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The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is the nation’s largest business network, representing employers big and small, across all sectors of the economy, and from every corner of Australia.

10/11/2026

Today, the Australian business community joins the nation in remembrance.

On Remembrance Day, we pause to honour the courage, service, and sacrifice of all those who have served, and continue to serve, our nation.

Lest we forget.

27/10/2026

Meet the backpackers and businesses facing uncertainty because of the new Working Holiday Maker visa lottery 👇

We are joining with the Australian Hotels Association and Accommodation Australia to call on government to reverse its ballot and cap on working holiday makers.

Watch and share 📺 ▶️

14/10/2026

Australia does not have a migration problem. It is time the migration debate looks beyond the numbers.

The Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ACCI) has joined with the Australian Hotels Association and Accommodation Australia to call on government to reverse its ballot and cap for working holiday makers.

Watch and share this video from the Australian Hotels Association 📺 ▶️

01/10/2026

Millions of small businesses are being hit again today by the misguided ban on credit and debit card surcharges, which takes effect today.

ACCI has warned about this for years, and the timing could not be worse. As CEO Andrew McKellar said, many operators are already struggling with rising costs and economic pressure.

The ban won't save Australians from transaction costs. It will push up prices and hurt small business.
Surcharging was never a revenue tool. It was a transparent way to recover merchant service fees.
We are also deeply disappointed that the ATO waited until today to reveal it will no longer accept credit card payments as a result of the ban.

It is utter hypocrisy that a government agency refuses to absorb these costs, yet expects small businesses across the country to do so.

When decisions like this are deliberately hidden until the last moment, it is little wonder so many small businesses are angry at the government.

28/08/2026

Complete the 2026 National Trade Survey now for your chance to win a share of a prize pool valued at $1500.

If you import or export goods or services, or you’re considering engaging in international trade, we want to hear from you.

The National Trade Survey is Australia’s leading survey of how Australian businesses are navigating trade challenges and positioning for growth.

From new tariffs and shifting trade policies to supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions, Australian businesses continue to face an increasingly complex international trading environment.

Your insights help ACCI advocate for the international and domestic policies that Australian trading businesses need to succeed.

By completing the survey, you can enter a prize draw for a chance to win one ICC Academy training course valued up to $600 AUD or one of 10 copies of the ICC Guide to Export/Import e-Book (T&Cs apply).

Complete the survey now: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZGKTRY7

26/08/2026

ACCI’s General Council meeting brought together a broad cross-section of members and business leaders for an important discussion on the policy issues shaping Australia’s economic future.

Trade Minister Don Farrell delivered the keynote address, outlining the federal government’s trade policy priorities, including the proposed Australia-EU Free Trade Agreement, which will deliver significant benefits for Australian exporters.

Members also heard from ACCI’s committee chairs Sally Curtain, Andrew Kay, Christopher Rodwell, John Hart, and Daniel Hodges, and ACCI Chief Economist Peter Grist and Head of Workplace Relations Shaun Schmitke about some of the most significant policy challenges and opportunities facing Australian business.

Adelaide provided an excellent setting for the meeting, with members and business leaders also hearing from South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas at a dinner hosted in Adelaide Town Hall on Tuesday evening. Thank you to South Australian Business Chamber for hosting ACCI's General Council.

26/08/2026

ACCI held its General Council Business Leaders' Dinner at Adelaide Town Hall last night, where South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas outlined his economic vision for the state and the critical role of business in driving growth.

The Premier set out his government's priorities, including expanding the skills pipeline and increasing housing supply to support future economic development.

He also spoke about the need to address Australia's productivity malaise, the transformative potential of artificial intelligence, and South Australia's decision to establish a Royal Commission into AI.

The dinner brought together business leaders from across the country and valued ACCI members for a timely and insightful discussion on the opportunities and challenges ahead.

Thank you to the South Australian Business Chamber for hosting the event.

25/08/2026

ACFA is supporting ACCI's national campaign against the proposed 30% minimum tax on discretionary trusts, and we're asking members to make their voices heard.

The Federal Government has proposed introducing a 30% minimum tax on discretionary trusts from 1 July 2028.

For many small and family businesses, discretionary trusts are not complicated tax arrangements. They are established business structures used for practical reasons, including asset protection, succession planning and managing family-owned businesses.

Through our work with the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), ACFA is supporting the Stop the Big Hit on Small Biz campaign and advocating for the Government to reconsider how this proposal could affect legitimate small and family businesses.

What could it mean for a small business?

ACCI estimates there are around 238,000 small businesses operating as discretionary trusts with business income, with a median net business income of just $74,700.

Under ACCI's modelling, a small business trust earning that median income could face an estimated additional $9,212 in tax each year.
For a family business earning $175,000 and distributing income between three family members, ACCI's example shows the additional annual tax could reach $26,236.

READ MORE AND HOW TO HELP US ADVOCATE FOR YOUR SMALL BUSINESS:

https://www.acfa.net.au/small-business-needs-a-voice-help-stop-the-big-tax-hit/

25/08/2026

The federal government's changes to capital gains tax (CGT) risk dragging small business owners into costly and long-running disputes with the Australian Taxation Office over how their businesses are valued.

In a submission to Treasury, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry says the government's second tranche of legislation to amend the new regime highlights the complexity and uncertainty created by the changes.

“This latest round of legislation the government is putting forward is just an admission that these CGT changes have been rushed, and now there is a scramble to patch up the holes that continue to emerge,” ACCI Chief Executive Officer Andrew McKellar said.

Read more: https://acci.com.au/Web/Web/News/Articles/2026/Government-s-CGT-changes-create-valuation-minefield-for-small-business.aspx?name=Government-s-CGT-changes-create-valuation-minefield-for-small-business

24/08/2026

The federal government is proposing a new minimum 30 per cent tax on discretionary trusts — a move that would increase costs and uncertainty for many small and family businesses across Australia.

Nearly 240,000 small businesses use discretionary trusts to protect assets, manage irregular income, distribute profits and support the continuity of family-owned enterprises across generations.

Read our factsheets to find out how this proposed tax hit will impact these businesses: https://acci.com.au/resource?resource=322

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Canberra Central, ACT
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