

Productivity, Climate and a Room Full of ideas
Jun 12, 2025
29:05
From Hawke’s 1983 economic summit to Rudd’s 2020 vision, big gatherings have sometimes sparked big reforms. Now Anthony Albanese wants to try again - this time to tackle Australia’s stagnating productivity.
Within months, the Australian government will have to present the United Nations climate convention with an updated target for 2035. How are we doing with the target we’ve got?
Guests:
Michael Janda - ABC News Business Editor
Ben Potter - Contributing Editor at The Energy
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