We Stand For
We believe reform is needed to address the critical challenges our nation faces, including low productivity, the high cost of doing business, and the excessive and growing burden of red tape. Our key priorities for real policy, regulatory and program reform outlined below is focused on improving Australia's future.
Productivity & Growth
Boosting productivity is vital for improving real wages, business profits and overall wealth in Australia. The focus for policymakers should be on getting fiscal settings right, modernising our ramshackle tax system, reducing regulatory burdens, and encouraging business investment in innovation and technology.
People & Workplaces
Building strong workplaces requires equipping Australians with the right skills and fostering flexibility in how those skilled employees are recruited, hired and managed. Skilled workers are the product of well-resourced education and training institutions and on-the-job learning. Both require government support. Increasing workplace flexibility enhances productivity by enabling employers and employees to tailor their working arrangements to meet the specific needs of their business and workforce, creating mutually beneficial outcomes.
Open Markets
Australia's commercial and economic interests are best served by a free and liberal system of global trade, capital, investment and information. Businesses must, and will, pursue international trade, commerce and investment opportunities wherever they can be found. However, our success is not assured. Supporting Australian businesses to be internationally competitive and enhancing our attractiveness as a destination for investment and tourism will underpin Australia's success in a dynamic, modern economy.
Energy & Environment
Affordability, reliability and security of energy must be at the heart of energy policy. Given the competing demands, carbon emissions policy should be integrated into energy policy, to ensure balance and minimise conflict in policy objectives. The journey to net zero should be made at the lowest cost by focusing on market-based solutions.