Driving Productivity Growth Flash Forum

In advance of the Australian Government's economic reform roundtable, leading experts will present the latest evidence on challenges and opportunities for Australian productivity.

Moderated by ABC Finance presenter Alan Kohler AM, this forum brings together leading experts from across sectors and policy domains to discuss the most effective policies for driving productivity growth. Each speaker will present for five minutes, followed by a Q&A session.

This Flash Forum is presented by the Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research in partnership with the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia, and CEDA.

Speakers include:

Professor Allan Fels AO
Faculty of Business and Economics, The University of Melbourne

Andrew Barker
Head of Research, CEDA

Dr Aruna Sathanapally
CEO, Grattan Institute

Professor Beth Webster
Director and Ronald Henderson Chair, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research

Emeritus Professor Bruce Chapman
School of Economics, Australian National University

Joseph Mitchell 
Assistant Secretary, Australian Council of Trade Unions

Michael Brennan
CEO, e61 Institute

Dr Michael Fotheringham
Managing Director, Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute

Emeritus Professor Peter Dawkins AO
Mitchell Institute, Victoria University

Professor Rae Cooper AO FASSA
Director, Australian Centre for Gender Equality and Inclusion at Work

This event will take place online (via Zoom) and in person. You can select your preferred attendance during the booking process.

Registrations closed 9am, Tuesday 29 July.