PC News October 2015
Newsletter of the Productivity Commission.
Download the newsletter
Read the newsletter articles online
![](https://www.pc.gov.au/media-speeches/articles/pc-news/pc-news-october-2015/workplace-relations/01-pc-news-201510-workplace-relations-thumb.jpg)
Australia's workplace relations framework: repair not replacement
There is considerable scope for improvement in Australia's workplace relations framework, but radical reform is not required.
![](https://www.pc.gov.au/media-speeches/articles/pc-news/pc-news-october-2015/post-retirement-superannuation/09-pc-news-201510-superannuation-thumb.jpg)
Superannuation policy for post-retirement
As part of a research series on policy issues that arise from population ageing, the Commission has completed a research report on two important elements of the retirement income landscape - when and how people access their superannuation.
![](https://www.pc.gov.au/media-speeches/articles/pc-news/pc-news-october-2015/international-education/12-pc-news-201510-international-education-thumb.jpg)
International education services
International students make a significant economic and social contribution to Australia. However, a recent Commission Research Paper identifies a number of risks to the sustainability of Australia's international education sector.
![](https://www.pc.gov.au/media-speeches/articles/pc-news/pc-news-october-2015/export-services/16-pc-news-201510-export-services-thumb.jpg)
Realising the opportunities to export services
The Commission has proposed steps that Australian governments should take to reduce barriers to service exports.
![](https://www.pc.gov.au/media-speeches/articles/pc-news/pc-news-october-2015/natural-disasters/18-pc-news-201510-natural-disasters-thumb.jpg)
Reforming funding arrangements for natural disasters
The Commission recently recommended a major restructure of Australia's natural disaster funding arrangements. This would boost Australian Government funding for disaster mitigation while giving states and territories greater autonomy and responsibility for recovery.
![](https://www.pc.gov.au/media-speeches/articles/pc-news/pc-news-october-2015/productivity-performance-2015/19-pc-news-201510-productivity-performance-thumb.png)
Australia's productivity performance
In 2013-14, Australia's measured productivity increased overall. But growth among industries was uneven, with productivity declining in some sectors.