Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Australia's manufacturing sector has practically stalled, hit by supply chain disruptions and labour shortages not seen in decades.

Unions and business groups are calling for changes to the Morrison government's JobMaker scheme to ensure it gives workers certainty and is simple for employers.

Business groups believe proposed changes to insolvency laws will be a lifeline for thousands of small businesses struggling through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Josh Frydenberg has put forward a two-stage plan to lift the economy out of recession and then repair the budget.

Qantas chief Alan Joyce is confident the Morrison government will extend its support for the aviation sector during the coronavirus crisis.

Businesses are benefiting from the "Turnbull effect" but that won't necessarily stand in the way of an interest rate cut when the Reserve Bank of Australia holds its Melbourne Cup day board meeting.

Former CCIWA president and current director Peter Hood has been elected president of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.