Part 5/9:
The Upcoming Productivity Roundtable: Red Tape and Policy Proposals
In August, Canberra will host an economic roundtable, convened by Jim Chalmers, to discuss Australia's economic pathways. The focus will be on reducing red tape—a long-standing goal of the government—and undertaking a comprehensive review of the tax system. Business leaders have called for a 25% reduction in bureaucratic hurdles to boost economic activity, alongside reforms to streamline planning approvals for infrastructure.