Aug 3, 2026 – 8.00pmCompany directors say relations with the Albanese government have slumped in the past 12 months as businesses worry that poor productivity and the high cost of living will leave the next generation less well off than their parents.A survey of more than 200 directors and senior business leaders in June and July showed just 1.6 per cent believe business is working “very well” with government, while more than 40 per cent believe the relationship is working “poorly”, up from 23.6 per cent in 2025.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles