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Productivity Commission Chair Warns Against Politicising Institutions

By Drooid · Sep 23, 2026, 12:06 PM UTC · How we work

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Productivity Commission chair Danielle Wood warned governments against politicising institutions during a Sydney oration.
She condemned recent attacks on the Commission and criticised WA Premier Roger Cook’s ‘east coast clowns’ comment.
Wood said political attacks erode public trust in expertise and institutions.
She warned that ‘grey’ corruption such as nepotism and pork-barrelling hampers economic growth.
Wood concluded transparent institutions are essential for productivity and income growth and democratic resilience.

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Productivity Commission chair Danielle Wood warned governments against politicising institutions during a Sydney oration.
She condemned recent attacks on the Commission and criticised WA Premier Roger Cook’s ‘east coast clowns’ comment.
Wood said political attacks erode public trust in expertise and institutions.
She warned that ‘grey’ corruption such as nepotism and pork-barrelling hampers economic growth.
Wood concluded transparent institutions are essential for productivity and income growth and democratic resilience.