Australia's Productivity Challenges and Strategies

This chapter examines the pressing issues surrounding productivity in Australia, including a recent decline and its effects on wages and living standards. It discusses the role of housing, tax reform, and industrial relations in enhancing productivity, while advocating for new technologies and robust education systems. Additionally, the chapter critiques the feasibility of Australia’s self-sufficiency goals amid global uncertainties, emphasizing the need for sustainable solutions and effective government interventions.