Harnessing data and digital technology | Inside the interim report

05/08/2025 16 min

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Episode Synopsis

Richard Aedy is joined by Commissioners Stephen King and Julie Abramson to talk about potential productivity gains from unlocking the benefits of data and digital technology. They breakdown the proposed reforms in the PC's interim report Harnessing data and digital technology.The third of five pillars of productivity inquiries, the interim report recommends a growth-focused approach to regulating AI, new pathways to give people access to the data about themselves, and a shift to default digital financial reporting.Episode notesHarnessing 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