The Productivity Commission is the Australian Government's independent research and advisory body on a range of economic, social and environmental issues affecting the welfare of Australians. Its role, expressed simply, is to help governments make better policies in the long term interest of the Australian community.
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Gary Banks re-appointed as Chairman
The Treasurer, the Hon Wayne Swan has announced that the Commission's Chairman, Gary Banks, has been reappointed for a further five year term.10th anniversary
The Productivity Commission was created by Act of Parliament on 16 April 1998. A special issue of PC Update marks the occasion.Modelling support to the automotive industry
The Australian Government has asked the Commission to undertake modelling of the economy-wide effects of future assistance options for the Review of Australia's Automotive industry.Review of Mutual Recognition Schemes
The Australian Government has asked the Commission to undertake a review of the Mutual Recognition Agreement and the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Arrangement.Upstream Petroleum Regulation
The Australian Government has asked the Commission to undertake a Review of Regulatory Burden on the Upstream Petroleum (Oil and Gas) Sector. More news >>Recent Releases
- Review of Australia's Consumer Policy Framework 8 May 2008
- Assessing Local Government Revenue Raising Capacity 17 April 2008
- Trade & Assistance Review 2006-07 4 April 2008
- Safeguards Inquiry into the Import of Pigmeat 4 April 2008
- Report on Government Services 2008 - Indigenous Compendium 2 April 2008