The Australian economy is on the rise, with an impressive annual GDP growth of 2.6%. However, there's a twist: quarterly productivity remains stagnant. This growth is a result of increased demand from both private and public sectors, but it leaves us with a crucial question: how sustainable is this growth without a corresponding boost in productivity?
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