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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.
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