Australian federalism: The business perspective

The interaction of the Australian business community with the functioning of federalism is largely unexplored terrain. Whilst there is considerable material published on business – government relations per se, it relates mainly to the business community’s interaction with each level of government, rather than the dynamic of intergovernmental relations. This paper endeavours to capture the changing nature of business perspectives on Australian federalism through analysis of key landmarks and developments in Australia’s political, legal and commercial history