Navigating Economic Shifts and Challenges

This chapter explores the impact of hybrid and remote work on economic trends, including a notable decline in cash transactions and the rise of telehealth services. It discusses the urgent need for market-based solutions to address climate change and the challenges of productivity and housing affordability in the post-COVID landscape. Finally, the chapter reflects on Australia's institutional strengths and positive developments over recent years, while acknowledging ongoing issues of wealth inequality and poverty.