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Economist and political observers question how these demands could actually boost productivity. Cam Redden, a political analyst, dismisses the idea, asserting that reducing working hours while hoping to increase output is largely incompatible with economic realities. He suggests that such policies could effectively neutralize each other, maintaining current productivity levels rather than enhancing them.
Interestingly, Labor MPs are digesting a book called Abundance, which offers a left-leaning perspective on economic management. The book discusses the potential drawbacks of high unionization in industries and explores alternative approaches to economic growth—highlighting a possible ideological shift within the party.