Economy and productivity
Explore the highlights of our recent work, media coverage and more.
We support policymakers in addressing Australia’s key economic challenges.
Promoting economic growth starts with evidence-based policy, driving solutions-oriented collaboration to unlock opportunities in innovation, competitiveness, and sectoral development.
We work closely with policymakers to identify their challenges and leverage university expertise and data to develop innovative solutions that drive progress. By bringing key stakeholders together, we identify strategies that boost economic performance, support competitiveness and innovation, and fuel sector growth to deliver lasting benefits for all Australians.
Highlights
Productivity
APPI is bringing leading research and fresh policy thinking into Australia’s productivity and economic reform debate. Through The Policymaker and our wider work, we connect policymakers with expert perspectives on the reforms and capabilities needed to support long-term growth and economic resilience.
Workforce development
The address by NSW Minister of Finance, The Hon. Courtney Houssos MLC, underscored the government’s vital role in advancing gender equity and fostering inclusive workplaces.
Industry policy
NSW Minister for Industry and Innovation, The Hon. Anoulack Chanthivong MP, outlined his vision for the NSW economy with research and evidence driving the government’s industry, decarbonisation and innovation policies.
Ongoing work
Completed work
