Submission to the Economic Reform Roundtable
On 29 July 2025, the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia (the Academy) partnered with The Melbourne Institute of Applied Social and Economic Research and CEDA to convene 10 leading experts for a rapid-fire forum focused on immediate priorities for boosting Australia’s productivity.
A summary of the discussion has been prepared for submission to the Australian Government ahead of its Economic Reform Roundtable to be held from 19-21 August.
The submission posits that Australia can achieve a more resilient, inclusive and
productive economy through action in eight key areas:
- Innovation Ecosystems
- Regulatory Reform
- Competition
- Skills & Education
- Housing & Urban Development
- Energy Infrastructure
- Workforce Participation
- Artificial Intelligence
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