The government moved quickly after its election victory to seek ideas for economic reform. As it prepares the next federal budget, we cannot let that momentum lapse.
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Qualified candidates are often told they have ‘communication problems’ in interviews.
The summit brought agreement on broad principles for tax reform. The objections will come when it gets down to details.
Even at this week’s roundtable, Australia is still overlooking half the workforce. Smarter regulation and women’s full participation could boost productivity.
Behind the closed doors of the Cabinet Room, the treasurer is pushing for ‘concrete ideas’ that won’t cost Australia more.
A national screening system for workers in childcare, disability and aged care is among the recommendations in a new report for the federal government.
Housing is on the agenda at next week’s productivity roundtable, with the Treasurer wanting better regulation and faster approvals to build more homes.
Improving productivity – producing more with less – has been the focus of many Australian governments since federation.
When it comes to improving the fairness of the tax system, this is no time to be squeamish.
A new Productivity Commission report looks at how to make workers more adaptable. This starts with making sure school students learn basic maths and English skills.
To keep government spending under control, stronger rules and targets are needed. These should be on the agenda at the treasurer’s upcoming roundtable.
In a new report, the Productivity Commission recommends building on our existing laws to regulate AI, before adding new ones.
If state and federal governments replaced inefficient taxes with better designed ones, households would be at least $900 better off.
We need to reduce the costs of getting to net zero. Better emissions-reduction incentives and faster approvals processes for renewable energy would be a good start.
Australia needs to shift to a corporate tax regime that encourages investment and helps new businesses enter the market.
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Honorary Fellow, Department of Economics, The University of Melbourne
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Deputy Chair, Productivity Commission, and Adjunct Professor, Queensland University of Technology
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Professor, School of Historical and Philosophical Studies, The University of Melbourne
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Social Policy Commissioner, Productivity Commission, and Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Tasmania
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Adjunct Lecturer in public finance, Griffith University
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Emeritus Professor of Economics (Griffith University) and Teaching Associate (University of Queensland), Griffith University
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Professor, Centre of Policy Studies and the Impact Project, Victoria University
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Deputy Director and Associate Professor, Centre of Policy Studies, Victoria University
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Professor of Economics, University of Technology Sydney
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Professorial Fellow and Co-Director, HILDA Survey, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research, The University of Melbourne
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Senior lecturer, Canberra School of Government, University of Canberra
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Associate Professor of Economics, Adelaide University
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Professor of Economics, University of Canberra
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Senior Lecturer, Deakin Business School, Deakin University