Key facts
- Andrew McKellar, CEO of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, expressed concern about a potential disconnect between business and government.
- The government recently backed down on the ATO credit card ban, which McKellar's organization opposed.
- McKellar is currently in Singapore to help Australian businesses diversify into Asian markets.
Andrew McKellar, the CEO of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), has been increasingly vocal in public forums, including television, radio, and press conferences. He believes this increased visibility is having an impact, pointing to the government's decision to reverse its stance on the Australian Taxation Office's (ATO) credit card ban as evidence. McKellar is currently in Singapore as part of an Australian government initiative to assist businesses in diversifying their markets, particularly in response to tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.