Union chiefs, bureaucrats and business leaders were all under the same roof last week speaking to the Federal government on the best way to boost productivity.

This means gaining the most out of the work we do every day, including the quality of our work in how much we get done in a wide array of topics, such as tax, housing, AI, construction, and the environment.

Before the discussions began, around 20 of Australia’s environment organisations call on the Federal government to recognise the environment as a critical economic asset.  

Image: Photo by Michelle Chadwick: https://www.pexels.com/photo/scenic-view-of-jindabyne-s-natural-landscapes-33530005/

Produced By: Harrison Pedersen

Featured In Story: Barry Hunter – CEO of the North Australian Indigenous Land and Sea Management Alliance

First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 26 August 2025