Australian + New Zealand Defence Directory 20/21

AUSTRALIAN + NEW ZEALAND DEFENCE DIRECTORY 2020/21 INDUSTRY GROUPS, ASSOCIATIONS & GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS www. d e f e n c e . d i r e c t o r y 54 AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is the peak council of Austra- lian business associations and takes a lead role in representing the views of business to government. The role of ACCI is to represent the interests of business at a national level as well as in- ternationally. Through its network of businesses, each ACCI member organisation identifies the concerns of its members and plans united action. In this way business policies are developed and strategies for change are implemented. ACCI operates at a national and international level, making sure the concerns of business are represented to government at the federal level, and to the community at large. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES The objectives of the ACCI are to: • Promote the free enterprise system in Australia; • Provide a clear and strong voice representing the view of business, especially those that are small and medium sized including professional people; • Provide a balanced viewpoint between business, trade union, consumer and environment groups; • Act as an international/national lobby group on behalf of commerce and industry in Australia; • Assist in, and encourage, the education of the leaders of tomorrow, indeed all Australians, in commerce and trade, and its importance to Australia; and • Assist members to promote international trade on behalf of Australian commerce and industry. OUR APPROACH ACCI takes a lead role in representing the views of business to government. ACCI’s objective is to ensure that legislation or proposed policy approaches at a national level addresses the needs of Australian businesses, whether they are one of the top 100 Australian companies or a small sole trader. OUR ACTIVITIES Our activities include: • R epresentation and advocacy to government; • Business representation on a range of statutory and business boards, committees and other for a; • Representation in national and international fora including the Australian Industrial Relations Commission and the International Labour Organisation; • Research and policy development on national business issues; • Business surveys; • Information products for members; and • Providing a conduit for disseminating government sourced information and funding to members. OUR OPERATIONS ACCI’s operations are governed by articles of association administered by a General Coun- cil comprising representatives of all our mem- ber organisations. The General Council meets during the year to set policy and appoints a Board which over- sees operations, policy strategy and policy implementation. SERVICES Through its direct link with the world busi- ness organisation, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), and its strong links with the Confederation of Asia-Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CACCI) and the International Organisation of Employ- ers (IOE), the ACCI actively assists mem- bers, business and traders with information relating to international trade, commerce and labour relations. MEMBERSHIP ACCI’s members are employer organisa- tions in all States and Territories and all ma- jor sectors of Australian industry. Through our membership, ACCI represents over 350,000 businesses nation-wide, including the top 100 companies, over 55,000 enter- prises employing between 20-100 people and over 280,000 enterprises employing less than 20 people. These businesses collectively employ over 4 million people which makes ACCI the largest and most representative business organisa- tion in Australia. CONTACT Canberra: Commerce House, 24 Brisbane Avenue Barton ACT 2600 PO Box 6005, Kingston ACT 2604 P: +61 2 6270 8000 E: info@australianchamber.com.au W: www.australianchamber.com.au Melbourne: Level 2, 150 Collins Street Melbourne Vic 3000 PO Box 18008, Collins Street East. Melbourne Vic 8003 P: +61 3 9668 9950 E: info@australianchamber.com.au W: www.australianchamber.com.au CALIBRATION AND MEASUREMENT Australia’s highest accuracy for specialist applications Australia’s peak measurement body NMI develops and maintains internationally recognised standards in PHYSICAL, CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL and LEGAL MEASUREMENT, helping industry meet technical challenges. NMI’s 330 staff across Australia provide high accuracy and specialist measurement services, expert consultancies, and tailored training courses. For more information, please contact: +61 2 8467 3600 info@measurement.gov.au www.measurement.gov.au 54