VECCI congratulates Prime Minister-designate Malcolm Turnbull MP

VECCI Chief Executive Mark Stone said VECCI congratulates the Hon Malcolm Turnbull MP on his election to leader of the Liberal Party and Prime Minister of Australia following the Liberal party room ballot last night.

"Victorian business looks to Mr Turnbull to provide strong, stable leadership and get on with the job of governing," Mr Stone said.

"It is positive that Mr Turnbull has pledged to prioritise Australia’s economic growth through measures that boost business confidence and build an agile, innovative and creative nation. This is in-keeping with VECCI’s recommendations for the future prosperity of Victorian business.

"Business urges Mr Turnbull to progress reforms to raise productivity and increase flexibility in Australia’s workplace relations system; work with the States to fix the federation and undertake critical tax reform; advance the cause of free trade; and provide federal funding for vital infrastructure projects, such as the Melbourne Metro Rail Project," Mr Stone said.

"This agenda must be progressed as a priority given its significance to the Victorian economy and wider business community.

"As part of the united chamber movement VECCI looks forward to continuing to work constructively with the Federal Government and supporting business to capitalise on opportunities for growth in 2015 and beyond."

The Victorian Employers Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VECCI) is the most influential business organisation in Victoria, informing and servicing more than 15,000 members, customers and clients around the state.

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