RETURNING COALITION GOVERNMENT MUST FOCUS ON POLICY REFORMS TO LIFT BUSINESS INVESTMENT

Building a more productive, competitive and innovative Australian business sector should be the number one economic priority for the returning Scott Morrison-led Coalition Government, according to the Australian Investment Council.

Plans To Strengthen R&D Good For Business: Australian Investment Council

Proposed reforms announced today by the Labor Party aimed at strengthening Australia’sworld-class R&D tax incentive program could play a vitally important role in growing productivity and creating new employment opportunities into the future, accordi

Seismic shift for venture capital in Australia

Australia’s venture capital industry has changed dramatically over the past few years, and is now bigger and more global than ever before, that was one of the insights shared by Fred Giuffrida, Managing Partner at US-based investment firm, Horsley Br

Commitment To Help Growth and Expansion Of SME Businesses Vital For Economy

The announcement today of the Coalition’s re-commitment to a new $1 Billion Business Growth Fund is good news for Australia’s two million small and medium sized enterprises, says the Australian Investment Council.

Bain & Company Global Private Equity 2019 – Part 1 – Exits & Fundraising

The international private equity market in 2018 continued to execute deals, source exits and raise capital at a historic five year pace.

My R&D tax claims are under review – what are my options?

EY tax specialists, Bernard Quain and Laurence Osen provide practical guidelines on how to navigate an R&D tax review or audit.

Reporting Threshold changes welcomed by SMEs

The Treasurer has approved changes that determine when a private company is considered 'large' for reporting purposes

Why private equity firms are looking at managing their portfolio company workforces digitally

SAP looks at how implementing Human Capital Management technology can reduce attrition, streamline processes and enhance staff engagement.

Australian Investment Council's plan for a more productive and innovative economy

A more productive and innovative Australian business sector should form the economic centrepiece of the 2019 federal election campaign for all sides of politics, according to a policy blueprint released today by the Australian Investment Council.

BUDGET UNDERSCORES IMPORTANCE OF A STRONG ECONOMY: AUSTRALIAN INVESTMENT COUNCIL

The 2019-20 Federal Budget handed down last night outlined the importance of a strong economy, and a growing business sector, in helping to deliver a pathway towards a return to surplus in the 2019-20 fiscal year.

Hostplus calls for closer ties between government advisory bodies and super funds to boost local inf

Hostplus chair Peter Collins has called on the Federal Government to facilitate better communication between advisory bodies such as Infrastructure Australia and super funds to boost investment in local projects.

New Champions of Change Program bolsters push by Australian Investment Council for greater diversity

The Australian Investment Council is strengthening its commitment to greater diversity within the private capital industry through a new Champions of Change Program announced today.