As Australia approaches the 2025 Federal Election, the Business Council of Australia is calling on all sides of politics to address the nation’s most pressing challenges with new policies to improve living standards, build more homes and create better business conditions to drive economic growth.
The BCA has unveiled its election blueprint, providing detailed policy recommendations to address the five critical questions identified at its Annual Dinner in September of last year.
Business Council Chief Executive Bran Black said Australians deserve policies that tackle the real problems facing our nation with long-term solutions.
“The Business Council is calling on all parties to adopt practical, evidence-based and long-term policies to ease cost-of-living, build more homes, develop a highly skilled workforce and ensure businesses continue to grow and drive national prosperity,” Mr Black said.
“This election and the period beyond must prioritise reforms that will make our economy stronger and more resilient, boost living standards and, overall, make Australia a better place to invest and do business.”
The Business Council’s Big Five Questions and policy recommendations for the 2025 Federal Election are:
1. How do we ease the cost-of-living crisis for Australians?
2. How do we tackle the housing crisis?
3. How do we achieve net zero by 2050 with affordable and reliable energy?
4. How do we develop a skilled workforce for the future?
5. How do we deliver the health and care services Australians need?