Senate debates

Wednesday, 12 August 2026

Questions without Notice

Economy: Productivity

3:01 pm

Photo of Jane HumeJane Hume (Victoria, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations) | Hansard source

The RBA has warned repeatedly that low or negative productivity growth will force it to raise interest rates. Does increasing taxes on individuals, on businesses and on construction increase productivity or lower productivity?

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