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Australia’s productivity challenges won’t be solved by tax reform or policy tweaks alone. In this piece, Kate Ashmor argues that the missing link is early investment in primary school STEM education. By equipping young students with practical tools and exposure before bias and opportunity gaps take hold, Australia can build a stronger, more innovative workforce from the ground up.

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In this op-ed, Kate Ashmor argues that Australia’s productivity challenges cannot be solved through short-term policy fixes alone. Instead, she makes the case for early, deliberate investment in primary school STEM education as the foundation for long-term economic strength. Drawing on Tom Ashmor’s story and the work of the Tom Ashmor Foundation, the piece highlights how early exposure to technology and problem-solving can shape life trajectories and build the innovation pipeline Australia urgently needs.

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In this piece, Kate Ashmor explains why the Tom Ashmor Foundation was established to honour her late husband’s legacy by investing in primary school STEM education. Drawing on Tom’s story and Australia’s broader productivity challenges, she outlines how early exposure to technology and problem-solving can shape life trajectories and strengthen the nation’s long-term economic future. The article highlights the Foundation’s mission to equip public primary schools with practical STEM resources and ensure every child has access to opportunity, regardless of background.