Driving Productivity Growth: Flash Forum

In advance of the Australian Government’s economic reform roundtable, leading experts will present the latest evidence on challenges and opportunities for Australian productivity.

Moderated by ABC Finance presenter Alan Kohler AM, this forum brings together leading experts from across sectors and policy domains to discuss the most effective policies for driving productivity growth. Each speaker will present for five minutes, followed by a Q&A session.

This Flash Forum is presented by the Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research in partnership with the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia, and CEDA.

Speakers include:

  • Professor Allan Fels AO FASSA

    Faculty of Business and Economics, the University of Melbourne
  • Andrew Barker

    Head of Research, CEDA
  • Dr Aruna Sathanapally

    CEO, Grattan Institute
  • Professor Beth Webster FASSA

    Director and Ronald Henderson Chair, Melbourne Institute
  • Emeritus Professor Bruce Chapman AO FASSA

    School of Economics, Australian National University
  • Michael Brennan

    CEO, e61 Institute
  • Dr Michael Fotheringham

    Managing Director, Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute
  • Emeritus Professor Peter Dawkins AO FASSA

    Mitchell Institute, Victoria University
  • Scientia Professor Richard Holden FES FASSA 

    School of Economics, UNSW

with additional leading experts to be announced – secure your place now.

This event will take place online (via Zoom) and in person. You can select your preferred attendance during the booking process.

Events Details

Event Start Date
July 29, 2025
Event Time
11:00AM - 12:30PM
Venue
Melbourne Business School, 200 Leicester St Carlton AND Online
Admission
Free
Email
melbinstitute-tickets@unimelb.edu.au