Australian Industry Group congratulates Angus Taylor on his election as Australia's Opposition Leader. No matter who is in office, Australian democracy needs a strong opposition to hold the government to account and to develop an alternative policy framework for voters to consider," said Innes Willox, Chief Executive of Australian Industry Group.
"We have worked closely with Mr Taylor in a range of portfolios over many years and look forward to continuing that relationship, as we have with government, on policy development to attract and grow investment, increase productivity and sustainably improve the living standards and wages of every Australian.
"The Reserve Bank of Australia, among others, has outlined the many challenges the country faces to retain and build our prosperity. From all political participants, we need a willingness to take bold action to address those challenges, as well as ensuring we get the federal budget and our national economy back on track to compete in a rapidly changing global environment.
"We also acknowledge the work of Sussan Ley as Opposition Leader over the past nine months and recognise her long-standing commitment to the federal parliament. To be an Opposition Leader in any democracy can be a thankless task. We wish her well for the next challenges she takes on outside the parliament," Mr Willox said.
