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Chalmers cannot fix productivity without fixing workplaces

The Treasurer is betting that he can win on productivity while going backwards on IR. He can only lose.

Michael AngwinFormer IR adviser
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Jim Chalmers is betting that he can raise labour productivity, and broader productivity, without challenging historical work practices and changing the way work is done.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers will deliver only mediocrity on productivity.  Alex Ellinghausen

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Michael Angwin is a former industrial relations adviser. He is author of 'Playing in the Twilight'
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    Original URL: https://www.afr.com/policy/economy/chalmers-cannot-fix-productivity-without-fixing-workplaces-20231115-p5ek1z