The productivity bubble has burst: Productivity CommissionBY ANDREW MCKEAN | THURSDAY, 19 DEC 2024 12:42PMThe latest national account figures indicate that Australia's productivity growth remains in the doldrums, prompting the Productivity Commission to declare revitalising productivity growth as a national priority. Related News |
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It's also vital that we overcome the productivity loss resulting from people 'retiring' while they are still capable and willing to make contributions both paid and unpaid. While the current focus on fixing the aged care issues is vital, we also need to educate all Australians from midlife in how to achieve and contribute more - and be much more satisfied and happy. This requires raising longevity awareness and utilising basic personal longevity planning to frame and achieve realistic goals, and adapt to and manage change..Low cost, big dividends.