Business Council of Australia Chief Executive Jennifer Westacott argues the Senate must undergo a “comprehensive process” with the government’s IR changes. “We do not believe the bill cannot be supported in its current form,” Ms Westacott told Sky News Australia. “But overall, this is not workable.”
Business Council of Australia Chief Executive Jennifer Westacott argues the Senate must undergo a “comprehensive process” with the government’s IR changes. “We do not believe the bill cannot be supported in its current form,” Ms Westacott told Sky News Australia.
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