BCA brands Australian budget "lost opportunity"

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BCA brands Australian budget "lost opportunity"

Matthew Gilleard
May 20 2013
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The Business Council of Australia (BCA) has criticised last week's Australian budget, saying the business tax measures announced fall short of what business wants and may hamper investment, and that tax changes should be implemented as part of a more comprehensive process.

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