Productivity
How can Australia develop a productive and resilient economy through innovation, greater industrial capacity and upskilling?
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Parisa Ziaesaeidi
Mary Hardie
Marissa Lindquist
Special feature
Economic Reform Roundtable
As the Treasurer convened leaders for a national roundtable, we examined the priorities shaping Australia’s economic future.
Jordan Ward
12 August 2025
The Economic Reform Roundtable is our chance to clear the path for investment in the innovators that can supercharge productivity.
Alex Antic
12 August 2025
A balanced approach – acting on both the opportunities and potential harms of AI – is the best way to harness this technology’s productivity gains while mitigating the risks to people and our economy.
Cassandra Winzar
5 August 2025
Adelajda Soltysik and Ryan Martin
5 August 2025
New research identifies the key determinants of Australia’s productivity – and how they compare internationally – meaning we can prioritise the most important reforms.
Robert Breunig & Dean Parham
The Commonwealth Government’s upcoming Economic Reform Roundtable provides a rare opportunity to reframe the conversation around productivity and Australia’s leading knowledge asset: universities.
Max Lu
The Economic Reform Roundtable is our chance to clear the path for investment in the innovators that can supercharge productivity.
Jordan Ward




