Recent news
Update on Auto Modelling
The Commission has prepared a technical supplement to its June 2008 report Modelling Economy-wide Effects of Future Automotive Assistance, to clarify issues raised recently in a separate modelling exercise.Modelling support to the Textile, Clothing and Footwear (TCF) industries
The research report Modelling Economy-wide Effects of Future TCF Assistance was released on 8 July 2008.2008 Health Policy Oration
Commission Chairman Gary Banks delivered the 2008 Health Policy Oration at the Australian National University (ANU) on 26 June, titled Health Costs and Policy in an Ageing Australia.Government Drought Support
The Assistant Treasurer, The Hon. Chris Bowen MP, has asked the Commission to undertake an inquiry into Government Drought Support. An issues paper was released on 8 July 2008.Modelling support to the automotive industry
The research report Modelling Economy-wide Effects of Future Automotive Assistance was released on 5 June 2008.New appointments
The Assistant Treasurer, the Hon Chris Bowen MP has announced the appointment of Matthew Butlin as a part-time Commissioner with the Productivity Commission. The Commission's Chairman, Gary Banks reappointment was announced in April.Mutual Recognition Schemes issues paper released
The issues paper for the review of the Mutual Recognition Agreement and the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Arrangement has been released. Submissions to the study should be received by Friday 18 July to order for them to be given due consideration for the preparation of the draft report.Submission to Garnaut Review
The Commission has released a submission to the Garnaut Climate Change Review titled What Role for Policies to Supplement an Emissions Trading Scheme?Recent releases
- Industry Policy for a Productive Australia 7 August 2008
- Chemicals and Plastics Regulation research report 7 August 2008
- Recent Trends in Australian Fertility 5 August 2008
- Financial Performance of Government Trading Enterprises 2004-05 to 2006-07 31 July 2008
- Technical supplement to Modelling the Economy-wide Effects of Future Automotive Assistance 25 July 2008
Forthcoming releases
An indicative list of reports to be completed and/or released by the Productivity Commission for the next three months.