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‘Can’t afford not to’: Deloitte urges government to commit to major reforms

Emma Partis | 2 minute read

As Australia’s productivity growth continues to lag and analysts worry about the economy’s ‘speed limit’, Deloitte has urged the government to commit to major reform – and fast.

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