HomeAboutOur core functionsAboutHow we contributeHow we operateOur core functionsOur work streamsOur people and structureOur annual reportOur corporate planOur governanceOur historySelect a pageHow we contributeHow we operateOur core functionsOur work streamsOur people and structureOur annual reportOur corporate planOur governanceOur historyOur core functionsOur work is organised around five core functions:Inquiries, research and advice requested by governmentThe Government can initiate a formal public inquiry. This takes place when policy issues to be addressed by the Commission require extensive public consultation and exposure. Other work requests from government may come in the form of requests…PC-initiated researchWe have a statutory mandate to conduct a program of research to promote community awareness and understanding of productivity, industry and regulatory issues.Ongoing performance monitoring and benchmarkingOur ongoing reporting includes the Report on Government Services, the Trade and Assistance Review, the Productivity Bulletin, and the Closing the Gap Information Repository.Competitive neutrality complaintsThe Australian Government Competitive Neutrality Complaints Office investigates and advises the Government on complaints about unfair competition from a government business.Safeguard action investigationsWe are Australia’s authorised body to undertake inquiries to investigate potential safeguard procedures for Australian industries. Safeguard action is temporary action that may be taken where a surge of imports causes or threatens to cause…