Business
In early September, the Institute of Public Accountants and Deakin University held an international conference focusing on Australia's flagging productivity. IPA Group CEO Andrew Conway and SME commentator Phillip Tarrant were on the ground at Deakin Downtown in Melbourne along with some senior small business dignitaries who came together to effect change in the small business community. Keynote speakers included Assistant Treasurer Michael Sukkar, the ASBFEO Kate Carnell, senior adviser to the Office of International Trade with the US Small Business Administration Eugene Cornelius jnr, and Obama's chief counsel for advocacy Dr Winslow Sargeant. In this episode of the One Voice podcast, Andrew and Phil explore some of the key topics addressed during the two-day conference. They also give you a glimpse of what you can expect to hear on the One Voice podcast over the next couple of months. And don't forget to write to us with your suggestions and questions at onevoice@theipagroup.org