Labor wants to boost productivity. Does this mean Australians need to work even harder?

Productivity is down and it’s hurting the economy and your salary. Here’s how treasurer Jim Chalmers plans to try and fix thatAustralia news live: latest politics and federal election updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA historic victory has delivered the Albanese government a mandate to shape the country and the economy based on Labor values.Simplistically, if the first term was all about investing in important areas such as aged care, health and childcare – while cushioning the hit to households from the surge in cost of living – the second term will be about setting up Australia’s economy for a clean and green future.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

May 10, 2025 - 13:00
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Labor wants to boost productivity. Does this mean Australians need to work even harder?

Productivity is down and it’s hurting the economy and your salary. Here’s how treasurer Jim Chalmers plans to try and fix that

A historic victory has delivered the Albanese government a mandate to shape the country and the economy based on Labor values.

Simplistically, if the first term was all about investing in important areas such as aged care, health and childcare – while cushioning the hit to households from the surge in cost of living – the second term will be about setting up Australia’s economy for a clean and green future.

Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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