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Frydenberg signals policy push for next three years

Frydenberg signals policy push for next three years

With economic growth spluttering, the government is going to spend the next three years exhorting business to do more.

Many corporate leaders backed the Treasurer's call. But not all.  David Rowe

Matthew CranstonUnited States correspondent

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Former Productivity Commission chairman Gary Banks has finally got what he always wanted - a debate about how to get Australia's business and government productive again.

Speaking from Lima, Peru where he is consulting on trade,  Banks says it is about time this issue became top of mind for corporate leaders and politicians. "It’s great to see productivity in lights again."

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Matthew Cranston
Matthew CranstonUnited States correspondentMatthew Cranston is the United States correspondent, based in Washington. He was previously the Economics correspondent and Property editor. Connect with Matthew on Twitter. Email Matthew at mcranston@afr.com

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