Three days of productivity summit: What are the results?

The productivity of the Australian economy is regarded as an engine for economic growth and better living standards. Politicians, business leaders, trade unions, civil society and other experts met to discuss this issue at a three-day productivity summit in Canberra last week. Budget sustainability and tax reform were also on the agenda.

Treasury Secretary Jim Chalmers during a round table on economic reform in the Cabinet Room of Parliament House in Canberra (Aug. 21, 25). Source: AAP / Mick Tsikas

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