Opportunities for SMEs
Australian and international thought leaders discussed the role SMEs can play in meeting the G20’s target of 2% growth above trend at the invitation of the Honourable Bruce Billson MP, Australian Minister for Small Business, and the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI).
The delegates of The G20 Agenda for Growth: Opportunities for Small to Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) Conference met in Melbourne on 20 June 2014.
Organised by the Australian Treasury and public policy think-tank Global Access Partners, the conference was sponsored by ACCI, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), ANZ Bank and the Australian Bankers’ Association.
During the plenary sessions the attendants discussed reforms and strategies to increase productivity, opportunity and employment. The Hon. Michael O’Brien MP, the Hon. Russell Northe MP, Ms Kate Carnell AO, Mr Barry Sterland, Dr Sergio Arzeni, Mr Richard Goyder AO, Mr Phil O’Reilly and Ms Kate Gibson held speeches. In subsequent discussions insights and requests were raised.
Four identified priority areas were: encouraging growth, developing human capital, improving infrastructure and investment, and facilitating trade.
A full report of the Conference proceedings and key recommendations can be reviewed online.
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