About your chamber

Business Hunter is the engine behind the region’s powerhouse economy that has evolved from coal- and steel-based industry into a diverse framework that attracts investment and generates employment for local people.

We represent Australia’s largest regional business community and support business prosperity and strong communities through our member-driven policy and administrative structure.

What we do for you

•    We advocate to improve the business environment for all businesses

•    We use news platforms and social media to highlight business issues to government, business owners and the community 

•    We collaborate with other industry bodies and community organisations to boost our influence

•    We help build strong and resilient local communities by making businesses better

How we do it

•    We listen to our members to identify emerging challenges for business - through regular surveys, meetings, forums, phone advice lines, policy committees, and advisory councils

•    We develop policy solutions that make it easier to do business

•    We meet face-to-face with politicians, their staff, and government decision makers

•    We produce well-argued, compelling papers and submissions to support our advocacy

•    We provide a strong and credible voice to Government, backed by our in-house expertise and feedback provided by the tens of thousands of businesses we represent

•    We advocate on the issues that are important to business - including red tape reduction, business taxation, workforce skills, infrastructure, occupational health and safety, and workplace relations

Please visit our website here for more information.

Contact us

Bob Hawes

CEO Business Hunter

Office Phone Number 
Phone: 02 9466 4665

Policy & Public Affairs Manager
Sheena Martin

Business Manager - Firsts and Partnership
Alex Brennan

Events and Marketing Coordinator
Annalisa Ceccato

Regional Coordinator
Keagan Haight

Email:
info@businesshunter.com