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.

Events Details

Event Start Date
July 29, 2025
Event Time
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Venue
Melbourne Business School 200 Leicester St Carlton, Victoria 3053