Grand coalition on cards for Chalmers’ economic summit
AUSTRALIA, JUL 21 – The summit aims to build consensus on tax reform and productivity improvements to address Australia's economic challenges, with industry leaders contributing to a national agenda.
- On August 19-21, the summit will fit into the Canberra cabinet room, spearheaded by Treasurer Jim Chalmers.
- In a bid to turbocharge Australia’s economic productivity, the Federal Government turned to the resources sector for answers, focusing on themes like productivity, budget sustainability, and economic resilience.
- On Thursday, July 17, in Perth, Resources Minister Madeleine King engaged with critical minerals and rare earths sector leaders, hosting a second roundtable with them.
- Notably, the Minerals Council of Australia was omitted from the guest list, while major state and territory representatives, except NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey, were excluded from the meeting.
- Amid the summit, additional sessions on resilience and budget sustainability are planned, with the Productivity Commission set to release reports on productivity, resilience, digital technology, and net zero transformation during the three-day agenda next month.
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