Harnessing data and digital technology
Shortlisting ideas
- Why the inquiry?
- Call for submissions
- Interim report
- Final report
What we’ve been asked to look at
How can we enhance our use of data and digital technology across the economy to boost productivity growth, accelerate innovation and improve government services for all Australians?
Read the Terms of Reference Media releaseCall for submissions issued and initial submissions
The Commission plans to issue a paper to guide people in preparing a submission on selected ideas. Participants should provide evidence to support their views, including data and specific examples where possible.
This paper will be released at a date to be advised between February and March 2025.
Interim report releases
The Commission will seek further information and feedback following the expected release of a interim report between July and August 2025.
Final report to Government and release
The final inquiry report is to be handed to the Australian Government in December 2025.
The release of the final report by the Government is the final step in the process.
Under the Productivity Commission Act 1998, the Government is required to table the report in each House of the Parliament within 25 sitting days of receipt.
Australia's Productivity Pitch
We asked for your ideas on making Australia more productive and prosperous.
The call to pitch your ideas closed on 15 January 2025. We are now considering the ideas and will identify topics for further investigation in the inquiry. There will be more opportunities in 2025 to make detailed submissions on the topics we select.
Inquiry timeline
Dates will be added when known.
Who to contact
Tracey Horsfall
Ph: 02 6240 3261
Yvette Goss
Ph: 03 9653 2253
Email: 5pillars@pc.gov.au
Free call: 1800 020 083
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