Australia's economic future is in the spotlight this week, as businesses, unions, and policymakers gather in Canberra for a three day economic reform roundtable kicking off tomorrow.

Productivity growth is now a fraction of what it was decades ago — and the Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers says he hopes the upcoming discussions will be the start of a " decade of reform".

• GUEST: Danielle Wood, Chair, Productivity Commission
• PRODUCER: Brooke Young