The Australian Productivity Commission
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Providing independent research and advice to Government on economic, social and environmental issues affecting the welfare of all Australians.
In this op-ed published in the AFR earlier this week, PC's Dep Chair Alex Robson writes about what went into the reform packages proposed in our final report on creating a dynamic and resilient Australian economy: https://bit.ly/4qamtdu
#AusEcon #CompanyTax
#AusEcon #CompanyTax
Company tax reform for a more productive Australia
Santa may be able to deliver gifts for free, but governments can’t. While most economists and business leaders would agree our company tax system is due for reform, the question of how, and how to pay...
www.pc.gov.au
January 7, 2026 at 5:24 AM
In this op-ed published in the AFR earlier this week, PC's Dep Chair Alex Robson writes about what went into the reform packages proposed in our final report on creating a dynamic and resilient Australian economy: https://bit.ly/4qamtdu
#AusEcon #CompanyTax
#AusEcon #CompanyTax
Share your insights | We are exploring a range of related issues including how financial sustainability of states and territories may be affected, a 'reasonable' level of horizontal fiscal equalisation, and any relevant international examples.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3KJvQB4
Closes on 27 Feb 2026
Read more: https://bit.ly/3KJvQB4
Closes on 27 Feb 2026
GST distribution reforms - Public inquiry
The inquiry will examine the extent that the 2018 changes to the GST distribution system are operating efficiently, effectively and as intended, and the fiscal implications of the changes for each sta...
www.pc.gov.au
January 5, 2026 at 11:48 AM
Share your insights | We are exploring a range of related issues including how financial sustainability of states and territories may be affected, a 'reasonable' level of horizontal fiscal equalisation, and any relevant international examples.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3KJvQB4
Closes on 27 Feb 2026
Read more: https://bit.ly/3KJvQB4
Closes on 27 Feb 2026
From everyone here at the PC, we wish you a safe, happy and healthy holiday season.
Thank you for your support.
The PC team will be taking a break from 25 December 2025, returning to work on Friday 2 January 2026.
See you then!
Thank you for your support.
The PC team will be taking a break from 25 December 2025, returning to work on Friday 2 January 2026.
See you then!
December 24, 2025 at 5:08 AM
From everyone here at the PC, we wish you a safe, happy and healthy holiday season.
Thank you for your support.
The PC team will be taking a break from 25 December 2025, returning to work on Friday 2 January 2026.
See you then!
Thank you for your support.
The PC team will be taking a break from 25 December 2025, returning to work on Friday 2 January 2026.
See you then!
The PC's 2025 Wrapped: A year of insights and engagement
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on a year of putting productivity at the heart of national conversation, seeking bold ideas from across the country and providing evidence-based advice to shape Australia's future.
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on a year of putting productivity at the heart of national conversation, seeking bold ideas from across the country and providing evidence-based advice to shape Australia's future.
December 23, 2025 at 1:34 PM
The PC's 2025 Wrapped: A year of insights and engagement
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on a year of putting productivity at the heart of national conversation, seeking bold ideas from across the country and providing evidence-based advice to shape Australia's future.
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on a year of putting productivity at the heart of national conversation, seeking bold ideas from across the country and providing evidence-based advice to shape Australia's future.
Out now | The final report of our 2025 analysis of Australia's National Competition Policy: https://bit.ly/4aZdVBr
The report analyses the effects of – occupational licensing reform to promote labour mobility and adopting overseas standards. These would promote competition and increase GDP.
The report analyses the effects of – occupational licensing reform to promote labour mobility and adopting overseas standards. These would promote competition and increase GDP.
December 19, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Out now | The final report of our 2025 analysis of Australia's National Competition Policy: https://bit.ly/4aZdVBr
The report analyses the effects of – occupational licensing reform to promote labour mobility and adopting overseas standards. These would promote competition and increase GDP.
The report analyses the effects of – occupational licensing reform to promote labour mobility and adopting overseas standards. These would promote competition and increase GDP.
Out Now | Final reports of the PC’s five productivity inquiries
The Government has today released the final reports of the PC's five pillars of productivity inquiries – containing 47 recommendations to support productivity growth across five key areas of the economy
The Government has today released the final reports of the PC's five pillars of productivity inquiries – containing 47 recommendations to support productivity growth across five key areas of the economy
December 18, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Out Now | Final reports of the PC’s five productivity inquiries
The Government has today released the final reports of the PC's five pillars of productivity inquiries – containing 47 recommendations to support productivity growth across five key areas of the economy
The Government has today released the final reports of the PC's five pillars of productivity inquiries – containing 47 recommendations to support productivity growth across five key areas of the economy
1) Innovate 2025 - 27 | 'The PC’s reconciliation journey is closely linked to our research and policy advice,' said Chair Danielle Wood about our 1st Reconciliation Action Plan
Artwork thanks to LaToya Kennedy (bit.ly/4qfVH3k)
#Reconciliation #ClosingTheGap
Artwork thanks to LaToya Kennedy (bit.ly/4qfVH3k)
#Reconciliation #ClosingTheGap
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Vibrant, modern, contemporary Aboriginal art by Ngunnawal and Wiradjuri artist LaToya Kennedy.
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December 15, 2025 at 11:43 PM
1) Innovate 2025 - 27 | 'The PC’s reconciliation journey is closely linked to our research and policy advice,' said Chair Danielle Wood about our 1st Reconciliation Action Plan
Artwork thanks to LaToya Kennedy (bit.ly/4qfVH3k)
#Reconciliation #ClosingTheGap
Artwork thanks to LaToya Kennedy (bit.ly/4qfVH3k)
#Reconciliation #ClosingTheGap
1) Closes Fri 19 Dec | Submissions to the PC's study on the impacts of a heavy vehicle productivity reform package closes this week.
Your submission can be a detailed document, a paragraph or a brief comment on pc.gov.au
Your submission can be a detailed document, a paragraph or a brief comment on pc.gov.au
December 15, 2025 at 12:10 AM
1) Closes Fri 19 Dec | Submissions to the PC's study on the impacts of a heavy vehicle productivity reform package closes this week.
Your submission can be a detailed document, a paragraph or a brief comment on pc.gov.au
Your submission can be a detailed document, a paragraph or a brief comment on pc.gov.au
1) Out now | Labour productivity increased by 0.2% in the September quarter and by 0.8% over the year to September 2025, marking four consecutive quarters of labour productivity growth since last year.
December 12, 2025 at 12:31 AM
1) Out now | Labour productivity increased by 0.2% in the September quarter and by 0.8% over the year to September 2025, marking four consecutive quarters of labour productivity growth since last year.
Out now | The PC has released an issues paper to guide people in preparing a submission to our inquiry into the 2018 GST distribution reforms. Read the paper:
https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries-and-research/gst-reforms/issues/
https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries-and-research/gst-reforms/issues/
November 21, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Out now | The PC has released an issues paper to guide people in preparing a submission to our inquiry into the 2018 GST distribution reforms. Read the paper:
https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries-and-research/gst-reforms/issues/
https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries-and-research/gst-reforms/issues/
Out now | The final report of our review of the National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement finds that the system is fragmented and out of reach for many people. Read the report: https://bit.ly/4p75t7h
#MentalHealth #SuicidePrevention #LivedExperience #Carers
#MentalHealth #SuicidePrevention #LivedExperience #Carers
November 11, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Out now | The final report of our review of the National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement finds that the system is fragmented and out of reach for many people. Read the report: https://bit.ly/4p75t7h
#MentalHealth #SuicidePrevention #LivedExperience #Carers
#MentalHealth #SuicidePrevention #LivedExperience #Carers
Join us online today for the 2nd annual Romlie Mokak Oration where the Hon Ken Wyatt AM JP will share his thoughts on ‘Releasing the Shackles – From Past to Present’, from 5pm AEDT
Find out more and watch the livestream: https://bit.ly/4o50OSX
Find out more and watch the livestream: https://bit.ly/4o50OSX
November 4, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Join us online today for the 2nd annual Romlie Mokak Oration where the Hon Ken Wyatt AM JP will share his thoughts on ‘Releasing the Shackles – From Past to Present’, from 5pm AEDT
Find out more and watch the livestream: https://bit.ly/4o50OSX
Find out more and watch the livestream: https://bit.ly/4o50OSX
Next week | The Hon Ken Wyatt AM JP will deliver this year’s Mokak Oration on Tuesday 4 November in Canberra 5pm AEDT. Ken’s oration titled ‘Releasing the Shackles – From Past to Present’ will be streamed live here: https://bit.ly/4o50OSX
Artwork by www.aboriginalartbylani.com.au
Artwork by www.aboriginalartbylani.com.au
October 30, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Next week | The Hon Ken Wyatt AM JP will deliver this year’s Mokak Oration on Tuesday 4 November in Canberra 5pm AEDT. Ken’s oration titled ‘Releasing the Shackles – From Past to Present’ will be streamed live here: https://bit.ly/4o50OSX
Artwork by www.aboriginalartbylani.com.au
Artwork by www.aboriginalartbylani.com.au
New inquiry | The PC has been asked to examine how regional airfares are determined and make recommendations to support a competitive, reliable and affordable regional aviation network. Read the terms of reference and subscribe: https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries-and-research/regional-airfares/
October 28, 2025 at 12:33 AM
New inquiry | The PC has been asked to examine how regional airfares are determined and make recommendations to support a competitive, reliable and affordable regional aviation network. Read the terms of reference and subscribe: https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries-and-research/regional-airfares/
Save the date | The 2025 Mokak Oration, delivered by the Hon Ken Wyatt AM JP, will be streamed live on our website from 5pm AEDT on Tue 4 November 2025.
Find out more (More details coming soon): https://bit.ly/47l75ml
Artwork by Lani Balzan
Find out more (More details coming soon): https://bit.ly/47l75ml
Artwork by Lani Balzan
October 24, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Save the date | The 2025 Mokak Oration, delivered by the Hon Ken Wyatt AM JP, will be streamed live on our website from 5pm AEDT on Tue 4 November 2025.
Find out more (More details coming soon): https://bit.ly/47l75ml
Artwork by Lani Balzan
Find out more (More details coming soon): https://bit.ly/47l75ml
Artwork by Lani Balzan
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There's still time to join us in Sydney!
Keynote speakers are Vipin Arora (U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis), Catherine de Fontenay ( @pc.gov.au & Economic Society of Australia) & @graftonquentin.bsky.social
(Australian National University).
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Keynote speakers are Vipin Arora (U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis), Catherine de Fontenay ( @pc.gov.au & Economic Society of Australia) & @graftonquentin.bsky.social
(Australian National University).
@unswecon.bsky.social @kevinfoxecon.bsky.social
🦘Join us in Sydney, Australia - Conference registrations now open!
The UNSW Centre for Applied Economic Research and ESCoE will hold a conference on 8-9 December 2025 at UNSW Sydney, Australia.
Register by 24 November 2025: tinyurl.com/5y7ks9c3
@unswecon.bsky.social @kevinfoxecon.bsky.social
The UNSW Centre for Applied Economic Research and ESCoE will hold a conference on 8-9 December 2025 at UNSW Sydney, Australia.
Register by 24 November 2025: tinyurl.com/5y7ks9c3
@unswecon.bsky.social @kevinfoxecon.bsky.social
UNSW-ESCoE Conference on Economic Measurement 2025 - Registration open - ESCoE
The UNSW Centre for Applied Economic Research and ESCoE will hold a joint conference on 8-9 December 2025 at UNSW Sydney, Australia.
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October 23, 2025 at 12:10 PM
There's still time to join us in Sydney!
Keynote speakers are Vipin Arora (U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis), Catherine de Fontenay ( @pc.gov.au & Economic Society of Australia) & @graftonquentin.bsky.social
(Australian National University).
@unswecon.bsky.social @kevinfoxecon.bsky.social
Keynote speakers are Vipin Arora (U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis), Catherine de Fontenay ( @pc.gov.au & Economic Society of Australia) & @graftonquentin.bsky.social
(Australian National University).
@unswecon.bsky.social @kevinfoxecon.bsky.social
New study | The Treasurer has asked us to study the impacts of a heavy vehicle productivity reform package, under the National Competition Policy.
The package aims to increase transport productivity for HVs and support the uptake of heavy zero emissions vehicles (HZEV).
https://bit.ly/3J9wAir
The package aims to increase transport productivity for HVs and support the uptake of heavy zero emissions vehicles (HZEV).
https://bit.ly/3J9wAir
October 18, 2025 at 8:22 AM
New study | The Treasurer has asked us to study the impacts of a heavy vehicle productivity reform package, under the National Competition Policy.
The package aims to increase transport productivity for HVs and support the uptake of heavy zero emissions vehicles (HZEV).
https://bit.ly/3J9wAir
The package aims to increase transport productivity for HVs and support the uptake of heavy zero emissions vehicles (HZEV).
https://bit.ly/3J9wAir
Apply now | We are looking to fill two spots on a 6-week paid internship in Canberra. You'll support work on public policy issues that impact the wellbeing of all Australians.
More info and apply: https://bit.ly/4n6827S
Closes Sun 19 Oct 2025
Please share with your networks.
More info and apply: https://bit.ly/4n6827S
Closes Sun 19 Oct 2025
Please share with your networks.
October 17, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Apply now | We are looking to fill two spots on a 6-week paid internship in Canberra. You'll support work on public policy issues that impact the wellbeing of all Australians.
More info and apply: https://bit.ly/4n6827S
Closes Sun 19 Oct 2025
Please share with your networks.
More info and apply: https://bit.ly/4n6827S
Closes Sun 19 Oct 2025
Please share with your networks.
New submission | This submission summarises aspects of our 2024 inquiry report into Australia’s ECEC sector + points to our annual Report on Government Services and to the Closing the Gap information repository: https://bit.ly/4nPPWsi
Strengthening quality and transparency in early childhood education and care
The Productivity Commission (PC) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Senate Education and Employment References Committee’s inquiry into the quality and safety of Australia’s early ch...
www.pc.gov.au
October 15, 2025 at 11:53 AM
New submission | This submission summarises aspects of our 2024 inquiry report into Australia’s ECEC sector + points to our annual Report on Government Services and to the Closing the Gap information repository: https://bit.ly/4nPPWsi
Out now | In this submission, we find that the proposed changes to government reporting and public sector employment requirements will build greater understanding of the National Agreement on #ClosingTheGap and strengthen efforts to put it into practice: https://bit.ly/4hnIFO1
ACT Public Sector (Closing the Gap) Legislation
The Productivity Commission welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the ACT Standing Committee on Public Accounts and Administration.
www.pc.gov.au
October 13, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Out now | In this submission, we find that the proposed changes to government reporting and public sector employment requirements will build greater understanding of the National Agreement on #ClosingTheGap and strengthen efforts to put it into practice: https://bit.ly/4hnIFO1
The PC's Annual Report 2024-25 is out: https://bit.ly/4mQ7iDR
From early childhood education and care to housing construction productivity - our work has informed policy in a range of areas that matter to Australians.
For more on the PC and how we work: https://bit.ly/42qp7SQ
From early childhood education and care to housing construction productivity - our work has informed policy in a range of areas that matter to Australians.
For more on the PC and how we work: https://bit.ly/42qp7SQ
October 9, 2025 at 11:46 AM
The PC's Annual Report 2024-25 is out: https://bit.ly/4mQ7iDR
From early childhood education and care to housing construction productivity - our work has informed policy in a range of areas that matter to Australians.
For more on the PC and how we work: https://bit.ly/42qp7SQ
From early childhood education and care to housing construction productivity - our work has informed policy in a range of areas that matter to Australians.
For more on the PC and how we work: https://bit.ly/42qp7SQ
In this submission, the PC broadly supports ideas for improving the functioning of the spot and derivative markets and minimising costs for consumers, and finds the Electricity Services Entry Mechanism (ESEM) is a promising means of promoting investment: https://bit.ly/4gWVUoo
October 8, 2025 at 11:52 AM
In this submission, the PC broadly supports ideas for improving the functioning of the spot and derivative markets and minimising costs for consumers, and finds the Electricity Services Entry Mechanism (ESEM) is a promising means of promoting investment: https://bit.ly/4gWVUoo
New inquiry | The Treasurer has asked us to undertake an inquiry into the 2018 Goods and Services Tax (GST) distribution reforms. Watch this space for the call for submissions.
Read the Terms of Reference and subscribe to receive updates: https://bit.ly/3KJvQB4
#GST #AusEcon
Read the Terms of Reference and subscribe to receive updates: https://bit.ly/3KJvQB4
#GST #AusEcon
October 8, 2025 at 12:28 AM
New inquiry | The Treasurer has asked us to undertake an inquiry into the 2018 Goods and Services Tax (GST) distribution reforms. Watch this space for the call for submissions.
Read the Terms of Reference and subscribe to receive updates: https://bit.ly/3KJvQB4
#GST #AusEcon
Read the Terms of Reference and subscribe to receive updates: https://bit.ly/3KJvQB4
#GST #AusEcon
1/ ⚖️Competitive neutrality means government businesses shouldn’t have an unfair advantage over private businesses just because they are government-owned.
September 24, 2025 at 12:12 AM
1/ ⚖️Competitive neutrality means government businesses shouldn’t have an unfair advantage over private businesses just because they are government-owned.
Our new research project will highlight opportunities to support the health of Australia's ecosystems through policy reform.
The first case study will examine how govts can improve regulatory settings to enable the use of nature-based solutions.
https://bit.ly/46resZ3
#Environment #Water
The first case study will examine how govts can improve regulatory settings to enable the use of nature-based solutions.
https://bit.ly/46resZ3
#Environment #Water
September 23, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Our new research project will highlight opportunities to support the health of Australia's ecosystems through policy reform.
The first case study will examine how govts can improve regulatory settings to enable the use of nature-based solutions.
https://bit.ly/46resZ3
#Environment #Water
The first case study will examine how govts can improve regulatory settings to enable the use of nature-based solutions.
https://bit.ly/46resZ3
#Environment #Water