Media Releases
Our media releases provide informative statements for media outlets and the wider-community about our broad range of work.
For media enquiries, call Kristen Connell on 0400 054 227 or email media@pc.gov.au.
New agreement on disability needed to improve the wellbeing of people with disability
Released 01 / 02 / 2019
The Productivity Commission has called for a new National Disability Agreement (NDA) between all Australian governments to promote cooperation, enhance accountability and clarify roles and responsibilities.
Report on Government Services 2019
Released 22 / 01 / 2019
The Report on Government Services is a vital tool in providing information to the community and holding all Australian governments accountable for the effectiveness and efficiency of government services.
A better way to support Veterans and their families
Released 14 / 12 / 2018
Australia’s veteran support system needs fundamental reform. It is an outdated, legal and administrative maze which adds to the stress of veterans and is not working in the interest of veterans, their families or the Australian community
Immediate action required to keep the Murray-Darling Basin Plan on track
Released 30 / 08 / 2018
The Productivity Commission has today sounded a warning bell to Basin Governments, with the release of its draft report into the implementation of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
Inequality - The long view, we've done better than we think
Released 28 / 08 / 2018
A self-initiated Productivity Commission report on inequality shows that the past 27 years of sustained growth have delivered significantly improved living standards for the nation and for most of us individually but that poverty remains unchanged.
Why our Super system needs to be modernised
Released 29 / 05 / 2018
Australia’s $2.6 trillion super system has become an unlucky lottery for many Australian workers and their families. The system is working well for many members, but not for all,' Deputy Chair of the Productivity Commission Karen Chester said
A time for trade policy leadership
Released 26 / 04 / 2018
Global trade policy appears to be at a dangerous cross-roads says the Productivity Commission in its latest Trade and Assistance Review.
The financial system needs a competition champion
Released 07 / 02 / 2018
The early 2000s was the last time Australia's financial system saw a period of fierce competition. If we are to see its like again, we will need a series of policy shifts, and a champion to own them
Mining boom gains still evident in Australia
Released 15 / 12 / 2017
Australia has benefited substantially from the mining investment boom (ending around 2012), with gains still evident around the nation.
2017 Indigenous Expenditure Report
Released 26 / 10 / 2017
The report presents national and state and territory estimates of government expenditure on services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.
Achieving prosperity needs to focus on a new policy model
Released 24 / 10 / 2017
In the future, we cannot rely on high commodity prices or, given an ageing Australia, labour participation rates, to drive national income.
NDIS costs on track, but some challenges
Released 19 / 10 / 2017
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a better way of providing disability support and care. Once fully implemented, it is expected that around 475 000 people with disability will receive individualised supports, at an estimated cost of $22 billion
National approach needed to prepare for next drought crisis
Released 15 / 09 / 2017
A renewed national water reform agenda is needed so we are prepared for our next severe drought, said a draft report released by the Productivity Commission today.
Industry assistance by any other name
Released 29 / 07 / 2017
Australian industry received over $14 billion in assistance from the Australian Government in 2015-16, continuing the slight downward trend over recent years. Tariffs made up $6.8 billion of this figure; budgetary assistance $4.2 billion; and tax concessions $3.3 billion.
Protectionist trade policies bad for Australia
Released 19 / 07 / 2017
The Productivity Commission has today released a Commission research paper.
Inquiry into the Competitiveness and Efficiency of the Superannuation System
Released 07 / 07 / 2017
The Productivity Commission has today released an issues paper for its 12 month Inquiry into the Competitiveness and Efficiency of the Superannuation System.
Early days, but NDIS costs on track
Released 14 / 06 / 2017
In a position paper released today, the Commission finds that while it is early days in the transition to full scheme, the NDIS is on track in terms of costs.
Overhaul to social housing - well overdue
Released 02 / 06 / 2017
The Productivity Commission has released a draft report that recommends moving to a single model of housing assistance across both social and private rental markets.
Better access to better quality end-of-life care
Released 02 / 06 / 2017
The Productivity Commission has released a draft report that identifies widespread changes are needed to end-of-life care in Australia.
Transitioning regional economies
Released 21 / 04 / 2017
Overall, Australia has benefited substantially from the mining boom, with gains still evident today around the nation