Australia’s productivity growth has slowed to its weakest rate in decades — and that matters because productivity ultimately drives rising living standards. In this episode, Gene Tunny explores why productivity is so central to higher wages, economic growth, and sustainable prosperity. The episode features insights from Danielle Wood, Chair of the Productivity Commission, on why policymakers need a “growth mindset,” followed by highlights from a lively roundtable discussion on the policies shaping productivity in Australia — including energy costs, taxation, regulation, and government spending.

Gene would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. You can email him via [email protected]. 

Markets & Motives Ep. 1 – Dr Danielle Wood with Isabella Sciacca:

https://youtu.be/L0BP_pGbHuQ?si=aA914CAhw4iZ8_to

Beyond the Roundtable: Real Solutions for Australia’s Productivity Plunge - ep295:

https://economics-explained.simplecast.com/episodes/beyond-the-roundtable-real-solutions-for-australias-productivity-plunge-ep295

Damian Coory’s The Other Side:

https://www.youtube.com/@OtherSideAus

The Whitlam Era book, published by Connor Court:

https://www.amazon.com.au/WHITLAM-ERA-REAPPRAISAL-GOVERNMENT-POLITICS/dp/1925826945

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