Business SA has made a submission to the Select Committee on Regional Australia inquiry. The inquiry is focused on matters affecting those in regional Australia. Business SA is associated with with all key Regional Chambers of Commerce across South Australia, and we regulary interact to enusre the voice of regional businesses is not lost in the minds of Government decision makers. In April, we brought together key Regional Chamber representatives for a Virtual Summit meeting to discuss the impacts of COVID-19 and ideas to shape a much needed economic recovery. We were also pleased to provide additional knowledge and views on South Australia’s regional economy acquired through our Regional Voice Series. 

This would also involve the State Government following through with recommendations from the recent Independent State Water Price Inquiry to reduce the value of SA Water’s assets from their inflated levels.

Business SA lobbies on behalf of members to ensure the voice of South Australian business is heard and that we achieve the best environment in which to do business. A significant part of that lobbying effort is through written submissions we make to all levels of government and other organisations such as utility companies, either in response to formal reviews of for example, legislation, or proactively where we wish to progress a particular issue not high enough on the government’s agenda. This might include submissions before the State Budget or where say, the government is reviewing options to reduce red-tape. We also make regular submissions to the Fair Work Commission to advocate the interests of our members with respect to Modern Awards and other industrial matters.

Business SA’s policy team relies heavily on member input into our submissions to ensure that we have the most comprehensive and current perspective from members for any position we take on your behalf. So if you are asked to complete a survey, speak with a policy team member on the phone or participate in a member forum, we appreciate your involvement as it all helps to strengthen the case of business.

Business SA Submission to the Select Committee on Regional Australia Inquiry