The Victorian Government will keep working with its partners in business and industry.
Premier Jacinta Allan today announced the establishment of a Premier’s Business Council to hear directly from business on how the government can continue to create a stronger, more prosperous Victorian economy.
Ahmed Fahour AO, CEO of Gurner Group and former CEO of Australia Post, NAB and Latitude Financial Services will be the Council’s Chair.
The other members of the Council are made up of leading businesspeople from multi-nationals, small businesses, those working in manufacturing, finance, education, retail, the arts, sports, housing, media and philanthropy. These members are:
The Premier’s Business Council is part of a broader initiative to establish and lead new Forums for business and industry.
These Forums will be led by industry associations and unions, and will provide a platform for the Premier to hear directly from business on how government can continue to create a stronger Victorian economy
The Forums will:
The new Business Council will first meet in the new year. The Victorian Government is determined to work with, and listen to, its partners in business and industry.
Premier Jacinta Allan, said:
“I want to embed a true partnership with business at the center of Government – ensuring that when we make decisions, we’re making them with economic growth and investment as the foundation.”
“This new Business Forum will help inform government about real-time opportunities and barriers faced by businesses, so that our economy remains resilient and Victorians get great jobs and a great future.”
“Together, in partnership, we will grow our economy and build the industries that we need in the city, in the suburbs and in our regions.”