Husic to lead new inquiry into technology and productivity


A federal inquiry into why technology advances haven’t translated into a sustained lift in productivity is being set up, as artificial intelligence and geopolitical shocks threaten to upend the economy.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has signed off on a parliamentary committee inquiry into technology and productivity, to be led by Labor MP and former Industry minister Ed Husic, who chairs the House standing committee on economics.

The government-led committee will examine …

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