Housing construction productivity - can we fix it?

** Please note this event has been postponed for the time being.

 

Bartier Perry is proud to sponsor this Australian Institute of Urban Studies (AIUS) event. 

Released on 16 February, the report of the Australian Government Productivity Commission examines productivity growth in the housing construction sector, with the Commission’s estimates telling a story of decades of poor performance. The headline number is a 53% decline in productivity since 1990. What has gone wrong? The report provides policy directions for improving construction productivity by reducing regulatory burden, streamlining and speeding up approval processes, supporting innovation and improving workforce flexibility to help turn the dial on this persistent policy challenge.

Julie Abramson is a lawyer with over 30 years regulatory experience at both State and Federal levels. She was also a part-time Commissioner with the Victorian Essential Services Commission from August 2014 to August 2016.

Her career in public policy includes working with Government, industry bodies (VECCI, Civil Contractors Federation), the private sector (National Australia Bank) and a Regulatory Agency (Australian Securities and Investments Commission). She has particular expertise in economic related regulatory matters such as financial services and competition policy. She also has strong policy skills in the Vocational Education sector as well as infrastructure and procurement policy.

This event is eligible for points/hours towards your required CPD.

 

Presenter

Julie Abramson - Productivity Commissioner

 

Moderator

Emeritus Professor David Wilmoth, AIUS NSW

 

Date

New date to be confirmed.

 

Timing

5-7pm

 

Venue

Bartier Perry - Level 25, 161 Castlereagh Street (Liberty Place, ANZ Building)

Cost

AIUS Members $50 and Non-Members $100. 

AIUS Membership $100 per annum.