Media releases
Our media releases provide informative statements for media outlets and the wider-community about our broad range of work.
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Productivity Commission warns against backsliding
Released 25 / 07 / 2016
Australian industry received over $15 billion in assistance from the Australian Government in 2014-15, down slightly from last year.
The regulatory burden on farmers must be reduced
Released 21 / 07 / 2016
The Productivity Commission released their draft report on Agriculture Regulation today.
Placing users at the heart of service delivery
Released 16 / 06 / 2016
The Productivity Commission today released more information about its inquiry into Human Services.
Indigenous Primary School Achievement
Released 08 / 06 / 2016
In a research paper released today, the Productivity Commission examines factors that influence the literacy and numeracy achievement of Indigenous primary school students.
Productivity Commission seeks views on evolving Australian telecommunications market
Released 07 / 06 / 2016
The Productivity Commission today called on those interested in the future direction of telecommunications in Australia to contribute to its new public inquiry on the Telecommunications Universal Service Obligation.
Australia's intellectual property system has lost sight of users
Released 29 / 04 / 2016
Action must be taken to rebalance Australia's intellectual property (IP) arrangements, according to a wide-ranging draft report released by the Productivity Commission.
Access to public and private sector big data
Released 18 / 04 / 2016
The Productivity Commission today invited academics, government agencies, private entities with large data holdings (including in finance and social media), organisations interested in data access and members of the community to contribute to its new public inquiry on Data Availability
Productivity Commission wants to hear from regional areas on all aspects of marine fishing
Released 29 / 02 / 2016
As part of its inquiry into Marine Fisheries and Aquaculture, the Productivity Commission will be meeting interested parties in Cairns on Tuesday 8 March and Wednesday 9 March 2016.
Recent Developments in Anti-Dumping Activity
Released 29 / 02 / 2016
The Productivity Commission in a research report released today has found the underlying rationale for having an anti-dumping system is extremely weak, and exists to provide protection to a narrow range of Australian industries rather than to advance the interests
Productivity Commission to review all aspects of marine fishing
Released 16 / 02 / 2016
The Productivity Commission is asking people to share their views and knowledge of Australia's marine fishing and aquaculture sectors, both within state/territory and Commonwealth waters.
Report on Government Services 2016
Released 27 / 01 / 2016
This year marks the twenty-first edition of the Report on Government Services. The Report is produced by the Productivity Commission for an inter-governmental Steering Committee.
Productivity Commission wants to hear from farmers about improving agriculture regulation
Released 25 / 01 / 2016
As part of its inquiry into the regulation of agriculture, the Productivity Commission will be hosting meetings with interested parties in Rockhampton on Friday 29 January 2016
Private Telcos best for public safety mobile broadband
Released 12 / 01 / 2016
Commercial carriers are the most cost effective option for delivering a public safety mobile broadband capability to public safety agencies, according to a Productivity Commission report released today.
Domestic reform is key to unlocking service export opportunities
Released 07 / 12 / 2015
Prioritising domestic reform could see Australian services exporters capture a larger share of global demand for services such as financial services, tourism and education according to a report released today by the Productivity Commission.
A change in approach is needed to improve outcomes for Indigenous Australians
Released 02 / 12 / 2015
It is becoming increasingly clear that a number of the 'Closing the Gap' targets will not be met according to a Productivity Commission report released today.
Housing decisions of older Australians
Released 01 / 12 / 2015
Many older Australians, especially the less wealthy, continue to save well into old age, increasing net wealth as they face increased health and aged care costs.
Immigration system should not be primarily price-based
Released 13 / 11 / 2015
Australia's immigration system is not well suited to a price-based approach according to a draft inquiry report released by the Productivity Commission.
Mutual Recognition Report
Released 25 / 09 / 2015
Australia's and New Zealand's mutual recognition schemes are unique in the world by their extensive scope and coverage. They make it easier to do business across borders and give consumers a wider and more competitive range of goods and services.
Private Telcos best for public safety mobile broadband
Released 23 / 09 / 2015
Commercial carriers are the most cost effective option for deploying a public safety grade mobile broadband capability to public safety agencies according to a draft Productivity Commission report commissioned by Government and released today.
Australian service exports - Realising opportunities
Released 12 / 08 / 2015
The opportunities for Australian service providers to participate in international trade are greater than ever before. Rising household incomes in Asia are one of the key drivers of increased global demand for services. The value of Australian service exports has