We can’t fix what we don’t track. That’s why Australia needs an official poverty measure

We can’t fix what we don’t track. That’s why Australia needs an official poverty measure

Duncan Sanchez/UnsplashFollowing last month’s economic reform roundtable, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said all attendees agreed “higher living standards is the holy grail, and a more productive economy is how we deliver it”. This signalled the government’s understanding that leaving no one behind can unlock greater prosperity and productivity for everyone. But for all the discussion about improving living standards, there was little explicit mention …

We can't fix what we don't track. That's why Australia needs an official poverty measure

Share articlePrint articleFollowing last month's economic reform roundtable, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said all attendees agreed "higher living standards is the holy grail, and a more productive e