We need productivity on the election agenda
With Australia’s productivity performance in recent years dismal, policymakers should focus on areas of reform that could help to lift productivity and support new growth engines.
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Lifting productivity the key issue
Unless we do something to turn around the faltering productivity, we will be less prosperous economically. The issue should be on the agenda during this year’s federal election campaign.
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Original URL: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/author/paul-bloxham