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Australia prepares for a bleak economic outlook as productivity concerns mount

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is preparing Australia's governing caucus for a difficult economic outlook, with weak productivity identified as a concern. No specific forecast or policy measure is provided.

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Persistent productivity weakness could constrain Australian growth, living standards and fiscal options.

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  1. Intergenerational report: Treasurer Jim Chalmers prepares caucus for bleak economic outlook as productivity concerns mount ↗theage.com.au · Recorded source date: Sep 15, 2026, 6:32 PM UTC

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