with Andrew McKellar, the chief executive of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), over the latest developments surrounding the stage 3 tax cuts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are joined by former Chief Economist at the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Libertarian candidate for Bathurst, Burchell Wilson.   Burchell is regarded as one of the most impactful public policy economists of his generation and his knowledge is one full display during this interview.   Burchell discusses the lack of economists in Australia to truly analyse our economic situation, the gross wastage in renewables programs, such as the renewable energy target, the impact immigration has on housing affordability and much more.   Burchell also discusses the attacks and censorship that he has faced in the last decade, including how he was removed from his role at the ACCI.   If you would like to attend Burchell's Campaign Bootcamp, follow the links below: Sydney – Feb 3 & 4 https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/campaign-bootcamp-tickets-779032827157 Oberon – Feb 7 & 8 https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/campaign-bootcamp-oberon-tickets-782301955207 Sydney – 10 & 11 https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/campaign-bootcamp-sydney-ii-tickets-782328394287 Follow or contact Burchell Wilson at: https://twitter.com/BurchellWilson https://www.burchellwilson.com     SHOW YOUR SUPPORT for the X-Candidates at ‘Buy Me A Coffee' – Donate or Sign up for our Membership https://www.buymeacoffee.com/xcandidates   Hosted by: ·        Adam Zahra - One Nation candidate for Macarthur (Federal) and Campbelltown (NSW) https://www.facebook.com/adam.zahra.3 https://twitter.com/AdamZahra2023 https://www.instagram.com/zahra4campbelltown   ·        Steven Tripp – Former candidate for Warringah https://www.facebook.com/RealStevenTripp https://twitter.com/RealStevenTripp https://spectator.com.au/author/steven-tripp Follow us on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4GIXhHBogM1McL5EPGP3DT Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/ExCandidates Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/XCandidates Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theXCandidates Twitter: https://twitter.com/theXCandidates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@XCandidates Gab: https://gab.com/XCandidates Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/XCandidates Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@ExCandidates Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ex-candidates/id1631685864   Please share and spread the word!   #AusPol #nswpol #interview #podcast #politics #commentary #australia #acci #burchellwilson #economics #economy #housingaffordability #immigration #libertarian

Small Biz Matters: People, Policy, Purpose ~ Episode #218 Broadcast date: 9th Jan 2024 Host: Alexi Boyd, Small Business Advocate & Policy Advisor Guest: Kate Carnell AO There are few people in Australia with more experience in small business policy, advocacy and purpose than Kate Carnell AO. Her resume as a community leader is impressive. Aside from a long career in policy and politics, Kate for five years fiercely fought for all small businesses as the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman. Prior to that she was the CEO of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and for many years the head of the Pharmacy Guild. Now she offers her advisory skills and experience as a Director and Chair on numerous boards in the tech, startup, social enterprise in the issues she cares most about; small business, mental health to continue to improve the lives of countless of small businesses. So who better to discuss the future of small business advocacy in 2024 and beyond? I sat down with Kate to ask what the future holds for small business advocacy in the current political landscape, if anything can be done to improve governments consultation with small businesses before policy is set in stone, and whether the colour of the party in power really makes any difference. I met with Kate a couple of months ago in Hornsby, and we had an excellent discussion. PEOPLE - Kate, you've been involved in politics for many years and across many jurisdictions. What does the future look like for small businesses and regulation here in Australia? Does a different colour or party really make any difference? POLICY - The reality is governments have a lot of impact on small business is through regulation and red tape. So realistically, is there anything that can be done, any  thought leadership thinking to improve this situation? PURPOSE - In your opinion, is there a good place to start for small businesses who want to be more involved in reducing red tape? Kate Carnell Company Director is the Chair Mable, Chair Racing and Sport Technology, Deputy Chair BeyondBlue, Chair Violet, Director Australian Made, National Co -Convenor of Liberals for Yes. Kate for five years fiercely fought for all small businesses as the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO). Prior to that she was the CEO of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and for many years the head of the Pharmacy Guild. Now she offers her advisory skills and experience as a Director and Chair on numerous boards in the tech, startup, social enterprise in the issues she cares most about; small business, mental health to continue to improve the lives of countless of small businesses.

THIS IS A REPLAY OF EPISODE #158 The Psych Health and Safety Podcast will be returning 16th January 2024! In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with returning guest Jennifer Low, Director of Health, Safety, Resilience and Digital Policy at the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Jen provides an update on the progress of the psychosocial regulations since we last spoke with her, then gives us a crash course in work design for psychosocial hazards.

In this episode of The Negotiation, we are delighted to feature Heidi Dugan, Chair of the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai (AustCham).  Heidi joins the show at a critical juncture in Australian-China relations. After several years of frosty ties, Canberra and Beijing are taking steps to normalize the bilateral relationship—most notably by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese making a state visit to China earlier in November. Heidi discusses the work AustCham did around the state visit and the China International Import Expo (CIIE), as well as the broader efforts they are making to improve Australian-China relations.  With relations warming, Heidi speaks about her optimism for better trade and investment between Australia and China. She pinpoints key growth sectors for Australian businesses in China, including health and wellness, education, and cosmetics.  Having lived in China for nearly 30 years, Heidi also shares her insights on why Chinese consumers think so highly of Australian consumer brands.  This is a fascinating conversation with one of the most prominent Australian business leaders in China.  Topics Discussed and Key Points:●      An introduction to the Australian Chamber of Commerce (AustCham) in Shanghai.●      The crucial role of storytelling in brand development and investment in the Chinese market.●      Exploring growth opportunities in sectors such as medical equipment, health and wellness, education, and cosmetics in China.●      Insights into the sentiment among Australian business leaders towards China.●      A detailed look at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) and Australia's involvement.●      The impact of Singles Day on Australian brands and the evolving maturity of the Chinese consumer market.

The RBA says it has a low tolerance for a slower return of inflation to target than currently expected, implying next week's CPI data will be critical ahead of its Melbourne Cup Day meeting. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves takes a look at the board's October board meeting minutes with Martin Lakos from Macquarie Group. Plus, Andrew McKellar from Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ACCI) explains why the US has overtaken China as the most common trading partner for Australian businesses.

The RBA says it has a low tolerance for a slower return of inflation to target than currently expected, implying next week's CPI data will be critical ahead of its Melbourne Cup Day meeting. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves takes a look at the board's October board meeting minutes with Martin Lakos from Macquarie Group. Plus, Andrew McKellar from Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ACCI) explains why the US has overtaken China as the most common trading partner for Australian businesses.

Australia's inflation moderated somewhat this week. But in economic terms, there will be more tough months ahead for households and for businesses. Meanwhile, the relationship between business and the Albanese government is somewhat scratchy. From the point of view of business, the Government is delivering to the unions. Business is particularly critical of the Government's industrial relations changes those already made and those to come. In this weeks podcast, our guest is Andrew McKellar, the chief executive of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI). He joins us to give a business take on the economy, issues concerning business and relations with the Albanese Government. ACCI describes itself as Australia's largest and most representative business network, saying it covers businesses “of all shapes and sizes”.  

The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is one of a group of bodies arguing proposed casual worker changes would only jeopordise an already robust employment system. ACCI CEO Andrew McKellar told Jo McManus on 6PR Afternoons legislation that requires employers to ask their employees if they would like to transition to full-time work after a year already exists.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with returning guest Jennifer Low, Director of Health, Safety, Resilience and Digital Policy at the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Jen provides an update on the progress of the psychosocial regulations since we last spoke with her, then gives us a crash course in work design for psychosocial hazards.

Germany has a reputation for delivering quality, efficiency and reliability. This also applies to the healthcare sector. Since not many drugs and medical devices are manufactured in Australia itself, companies from abroad fill these gaps, including those from German-speaking countries. This offers opportunities and obstacles, as Bettina Schels explains. She lives in Brisbane and is head of the Health Cluster at the Australian Chamber of Foreign Trade (AHK). - Deutschland hat den Ruf, Qualität, Effizienz und Verlässlichkeit zu liefern. Das gilt auch für den Gesundheitssektor. Da in Australien selbst nicht viele Medikamente und medizintechnische Geräte hergestellt werden, füllen Unternehmen aus dem Ausland diese Lücken, auch aus dem deutschsprachigen Raum. Dies bietet Chancen und Hindernisse, wie Bettina Schels erläutert. Sie lebt in Brisbane und ist Leiterin des Health Clusters bei der Australischen Außenhandelskammer (AHK).

The ACCI has launched a campaign pushing back against the ramming through parliament of the government's industrial relations laws.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the full budget coverage with Luke Grant, John Stanley, Tom Elliott and Scott Emerson. Directly following the speech, they are joined by: Matt Grudnoff, Senior Economist with the Australia Institute Andrew McKellar, CEO of the Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry Jim Chalmers, the Federal Treasurer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian Chamber of Commerce Andrew Mackellar weighs in with Jim.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry CEO, Andrew McKellar has called for port reform at the National Press Club today. Mr McKellar says we need greater competition in the port system and to lift the number of skilled migrants brought into the country. He also told Oly Peterson on 6PR Radio that industrial practices in our ports are really holding us back.  "We need to make some of these reforms because they are unambiguously in the national interest, we don't need to make trade offs or compromises."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The German-Australian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (German: AHK) is the official representation of the German economy in Australia. - Die Deutschen Auslandshandelskammern beraten, unterstützen und vertreten deutsche Unternehmen weltweit. In Australien ist jetzt Dr. Gabriele Rose an die Spitze der German-Australian Chamber of Industry and Commerce getreten. Wir stellen sie im folgenden Studiogespräch vor. 

Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry CEO Andrew McKellar - Unions to push for 8percent wage rise as wage data to be confronting  Road Freight NSW CEO Simon O'Hara - Price of diesel impacting trucking industry  News Corp Business Columnist Terry McCrann - Migration biggest policy issue affecting Government  Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry CEO Andrew McKellar - Unions to push for 8percent wage rise  Finance with Scott Phillips  Gardian Technologies founder Graham Gordon - Covid cases on the rise  Sky News Victorian State political reporter Simon Love - Victorian politics  Tech with The Techno Bloke Tim StackpoolSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As unemployment drops to the lowest level in 48 years, Ross Greenwood speaks with Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry's CEO Andrew McKellar and KPMG economist Sarah Hunter, PLUS, ASIC shuts down a CFD broker spruiked by a well-known cricketer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christoph von Spesshardt has been at the helm of AHK Australien since May 2020. He returns soon to Germany after three and a half years in Australia. - Die Außenhandelskammer mit ihren vielen Mitgliedern repräsentiert die deutsche Wirtschaft in Australien.  Jetzt geht der  aktuelle Leiter der AHK zurück nach Deutschland. Christoph von Spesshardt zieht Bilanz

In this episode we welcome back Jennifer Low from the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry to chat about the newly published Psychosocial Amendments to the Model WHS Regulations. As an employer representative on the Safe Work Australia National Committee, Jen shares some insights into the discussions and decision-making leading up to the published Amendments. She gives us a run-down of new definitions, and the approach to managing risk and identifying control measures. We discuss what these Amendments mean for the existing Codes of Practice published in different jurisdictions, and what additional guidance employers can expect to see from Safe Work Australia in support of the Regulations.

Steve Price speaks to Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry CEO Andrew McKellar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minimum wage earners say that an extra $40 a week isn't enough to improve their circumstances. ACOSS agrees saying when levelled with the inflation rate, low income workers will still be left behind. While the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry says today's decision, coupled with the increase to the superannuation guarantee, will cost businesses nearly $8 billion a year

The head of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Andrew McKellar, says businesses will have to pay an extra $7.9 billion to cover the costs of the decision to lift the minimum wage. ACTU Secretary Sally McManus, says it's just an extra dollar an hour for some of the lowest paid workers, who carried Australia through the pandemic.

Steve Price speaks to Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry CEO Andrew McKellar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Price speaks to Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry CEO Andrew McKellar See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick is a Vice-Chair of the Australian Chamber of Commerce South China and a 20-year vet of working in China. Nick talks to SRI's David Dayton about manufacturing and legal issues in Jiangxi, working and training for a 1/2 marathon during quarantine, and Aussie Cham dealings in Shenzhen and Hong Kong.

CEO of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Andrew McKellar, says a five per cent increase "would be too much" for businesses. But he's not against a wage increase altogether. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Price speaks to Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry CEO Andrew McKellar as Australia's border reopens. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The extended closure of the international border due to COVID-19 will mean 1.5 million fewer people are expected to be living in Australia in ten years' time, according to the 2021 Population Statement. The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is calling for the annual skilled migration intake to more than double to address the worst skills shortage in more than three decades.

The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry says the economy is positioned for growth next year.

The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is calling on greater incentives for pensioners to return to the workforce. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A reformation of the age pension could be the key to solving Australia's skill shortage, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry says. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the government announced it would abolish the 457 visa and replace it with a new temporary skill shortage visa program. The change has met a mixed response from businesses. Jenny Lambert, director of employment, education and training at the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, says the key issue for the business community is to “try and reset the button on confidence in the temporary skilled migration system”. “We really have accepted that we have to get rid of the 457 visa and put in place arrangements that the community can be more confident in. That said, we've got some issues about the detail and we're willing and wanting to work with the government on that,” Lambert says. Lambert maintains that rorting was never a big part of the 457 visa program. “When you look at the bigger picture of use of the 457 over the last few years, the predominant users are state governments in their health portfolios, universities and academia bringing in specialist researchers and scientists … and also highly skilled CEOs and managers of multinational corporations. So 75% of the use of 457 over the last five years has been in that high-skilled end. So when we talk about rorting, we've always seen it as more at the margins, at the lower-skilled end of the program.”

The election has plunged Australia into uncertainty and placed a question mark over the country for companies looking to invest. Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry CEO James Pearson tells Michelle Grattan that businesses are disappointed there isn't a clear result and that policies that are pro-business will now be harder to get through parliament. “The call from business now is to get on with the job of leading and running the country and making decisions for the future,” he says.