For generations, Australians could reasonably expect that their lives would be more prosperous than their parents. 

But over recent years, that bargain has started to break down. 

Productivity growth has barely moved for a decade. We’re working more hours, without producing much more for each hour we work, and that stagnation is showing up in incomes, living standards and rising interest rates. 

Now with economic growth under pressure, the government is betting that new technology, particularly artificial intelligence, can help turn things around.

Today, Productivity Commission Chair Danielle Wood, on why Australia has stopped becoming more productive, whether AI can change that, and what happens if it can’t.

 

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Guest: Productivity Commission Chair Danielle Wood

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For generations, Australians could reasonably expect that their lives would be more prosperous than their parents.&nbsp;
But over recent years, that bargain has started to break down.&nbsp;
Productivity growth has barely moved for a decade. We&rsquo;re working more hours, without producing much more for each hour we work, and that stagnation is showing up in incomes, living standards and rising interest rates.&nbsp;
Now with economic growth under pressure, the government is betting that new technology, particularly artificial intelligence, can help turn things around.
Today, Productivity Commission Chair Danielle Wood, on why Australia has stopped becoming more productive, whether AI can change that, and what happens if it can&rsquo;t.
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Guest: Productivity Commission Chair Danielle Wood
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The productivity problem driving up interest rates

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You can see it in the drawn faces of the politicians lining up to speak about Helen Haines this week – Canberra has been shaken to its core.

ASIO and the Australian Federal Police have been liaising with parliamentarians – some of whom say they no longer feel safe after the alleged attack, which left the beloved Victorian independent fighting for her life.

But some of the same politicians offering their condolences have been responsible for the increasingly ugly, even violent, rhetoric on the floor of parliament – their words contributing to the very environment that’s made them feel unsafe.

Today, Independent MP Allegra Spender on her own experience, the hypocrisy in parliament, and why she’s calling for change – regardless of what the driver’s motivations are found to be.

 

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Guest: Independent MP Allegra Spender

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You can see it in the drawn faces of the politicians lining up to speak about Helen Haines this week &ndash; Canberra has been shaken to its core.
ASIO and the Australian Federal Police have been liaising with parliamentarians &ndash; some of whom say they no longer feel safe after the alleged attack, which left the beloved Victorian independent fighting for her life.
But some of the same politicians offering their condolences have been responsible for the increasingly ugly, even violent, rhetoric on the floor of parliament &ndash; their words contributing to the very environment that&rsquo;s made them feel unsafe.
Today, Independent MP Allegra Spender on her own experience, the hypocrisy in parliament, and why she&rsquo;s calling for change &ndash; regardless of what the driver&rsquo;s motivations are found to be.
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Guest: Independent MP Allegra Spender
Photo:&nbsp;AAP Image/James Ross

‘A heap of hypocrisy’: Why Allegra Spender says the Helen Haines attack must change politics

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In France, thousands of arrests have been made and partial curfews imposed across the country, after a weekend of protests that spiralled into violence and looting.  

The protest movement, which began four weeks ago with students demanding better conditions at high schools, culminated in half a million people protesting the rising cost of living on the weekend.  

In some areas, shops were looted, and buildings torched. 

Protests have also broken out in other parts of Europe – including Spain, Belgium and Italy. 

The French President Emmanuel Macron, has now demanded a full security review and “new operational methods” to end the rioting. 

Today, writer Sarah Wilson from Paris, on how the protests turned violent, and what it all means for the future of politics in France, and across Europe. 

 

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Guest: Writer Sarah Wilson

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In France, thousands of arrests have been made and partial curfews imposed across the country, after a weekend of protests that spiralled into violence and looting.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The protest movement, which began four weeks ago with students demanding better conditions at high schools, culminated in half a million people protesting the rising cost of living on the weekend.&nbsp;&nbsp;
In some areas, shops were looted, and buildings torched.&nbsp;
Protests have also broken out in other parts of Europe &ndash; including Spain, Belgium and Italy.&nbsp;
The French President Emmanuel Macron, has now demanded a full security review and &ldquo;new operational methods&rdquo; to end the rioting.&nbsp;
Today, writer Sarah Wilson from Paris, on how the protests turned violent, and what it all means for the future of politics in France, and across Europe.&nbsp;
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Guest: Writer Sarah Wilson
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Arrests and curfews: The French protest crackdown

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Yesterday afternoon Independent MP Helen Haines was returning to her electorate office in the regional Victorian town of Wangaratta, when she was struck by a white Toyota LandCruiser. 

Witnesses described seeing the car make a u-turn, and then ram Haines against a vehicle, before reversing and hitting her a second time.

A local barbershop owner ran to the driver’s side of the vehicle, removed a knife from the man’s pocket, and wrestled him to the ground. 

The alleged attacker, who has now been identified as 43 year old Tarrawingee man Brendan Nugent, was then arrested by police at the scene. 

Helen Haines was taken to hospital in a critical condition, and has lost her leg in the attack. 

The AFP and Victorian police are investigating, and identifying potential charges, with the AFP saying it appears to be an “isolated incident”, with no known threats connected to the matter.

Meanwhile the head of ASIO is warning that elevated levels of grievance, intolerance and polarisation have continued to create a "permissive environment of violence"

Today in a special episode, columnist and broadcaster Waleed Aly on our changing attitudes to political violence, and why this moment should be a turning point for politics and for all Australians

 

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Guest: Columnist and broadcaster Waleed Aly

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Yesterday afternoon Independent MP Helen Haines was returning to her electorate office in the regional Victorian town of Wangaratta, when she was struck by a white Toyota LandCruiser.&nbsp;
Witnesses described seeing the car make a u-turn, and then ram Haines against a vehicle, before reversing and hitting her a second time.
A local barbershop owner ran to the driver&rsquo;s side of the vehicle, removed a knife from the man&rsquo;s pocket, and wrestled him to the ground.&nbsp;
The alleged attacker, who has now been identified as 43 year old Tarrawingee man Brendan Nugent, was then arrested by police at the scene.&nbsp;
Helen Haines was taken to hospital in a critical condition, and has lost her leg in the attack.&nbsp;
The AFP and Victorian police are investigating, and identifying potential charges, with the AFP saying it appears to be an &ldquo;isolated incident&rdquo;, with no known threats connected to the matter.
Meanwhile the head of ASIO is warning that elevated levels of grievance, intolerance and polarisation have continued to create a "permissive environment of violence"
Today in a special episode, columnist and broadcaster Waleed Aly on our changing attitudes to political violence, and why this moment should be a turning point for politics and for all Australians
&nbsp;
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Guest: Columnist and broadcaster Waleed Aly
Photo:&nbsp;AAP Image/Lukas Coch

The Helen Haines attack: Why ‘we have no right to be surprised’

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