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 Simon Kinsmore on 02 6240 3330 or email media@pc.gov.au.
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
Repair not replace
Released 04 / 08 / 2015
The draft report is a broad-ranging assessment of Australia's workplace relations (WR) framework, considering current laws, institutions and practices. It uses an economywide approach, looking at possible reforms that, where merited, are likely to enhance the welfare of Australians as
Australia's Productivity Performance
Released 20 / 07 / 2015
The Productivity Commission today released the 2015 edition of the PC Productivity Update.
Examining when and how people access their Superannuation
Released 07 / 07 / 2015
This research report considers two important aspects of retirement behaviour - when and how people access their superannuation.
Action needed on mutual recognition
Released 26 / 06 / 2015
Australia's and New Zealand's mutual recognition arrangements are generally working well, according to a draft Productivity Commission report released today.
Trade and Assistance Review 2013-14
Released 24 / 06 / 2015
Governments can do more to reduce impediments to setting up and closing businesses, according to a draft report released by the Productivity Commission today.
Business reforms long overdue
Released 21 / 05 / 2015
Governments can do more to reduce impediments to setting up and closing businesses, according to a draft report released by the Productivity Commission today.
International students make a significant contribution to Australia but there are risks and challenges
Released 30 / 04 / 2015
This paper focuses on the two key policy levers the Government has at its disposal to influence International Education Services.
Efficiency in Health
Released 23 / 04 / 2015
The Commission has identified significant opportunities to improve the efficiency of Australia's health care system, based on a roundtable it held with health policy experts.
Changing public housing rent settings unlikely to boost employment among tenants
Released 09 / 04 / 2015
A recommendation to move public housing tenants to market rents, while allowing them to receive Commonwealth Rent Assistance (CRA), has been made repeatedly over the past two decades.
The Eastern Australian Gas Market - Challenges and opportunities for reform
Released 31 / 03 / 2015
The paper identifies substantial benefits from the ongoing integration of the eastern Australian gas market with the Asia-Pacific region as well as a number of transitional issues.
Further reform to support Australia's international tourism industry
Released 26 / 02 / 2015
In releasing a research paper on Australia's international tourism industry today, Commissioner Warren Mundy said that 'while there has been strong growth in international tourism over the past two decades, the tourism industry will need both further innovation and adaptable