The Prodcast with Richard Aedy

In this episode, Commissioner Catherine de Fontenay and Richard discuss the focus of the PC's interim report - strengthening the adaptability of Australia’s workforce. They explore the draft recommendations from the report 'Building a skilled and adaptable workforce' for building better foundational skills for school students; making it easier for people to go back to formal training; better resourcing work-based training for small business employees, and policy reform for better occupational entry rules.Episode NotesRead the interim report: https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/current/adaptable-workforce/interimHarnessing data and digital technology: https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/current/data-digital/interimInvesting in cheaper, cleaner energy and the net zero transformation: https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/current/net-zero/interimCreating a more dynamic and resilient economy: https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/current/resilient-economy/interimGrowth mindset: how to boost Australia's productivity: https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/current/five-productivity-inquiries

Commissioner Barry Sterland talks with Richard Aedy about the recommendations in the PC's interim report Investing in cheaper, cleaner energy and the net zero transformation and how more consistent emissions incentives, faster approvals and a focus on adaptation can drive the net zero transformation and support productivity. Episode notesInvesting in cheaper, cleaner energy and the net zero transformation: https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/current/net-zero/interimCreating a more dynamic and resilient economy: https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/current/resilient-economy/interimGrowth mindset: how to boost Australia's productivity: https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/current/five-productivity-inquiries

In this episode Richard Aedy sits down with PC Chair Danielle Wood to talk about why Australia's productivity has been in the doldrums and why it's important to turn it around.They also discuss some of the PC's proposed reforms for boosting productivity ahead of the release of our interim inquiry reports on the Australian Government's ‘five pillars’ of productivity policy.Episode notesGrowth mindset: how to boost Australia’s productivity: https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/current/five-productivity-inquiries

Governments need to work together to improve outcomes for people using mental health and suicide prevention services. That's the purpose of the National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement that Commonwealth, state and territory governments signed up to in 2022. But the interim report of the PC's review of the Agreement has found it is not fit for purpose and the next agreement should take a new approach. In this episode, Richard speaks with PC Commissioner Selwyn Button about what the PC's review has uncovered so far and what the road ahead looks like for Australia's mental health and suicide prevention services.If this content raises issues for you, help is available:Lifeline Australia 13 11 14Suicide Call Back 1300 659 46713 YARN 13 92 76Kids Help Line 1800 551 800BeyondBlue 1300 224 636eHeadspace 1800 650 890Carer Gateway 1800 422 737The PC is not in a position to provide advice or make recommendations on individual circumstances. Our focus is on the broad issues raised in response to the inquiry terms of reference.If you need specific help or advice, please contact one of the services above.Episode notesInterim report: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement Review - Public inquiry - Productivity CommissionNext episode: Trade and Assistance Review - https://www.pc.gov.au/ongoing/tar