Australian industrial policy needs a new direction


Joseph Brookes
Senior Reporter

Australia must implement “directional” industry policy that utilises clear goals, a diverse mix of policy and strong governance to take full advantage of structural changes like decarbonisation and emerging technologies.

That’s according to a new report by the Centre for Policy Development that analysed increasingly interventionist industry policies around the world as government’s move beyond a “hands off” industry philosophy.

The report found Australia’s current approach has over 30 different …

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