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Our core functions

Our work is organised around five core functions:

Inquiries, research and advice requested by government

The 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 research

We 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 benchmarking

Our 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 complaints

The Australian Government Competitive Neutrality Complaints Office investigates and advises the Government on complaints about unfair competition from a government business.

Safeguard action investigations

We 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…

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