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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Collection Models for GST on Low Value Imported Goods
9 Nov 2017
This inquiry is now completed. The Australian Government asked the Productivity Commission to undertake a four month inquiry into models for collecting GST on low value imported goods.
https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/completed/collection-models
Marine Fisheries and Aquaculture
24 May 2017
This inquiry was asked to consider whether there are opportunities to improve fisheries regulations without compromising fishery policy and environmental objectives.
https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/completed/fisheries-aquaculture
Regulation of Agriculture
28 Mar 2017
The Australian Government asked the Productivity Commission to undertake a 9-month public inquiry into the regulatory burden on farm businesses.
https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/completed/agriculture
Intellectual Property Arrangements
20 Dec 2016
The Australian Government asked the Productivity Commission to undertake a 12 month public inquiry into Australia's intellectual property system. This inquiry is now complete.
https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/completed/intellectual-property
Service Exports
7 Dec 2015
This study has concluded. Commissioned study into barriers to growth in Australian services exports, focusing on the education, financial services, health services, information technology, professional services and tourism sectors.
https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/completed/service-exports
Mutual Recognition Schemes
25 Sep 2015
Commissioned study into the operation of Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRA) and the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Arrangement (TTMRA).
https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/completed/mutual-recognition-schemes
Costs of Doing Business: Retail Trade Industry
10 Oct 2014
The Australian Government has requested that the Productivity Commission undertake a 6 month study into the cost structures of businesses operating in the Australian retail trade industry, including costs relative to international competitors.
https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/completed/retail-trade
Costs of Doing Business in Australia: Dairy Product Manufacturing
10 Oct 2014
The Australian Government has requested that the Productivity Commission undertake a six month study into the cost structures of businesses operating in the Australian dairy product manufacturing industry, including costs relative to international
https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/completed/dairy-manufacturing
Safeguards Inquiry into the Import of Processed Fruit Products
20 Dec 2013
Inquiry into whether safeguard action is warranted against imports of processed fruit products of the Australian Customs Tariff.
https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/completed/fruit-safeguards
Safeguards Inquiry into the Import of Processed Tomato Products
21 Jun 2013
Inquiry into whether safeguard action is warranted against imports of processed tomato products of the Australian Customs Tariff.
https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/completed/tomato-safeguards