Regulatory barriers to business dynamism
Why The Inquiry?
The processes of businesses setting up, expanding and closing down – business dynamism – are an important contributor to productivity growth. When unnecessary barriers get in the way, we miss out on potential productivity gains and the economic growth that flows from them. Reducing these barriers could help address Australia’s recent poor productivity performance.
The Productivity Commission (PC) has been asked to do an inquiry into reducing barriers to business dynamism in Australia. Regulatory and administrative burdens faced by businesses and insolvency frameworks for both corporations and individuals will be key topics covered.
Next milestone
Call for submission paper expected to be released in May 2026.
Inquiry timeline
Terms of reference
Call for submissions
Initial submissions due
Interim report
Final submissions due
Public hearings
Final report due to Government
Final report release
Who to contact
Yvette Goss
Ph: 03 9653 2253
Email: BusinessDynamismInquiry@pc.gov.au
Free call: 1800 020 083
