Policy

A powerful voice for our industry

Developing robust policies to facilitate private capital investment into every sector the economy is the key focus of the Australian Investment Council

Our policy priorities are underpinned by the need to develop world class destination for investment through building a stable investment framework and regulatory settings that inspire confidence, attracting the best and brightest talent to support a vibrant innovation ecosystem, and reforming taxation and reducing red tape to make Australia a globally competitive financial centre.

We regularly engage with governments on policies that give investors confidence to support emerging and growth businesses across every sector of the economy. As a member of the Council, you can be part of our advocacy work by actively participating in our working groups, written submissions and roundtables.

Submissions

Submission
3/05/2023

Thin Capitalisation Reform

The Council’s Submission to the Australian Government on its proposed Thin Capitalisation taxation reforms.

Submission
27/04/2023

Migration Review Submission

The Council supports a migration system that recognises the diversity of skills and talent required to meet the future needs of the Australian economy.

Submission
22/02/2023

National Reconstruction Fund Submission

Our submission supports the Government’s intent to establish the National Reconstruction Fund as a vehicle to stimulate private investment in sovereign capabilities and Australia’s industrial base in the seven targeted priority areas.

Submission
17/02/2023

Pre-Budget Submission 2023-24

The Council’s recommendations for the FY24 Federal Budget cover four themes of: ensuring a flow of investment capital, attracting retaining and building talent, harnessing and empowering entrepreneurship and working towards net zero.

Submission
22/10/2022

Productivity Inquiry Interim Reports 3 to 6

Key themes in the Council’s submission to the Productivity Commissions Interim Reports 3-6 include innovation, competition, education, jobs and migration.

Submission
7/10/2022

Productivity Inquiry Interim Report 2: Australia’s data and digital dividend

The Council’s submission to the Productivity Commission’s second interim report – Australia’s data and digital dividend – as part of its 5-year inquiry into Australia’s productivity performance.

Submission
7/10/2022

Productivity Inquiry Interim Report 1 – The Key to Prosperity

The Australian Investment Council made a submission to the Productivity Commission’s first of six interim reports from its inquiry into Australia’s productivity performance.

Submission
6/06/2022

Securing future innovation and global competitiveness in NSW

The Australian Investment Council’s submission to the NSW Government’s Green Paper which outline policies to address skills shortages, support innovation, maintain a steady flow of investment capital and remove taxation inefficiencies.

Submission
29/04/2022

Productivity Inquiry Phase two: focal areas

As the industry association for private capital in Australia, the Australian Investment Council is pleased to present a further submission to the Productivity Commission for the next phase of its Inquiry into Australia’s productivity performance.

Submission
1/04/2022

Updating competition and consumer law for digital platform services

The Australian Investment Council has made a submission to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s Discussion Paper for Interim Report No. 5: Updating competition and consumer law for digital platform services.