Jim Chalmers has declared his “ambitious government” is ready to meet the great economic challenges of our time as he urged attendees at the opening of the three-day reform round table to set aside factional interests and work in the national interest. In draft speaking notes provided to Guardian Australia, the treasurer said it was incumbent on politicians, interest groups, unions, and experts to help build “a new generation of prosperity”. After 900 submissions and dozens of ministerial mini-roundtables over the past six weeks, Chalmers said “broadly, we’re looking to build consensus around three types of outcomes”. “Clear reform directions – areas where there’s momentum and broad agreement on the direction of travel even if unanimity isn’t there yet. “Specific reforms – the handful of changes we could all agree on now. “And ongoing priorities – where there’s appetite in the room for further work.” The first day will focus on “resilience” and will be opened by Anthony Albanese, who will deliver a brief address, followed by Chalmers and then the Reserve Bank’s governor, Michele Bullock. Today’s three sessions will take place behind closed doors in the cabinet room in parliament house and will cover issues such as international trade opportunities and how to develop and attract skilled workers and investment. Days two and three will be about productivity and budget resilience, respectively.