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Public inquiries and commissioned studies give the opportunity for all points of view in the community to be heard and considered. All individuals, firms, groups and organisations with an interest in an inquiry can participate in the inquiry.

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Early Childhood Education and Care - Public inquiry

14 Mar 2023

This inquiry examines the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector, including centre-based day care, preschools, family day care, outside school hours care and in home care. The Commission will consider cost and availability barriers that

https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/current/childhood

Carer Leave - Public inquiry

28 Feb 2023

This inquiry will examine the economic and social impacts of allowing informal carers to take extended unpaid leave from their work to care for older people who are frail and living at home.

https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/current/carer-leave

Philanthropy - Public inquiry

11 Feb 2023

The Productivity Commission has been asked to analyse motivations for philanthropic giving in Australia and identify opportunities to grow it further.

https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/current/philanthropy

Future Drought Fund - Public inquiry

10 Jan 2023

This inquiry will examine the effectiveness, efficiency and appropriateness of Part 3 of the Future Drought Fund Act 2019. Part 3 covers the processes for allocating funding to activities that support drought resilience.

https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/current/future-drought-fund

Closing the Gap Review - Commissioned study

6 Jul 2022

This is the first review to be conducted every three years. It is to inform the ongoing implementation of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap to highilght areas of improvement and emphasising where additional effort is required.

https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/current/closing-the-gap-review

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