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The Red Tape Impulse

The Red Tape Impulse

1 minute read

by Danielle Wood

09 June 2026

by Danielle Wood

09 June 2026

Productivity

To regulate is to be human. But too often, good intentions gone awry prevent real economic progress.

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Danielle Wood

Danielle is the Chair of the Productivity Commission. She was previously CEO of Grattan Institute.

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