Bran Black
AustraliaexecutiveMale4.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Bran Black is the chief executive of the Business Council of Australia (BCA), an influential organization representing major Australian businesses. He is known for advocating for policies that enhance productivity and drive economic growth, particularly through the adoption of modern technologies such as artificial intelligence. Black has been vocal about the potential of AI to revolutionize industries, proposing that its integration can lead to significant improvements in efficiency, such as reducing customer wait times in call centers and streamlining payroll processes. His leadership at the BCA places him at the forefront of discussions about the intersection of business interests and technological advancements in Australia.
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Bran Black called for a 'fulsome inquiry' into tax changes, raising questions about his intentions.
Circle the station wagons!Australia· 2026-06-01
Business Council of Australia chief executive Bran Black returned from a trip to the US with a critical message.
It’s already too late to stop artificial intelligence. But before the p(doom), let’s consider the p(boom)Australia· 2026-05-29
Bran Black is the chief executive of The Business Council of Australia who expressed concerns about the changes to capital gains taxes.
Business groups are howling over the budget, and it’s getting messyAustralia· 2026-05-28
Business Council chief executive officer Bran Black said the rate rise meant the government had to use the May budget to find savings.
Reserve Bank lifts rates to 3.85 per centAustralia· 2026-02-03
Business Council of Australia chief executive Bran Black says the convoluted system of government is hurting business and ordinary people.
Australia tax grab $1 trillion but federation reform needed to fix housing crisis, living standards, health fundingAustralia· 2025-11-16
Bran Black used his opening remarks to address the attendees.
Top end of town gathers for ‘corporate grand final’Australia· 2025-09-08
Bran Black emphasized the need for streamlining qualifications for tradespeople across borders.
Productivity reform roundtable: Housing policy, environmental lawsAustralia· 2025-08-18
Bran Black, the Business Council of Australia chief executive, emphasizes the need to cut red tape for businesses.
Productivity Commission boss Danielle Wood says we need to reduce red tapeAustralia· 2025-08-17
Bran Black urged the Allan government to reconsider its plan on remote work.
Labor planned laws to protect remote work during electionAustralia· 2025-08-05
Bran Black is the CEO of the Business Council of Australia.
Big business quick to veto productivity tax reformAustralia· 2025-08-04
BCA chief executive Bran Black said a range of business and community organisations agree that policy change is needed to boost the economy.
Workers facing $14,000-a-year penalty if Australia can’t find its mojoAustralia· 2025-07-24
Business council chief executive Bran Black said the body had not landed on a preferred range as it worked with consulting firm McKinsey to model options for cutting emissions.
How will new Labor government handle the goals of the Paris climate agreement?Australia· 2025-07-22
Bran Black, chief executive of the Business Council of Australia, said big ideas must be on the table at the prime minister’s roundtable.
PM throws open doors to bolder agendaAustralia· 2025-06-10BCA chief executive Bran Black discusses the potential of AI in improving productivity.
Big business and unions on collision course over policyAustralia· 2025-06-01
