On Paul Murray Live, One Nation Chief of Staff James Ashby criticised the Albanese Government’s Productivity Roundtable, arguing that it excludes real business voices while promoting costly reforms such as universal childcare. James Ashby highlighted burdensome red tape faced by small operators, including nightclub owners and tourism businesses, saying the government’s focus on NDAs and selective consultation ignores genuine productivity challenges. While the Prime Minister praised falling inflation, James Ashby warned that Australians are paying the price through overregulation and misguided priorities.