The Prodcast with Richard Aedy

PC Commissioner Alison Roberts tells Richard about the importance of care in our lives and the challenges with enhancing productivity in the care economy. The Australian Productivity Commission (the PC), in its interim report 'Delivering quality care more efficiently', highlights that the care sector must be able to respond to our increasingly complex and overlapping care needs in a sustainable wa...

In this episode, Commissioner Catherine de Fontenay and Richard discuss the focus of the PC's interim report - strengthening the adaptability of Australia’s workforce. They explore the draft recommendations from the report 'Building a skilled and adaptable workforce' for building better foundational skills for school students; making it easier for people to go back to formal training;...

Richard Aedy is joined by Commissioners Stephen King and Julie Abramson to talk about potential productivity gains from unlocking the benefits of data and digital technology. They breakdown the proposed reforms in the PC's interim report Harnessing data and digital technology. The third of five pillars of productivity inquiries, the interim report recommends a growth-focused approach to regula...

Commissioner Barry Sterland talks with Richard Aedy about the recommendations in the PC's interim report Investing in cheaper, cleaner energy and the net zero transformation and how more consistent emissions incentives, faster approvals and a focus on adaptation can drive the net zero transformation and support productivity. Episode notes Investing in cheaper, cleaner energy and the net zero t...

Deputy Chair of the PC Alex Robson talks sits down with Richard Aedy to discuss proposed reforms in our interim report on creating a more dynamic and resilient economy. This is the first of the five pillars of productivity inquiries given to the PC by the Government, presenting practical, impactful reforms to get Australia back on the path to growth. Episode notes Read the interim report: https://...

In this episode Richard Aedy sits down with PC Chair Danielle Wood to talk about why Australia's productivity has been in the doldrums and why it's important to turn it around. They also discuss some of the PC's proposed reforms for boosting productivity ahead of the release of our interim inquiry reports on the Australian Government's ‘five pillars’ of productivity policy. Episode...

Proposed US tariff hikes have sent shockwaves through the global economy. So how will they affect Australia? In the latest episode of The Prodcast, PC Deputy Chair Alex Robson talks through modelling in our latest annual report - Trade and Assistance Review (TAR) - that shows what the tariffs could do to Australia’s economy and how we should respond. They also discuss Australia's 'nuisance...

Governments need to work together to improve outcomes for people using mental health and suicide prevention services. That's the purpose of the National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement that Commonwealth, state and territory governments signed up to in 2022. But the interim report of the PC's review of the Agreement has found it is not fit for purpose and the next agreement s...

You might have heard about the Productivity Commission but what does it do? Richard Aedy speaks with PC Chair Danielle Wood about the work of the PC and how it helps inform government policy. They also discuss the importance of productivity and what Australia can do to get it moving again. Episode notes What does the PC do? Inquiries: https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries Self-initiated research: https:...