Productivity Commission

Our submission to the Select Committee on Productivity in Australia draws on recent work to provide advice on #productivity performance: bit.ly/4bQ42WM We consider industry-level performance; regulation; tax; freight supply chains; competition policy, and labour markets.

‘We will be looking at this closely in our next review of governments’ progress towards the Agreement, which is due to commence this year.’

‘These results highlight the importance of governments continuing to implement the commitments in the National Agreement on Closing the Gap and working in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people,’ said Commissioner Selwyn Button.

Out now | The March 2026 update to the #ClosingTheGap information repository adds new year of data for 6 socio-economic targets and 20 supporting indicators: bit.ly/4lzPzl7 4 targets = on track 5 = improvement but not on track 2 = no change from baseline 4 = worsening

A strong start for the Griffith University APEC Study Centre, with Alex Robson from the Productivity Commission discussing Australia’s economic future, reform and productivity. 🔗ow.ly/LXRn50Yv4V4

2026 Richard Snape lecture will be delivered by Prof David Vines, Emeritus Professor of Economics, and Emeritus Fellow of Balliol College, at Oxford University. Find out more and register to join online: bit.ly/4lGbt6s #Event #Economics #Lecture #AusEcon #Webinar

2 socio-economic supporting indicators to be reported on for the 1st time 3 socio-economic outcome areas with a new historical and ongoing context summary 🗓️ subscribe to receive updates: bit.ly/3NtseFa

Coming next week | The 2026 #ClosingTheGap dashboard updates include: 6 socio economic targets with a new year of data since July 2025 update 20 socio-economic supporting indicators with a new year of data since July 2025

The ACT’s recurrent government expenditure has grown at a slower rate than the national average: bit.ly/4kVJQWF. Read our submission to the inquiry into the fiscal sustainability of the ACT, which draws on our Report on Government Services

Closing tomorrow | Have you had your say on #GST distribution reforms? Read our issues paper and share your thoughts: bit.ly/4pmz0tG The paper outlines the focus of the inquiry and identifies a range of issues on which we are seeking information and feedback. #AusEcon

'We worked out the #health outcomes from healthcare, what's the value of that better health, how much is that worth to us, and how does that compare to the cost?' Commissioner Catherine de Fontenay on rethinking how we measure #productivity in #healthcare: bit.ly/3MHjpas

How does #research, #skills and #innovation drive national #productivity? Panel members Bran Black, Chief Executive, @BCAcomau, Professor Alex Robson, Commissioner and Deputy Chair, @ozprodcom, Dr Aruna Sathanapally, CEO and Democracy Program Director, @GrattanInst and Professor Zlatko Skrbis, Vice-Chancellor and President @ACUmedia, share insights on how collaboration between universities, government, and industry can boost productivity and drive economic growth. #UASolutionsSummit.

Submissions open | The PC has been asked to conduct an inquiry into whether #safeguard measures are warranted against imports of certain fabricated structural #steel products Read the call for submissions to learn more and contribute: bit.ly/4tRZVQZ #AusEcon

Open now | Share your regional air travel experiences ✈️ We are looking at what influences regional airfares, & how the cost of flying affects people & businesses in the regions. If you take flights to & from regional AU please take our 5-10min. survey: bit.ly/4tQvTxa

2. Research economist Joseph Christensen examines Australia’s capital #productivity performance over time and in an OECD context, providing insight into whether we are making the right #investment, allocation, and #management choices. bit.ly/3MCHy1G

1. Out now | Australia's multifactor productivity (MFP) decreased by 0.5% over 2024-25, below the 20-year avg of 0.4% growth per year and well below the 1.6% annual average increases between 1994-95 to 2003-04. #Labour #Economy #Capital #AusEcon #ProductivityBulletin

Welcome 2026 Grads | Last week, we welcomed the 2026 cohort of graduates to the PC. ✨ The PC's #Graduate Program is a great place to kick off your #career, recruitment for 2027 starts in March 2026. Find out more and subscribe to receive updates: bit.ly/40fw6fE

Work with us | We are looking for a skilled Project Support Officer to join our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Stream, based in either Canberra or Melbourne. Find out more and apply now: bit.ly/4kGWU1Y Please share this post with your networks. #JobAd

AI could increase #productivity even more than the communications and IT revolution. But for this to happen, Australia needs the right foundations. In this paper, Commissioner Stephen King explores the productivity potential of #AI: bit.ly/4tKdKBa #AusEcon #Data

We are exploring issues related to the 2018 GST distribution reforms including, economic and social changes that are affecting states and territories and their finances, and possible alternative arrangements Read our issues paper and share your thoughts: bit.ly/3KJvQB4