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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Right to Repair - Public inquiry
29 Oct 2021
The focus of this inquiry was on consumers' ability to repair faulty goods, or to access repair services, at a competitive price. We were asked to look at the barriers and enablers of repair and the costs and benefits of a regulated 'right to repair'
https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/completed/repair
National Transport Regulatory Reform - Public inquiry
1 Oct 2020
The Australian Government has asked the Productivity Commission to assess the economic impact of reforms to transport regulation agreed to by COAG in 2008-09.
https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/completed/transport
Collection Models for GST on Low Value Imported Goods - Public inquiry
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
Consumer Law Enforcement and Administration - Commissioned study
12 Apr 2017
The Australian Government asked the Productivity Commission to undertake a study of the enforcement and administration arrangements underpinning the Australian Consumer Law (ACL).
https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/completed/consumer-law
Workplace Relations Framework - Public inquiry
21 Dec 2015
Public inquiry into the performance of the workplace relations framework and identify improvements to maximise outcomes for Australian employers, employees and the economy.
https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/completed/workplace-relations
Business Set-up, Transfer and Closure - Public inquiry
7 Dec 2015
The Australian Government asked the Commission to undertake a public inquiry into the barriers to setting up and closing businesses and identify options for reducing barriers where appropriate.
https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/completed/business
Costs of Doing Business: Retail Trade Industry - Commissioned study
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: Dairy Product Manufacturing - Commissioned study
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
Economic Structure and Performance of the Australian Retail Industry - Public inquiry
9 Dec 2011
A public inquiry into the implications of globalisation on the Australian retail sector.
https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/completed/retail-industry
Review of Mutual Recognition Schemes (2009) - Commissioned study
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