Inquiries
Public inquiries 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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Mental Health
16 Nov 2020
This inquiry examined the effect of mental health on people's ability to participate in and prosper in the community and workplace, and the effects it has more generally on our economy and productivity.
https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/completed/mental-health
Expenditure on Children in the Northern Territory
8 Apr 2020
The Australian Government asked the Productivity Commission to conduct a study into government expenditure in the Northern Territory on children and family services aimed at preventing harm to children.
https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/completed/nt-children
Compensation and Rehabilitation for Veterans
4 Jul 2019
The focus of the inquiry was on how well the system of support for military veterans is meeting its aims and whether the system is likely to effectively and efficiently support veterans in the future.
https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/completed/veterans
Review of the National Disability Agreement
1 Feb 2019
The focus of this review was the National Disability Agreement, which relates to the provision of disability services for people with disability.
https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/completed/disability-agreement
Human Services
26 Mar 2018
This inquiry is now completed. A public inquiry into the increased application of competition, contestability and informed user choice to human services.
https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/completed/human-services
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Costs
19 Oct 2017
This study has concluded. It reviewed the costs of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/completed/ndis-costs
Compulsory Licensing of Patents
3 Apr 2013
The Australian Government has asked the Commission to undertake an inquiry into the compulsory licensing provisions in the Patents Act 1990. The purpose of the inquiry is to assess, advise and recommend on the impacts and mechanisms of compulsory
https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/completed/patents
Gambling (2010)
23 Jun 2010
A public inquiry to provide an update on developments in the Australian gambling industry since the Commission's 1999 report.
https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/completed/gambling-2010
Performance of Public and Private Hospital Systems
10 Dec 2009
A commissioned study which examines the relative performance of the public and private hospital systems, and related data issues.
https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/completed/hospitals
Review of Mutual Recognition Schemes (2009)
6 Feb 2009
The Australian Government has asked the Productivity Commission to undertake a review of the Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) and the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Arrangement (TTMRA).
https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/completed/mutual-recognition-schemes-2009