DBrief Podcast by Australian Industry Group

Louise and Jeff discuss the role of manufacturing in Australia and our recent report into the state of the sector .  An important part of manufacturing productivity is material productivity and they run through key recommendations of our submission to the Economic Reform Roundtable .

In this episode, we dive into rare insights from the public service’s unfiltered views on housing, tax reform, and global economic risks.  We explore Treasury’s blunt assessment that Australia’s housing targets are unlikely to be met, the urgent need for tax reform to boost workforce participation, and concerning scenarios around US economic volatility.  Louise and Jeff also discuss how Ai Group i...

Productivity reform is in the air, as Treasurer Jim Chalmers announces the guest list for his Economic Reform Roundtable . But what exactly do we mean by productivity and how do we achieve it? Louise sits down with Dr. Jeffrey Willson to discuss what the elements of productivity actually are, and the factors inhibiting a faster, stronger economy. Jeff explores the key components of Ai Group’s rece...

Louise is joined by Tennant Reed and Jeff Wilson to discuss what policies Labor put forward during the election campaign and what we can expect in the 48th Parliament and the expected impact on business.  We cover Economic and Industry policies, Climate and Energy, Environment, Construction and Infrastructure,  Industrial relations and tax.

Election 2025 Australia is experiencing its longest period of sustained low growth since the early 1990s. High inflation and tight monetary policy have dragged on the economy, affecting household consumption, industry output, and exports. Business profitability has been impacted by rising input and wage costs, with investment growth stalling. Companies are struggling with a chronic skills shortage...

Election 2025 Australia is experiencing its longest period of sustained low growth since the early 1990s. High inflation and tight monetary policy have dragged on the economy, affecting household consumption, industry output, and exports. Business profitability has been impacted by rising input and wage costs, with investment growth stalling. Companies are struggling with a chronic skills shortage...

Election 2025 Australia is experiencing its longest period of sustained low growth since the early 1990s. High inflation and tight monetary policy have dragged on the economy, affecting household consumption, industry output, and exports. Business profitability has been impacted by rising input and wage costs, with investment growth stalling. Companies are struggling with a chronic skills shortage...

Election 2025 Australia is experiencing its longest period of sustained low growth since the early 1990s. High inflation and tight monetary policy have dragged on the economy, affecting household consumption, industry output, and exports. Business profitability has been impacted by rising input and wage costs, with investment growth stalling. Companies are struggling with a chronic skills shortage...

Election 2025 Australia is experiencing its longest period of sustained low growth since the early 1990s. High inflation and tight monetary policy have dragged on the economy, affecting household consumption, industry output, and exports. Business profitability has been impacted by rising input and wage costs, with investment growth stalling. Companies are struggling with a chronic skills shortage...

Election 2025 Australia is experiencing its longest period of sustained low growth since the early 1990s. High inflation and tight monetary policy have dragged on the economy, affecting household consumption, industry output, and exports. Business profitability has been impacted by rising input and wage costs, with investment growth stalling. Companies are struggling with a chronic skills shortage...

Louise updates us on her recent visit to Indonesia and shares her observations following the recent Indonesian national elections. James and Louise discuss the impact on business from new regulations covering all areas of business operations, including end-to-end supply chains, A.I., modern day slavery, digitalisation, decarbonisation and more.  They discuss ‘the year of elections’ of 2024 and dis...

This month, James and Louise look at the policy issues around businesses’ attitude to  investment in digital technology. Australian Industry Group has released a report on business attitudes and intentions regarding technology. The results highlight the intention of businesses across the nation, and it identifies several policy issues needed to assist business. Enjoy this deep-dive into this timel...

This month, James and Louise look at the industry development and policy issues surrounding our emerging trading partner, India. The Indian economy is growing, and Australia is involved in working towards more effective trading arrangements. The two hosts cover many issues including: The emerging Free Trade arrangements between India and the region including Australia. The difficulties in managing...

The podcast provides businesspeople and policy junkies with timely and usable information with a business and industry view of the latest developments in Industry Policy in Australia. It looks at what’s happening in the wider macro economy, and the likely impact on your business and industry.  In this episode, James and Louise discuss a range of current issues in Industry policy, including Recent...

The podcast provides businesspeople and policy junkies with timely and usable information with a business and industry view of the latest developments in Industry Policy in Australia. It looks at what’s happening in the wider macro economy, and the likely impact on your business and industry. One purpose of the podcast is to look at the news and government announcements , and to learn how Ai Group...

The podcast provides businesspeople and policy junkies with timely and usable information with a business and industry view of the latest developments in Industry Policy in Australia. It looks at what’s happening in the wider macro economy, and the likely impact on your business and industry. Issues covered this month include: The recent elections in India, U.K. and France have surprising outcomes...

The podcast provides businesspeople and policy junkies with timely and usable information with the business and industry view of the latest developments in Industry Policy in Australia. It looks at what’s happening in the wider macro economy, and the likely impact on business and industry. Issues covered this month include: Ai Group’s pre-budget submissions to the Federal Government- did we get ou...

The podcast provides business people and policy junkies with timely and usable information with the business and industry view of the latest developments in Industry Policy in Australia. It looks at what’s happening in the wider macro economy, and the likely impact on  business and industry. Issues covered this month are the latest developments and the possible impacts of:  The Prime Ministers ann...

Louise and James have another timely conversation on the current issues in Industry Policy and Development in Australia and around the world.  They discuss and unpack three key issues: the recent ASEAN summit in Australia and what that means for business,  the updates and changes to AUKUS and the complexities of implementing an effective defence trade across three sovereign nations and  the intere...

In this first episode, Louise and James discussed: Artificial Intelligence and the emerging concerns and opportunities (will AI take my job, the jobs of the future, human capital and technology, etc.) Election in Indonesia and what it means for Australia, especially in the area of critical minerals.  The upcoming Federal election and the ‘drip drip drip’ pressure of industry policy practitioners o...

DBrief, the new monthly business podcast from the Australian Industry Group, is for business people with a keen interest in understanding the connection between their individual business operation and the broader issues of Industry Development, Industry Policy, and new government regulations. Via an engaging and informal interview format, DBrief will investigate: What is happening in Industry Poli...