Hugh Hartigan | How Government Makes Policy and Why Industry Matters

Hugh Hardigan joins Amy-Rose Goodey on The House is Digital for an inside look at how policy is actually made in Australia and what industry can do to influence better outcomes.Drawing on a career spanning Treasury, ministerial offices and economic policy, Hugh explains how ideas move through government, the role of Treasury and Cabinet, and what happens behind the scenes before major policy decisions are made.The conversation explores the difference between advocacy and lobbying, why governments need industry to bring practical solutions rather than problems alone, and how strong industry consensus can accelerate reform.Amy-Rose and Hugh also examine Australia's productivity challenge, regulation, AI and technology policy, business dynamism and the need to ensure Australia's regulatory environment supports innovation while protecting consumers.A rare look inside the policy machine and a practical discussion about how government and industry can work together to build Australia's next economy.