The report looks at the key issues likely to shape economic and policy outcomes in the year ahead. It examines setting Australia up for long-term success, why the labour market must work harder this year, working from home and productivity, and the energy transition. 

Short-term challenges

• Slow growth ahead
• Inflation and cost-of-living continue to bite
• Unemployment is likely to rise
• The Federal Government and RBA must be on the same page
• Housing shortages will continue and pressure governments to act

Setting Australia up for long-term success

• More action needed on productivity
• The energy transition needs to ramp up
• Increasing social and economic participation