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Business SA campaigns on a range of policy and financial issues to create an environment in which businesses can grow, create jobs and contribute to the State’s prosperity. Business SA’s experienced team of policy advisors work with members, government, education facilitators and industry to ensure South Australia is one of the most globally competitive places in the world to do business.

 
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The Regional Voice

On 22nd August, 2016 Business SA unveiled a unique insight into the issues constraining business development and jobs creation in regional South Australia with the publication of its inaugural stud...

Our Latest Submissions

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    • State-Nominated Occupation List: Industry Skills Requirements
    Business SA has provided a wide-ranging submission to the Department of State Development regarding skill shortages in South Australia. Skilled migration presents an opportunity to address these skill shortages. Business SA has identified skill shortages in the Construction, Creative, Defence, Ed...
    Review of the Return to Work Act 2014
    Submission on National Energy Guarantee

    2018 Campaigns

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    • Company ​Tax Changes
    Welcome changes to company tax rates and small business tax concessions Business SA and the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) have long advocated for company tax reform, primarily to reduce rates across the board to the OECD average of 25%. While the changes passed by the Sena...
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    State Budget 2017

    Business SA Policy Charter

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    • Recommendations
    Business SA is South Australia’s peak Chamber of Commerce and Industry and largest employer body, representing over 3,500 businesses and employers across every industry sector, reflecting the diverse nature of our state’s economy. We have a proud history dating back to 1839, only three years afte...
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    Research & Insight

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    • Business Now – December Quarter 2017
    The Business SA – Statewide Super Survey of Business of Expectations shows confidence continues to head in the right direction, despite ongoing hesitation and concern about the cost of overheads and materials,  unemployment and inflation. Our Business Now report - in collaboration with Statewi...
    What is the Survey of Business Expectations?
    Past SOBE Results
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