POLICY & ADVOCACY 

Business Newcastle Advocacy 
Business Newcastle aims are to work towards enriching Newcastle as a place to live work and do business.

We advocate for public and private investment to promotes the economic growth and diversification of the City and policies that support businesses business growth, prosperity, and jobs growth

Alongside Business NSW we engage with decision makers and policy influencers at local, state and federal government levels to highlight the priorities and needs of business and industry in the Newcastle LGA 

Business Newcastle’s opinions are sought by a wide variety of stakeholders including those in leadership positions and Newcastle media and influencers. We are the go entity to lead the conversation.

Business Newcastle works with the expert Policy and Advocacy team at Business NSW to amplify our voice and maximise our impact.

Business Newcastle and Business NSW Together, are recognised as trusted advisors and the leading voice on key issues affecting business in Newcastle

Our action plan for results

Listening, surveying and responding to our members is paramount to understanding their viewpoint and successfully amplifying their concerns, suggestions and expertise to politicians and policy makers.

We harness the combined resources of Business NSW and Business Newcastle, including editorial and social media to raise issues, questions decisions and provide a voice for business in Newcastle 

Our Advocacy priorities

Business support.
Connecting Newcastle businesses with resources and valuable information

Business Newcastle members benefit from our strategic affiliation with Business NSW, My Business and Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors (ABLA) which extends our influence and enhances our reputation amongst key decision makers.

With the backing of this powerful business alignment, Business Newcastle can provide our members with an unrivalled array of essential business support. 

SUPPORT, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

We’re here to help businesses of all sizes. From micro-enterprises and start ups to industry-leading corporations.

Our Workplace Advice Line offers bespoke one-on-one support for advice on wage rates, penalties, calculating sick leave and workplace issues.

Members also have access to an extensive range of products and services from our national affiliate My Business including;
Legal
HR and Workplace

  • Apprenticeships and Traineeships

  • Labour Hire and Recruitment

  • Nursing and Community Support

  • Exporting and International

  • Marketing and Promotion

  • Business Growth

  • Cost Efficiency

ADVOCACY AND ADVICE

Business Newcastle champions projects and initiatives to advance the interests of our region. We engage closely with government through strong and effective advocacy that puts the Hunter’s business, economic and social priorities at front of mind.

We contribute to the promotion and growth of the region through participation in many government, community and industry committees, ensuring that the interests of business are represented in these important forums.

We make submissions to government on issues that affect business in our region and can provide letters of support to members who need help to get a good idea off the ground.

Our advocacy harnesses the power and reach of our affiliate organisations Business NSW and the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry to ensure the voice of business is heard by decision makers and policy influencers at local, state and federal levels.