Australia’s Productivity Pitch: Harness environmental health data to protect Australians from unsafe air

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A submission to the Productivity Commission's 'Australia's Productivity Pitch' inquiry. Airborne viruses, bacteria, aeroallergens, gases and fine particulates are a significant but avoidable burden on productivity. Poor air quality increases rates of worker absenteeism and increases demand on the health system. Over time, air pollution increases the number of years of life Australians spend with chronic diseases and disabilities. Real-time environmental data regarding air quality can reduce exposure to unsafe air, greatly increasing productivity.

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Centre for Safe Air. Harness environmental health data to protect Australians from unsafe air. Productivity Commission; 2025.

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2025

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