Australia's productivity predicament - Podcast

Every five years the Productivity Commission releases an inquiry into Australia’s productivity, with their latest five-year report released just last week. In it, they outline the case for advancing prosperity through building an adaptable workforce and creating a more dynamic economy.

But Australia is facing a number of productivity challenges in an uncertain world, which may hamper our economic growth in the years to come.

Listen to host Kat Clay, in conversation with Grattan’s CEO, Danielle Wood, on why productivity matters.

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Danielle Wood

Chief Executive Officer
Danielle Wood is CEO of the Grattan Institute where she heads a team of leading policy thinkers, researching and advocating policy to improve the lives of Australians. Danielle also leads Grattan’s Budgets and Government Program.

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