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Productivity policies: The 'to do' list

Chairman's speech

Gary Banks addressed the Economic and Social Outlook Conference, 'Securing the Future' in Melbourne on 1 November 2012.

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  • Contents

Introduction
Lists from the past

Why productivity is important (once again)
Productivity's real contribution
Will it recover?
A little improvement can make a big difference

The policy framework
The two contributors to productivity
The three channels of government influence

The Lists
1. Incentive policies
2. Capability policies
3. Flexibility policies

What are the priorities
The bottom line

References