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The Treasurer has acknowledged that decision-making at managerial and corporate board levels plays a crucial role in enhancing productivity. Responding to calls for higher standards from unions and industry leaders, they emphasized that "decisions taken by managers and boards are relevant to the productivity challenge," and expressed openness to the ACTU making its views public.
However, there remains a recognition that the path forward is complex, with conflicting priorities between regulatory reform, taxation, innovation, and workplace culture. As one government official noted, "There are competing priorities, and it will be up to the government to chart the best path forward."