Business warns 'politics as usual' over

Australia's peak business body says Donald Trump's likely US election victory underscores the importance of keeping the local economy strong.

Donald Trump's likely victory in the US presidential election is a sign that "politics as usual" is over and reforms to deliver prosperity to all are needed, says Australia's peak business body.

Business Council of Australia chief executive Jennifer Westacott said the result of the US vote - a shock surge that has positioned Republican candidate Mr Trump to take the White House - made it clear that "many people have sought a shift from politics as usual in recent years.

"This is an important reminder that prosperity must be delivered to all," Ms Westacott said.


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