Let’s shoot for champagne, not a beer budget
Australia is on the cusp of a golden era of prosperity. Our leaders must not squander our global pandemic head start.
Australia is on the cusp of a golden era of prosperity. Our leaders must not squander our global pandemic head start.
The Biggies are about celebrating the depth and breadth of community care and involement.
Over the past 18 months, in every challenge, business has stood alongside Australians through their darkest days.
The world doesn’t stand still. If Australia does, we’ll squander the first mover advantage we worked so hard to achieve.
If we are to realise our full potential as a nation, we must realise the full potential of our regions.
We can’t allow a repeat of the last recession where many of those aged over 55 never found work again.
The last time Australia created two million new jobs it took almost 10 years. We don’t have that long this time.
We can ditch superfluous regulation and make our economy more productive.
Improved output takes effort but the payoff is higher living standards.
We can’t turn against the forces that have delivered an enviable quality of life in this country.
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