The Australian Productivity Commission

Join online | Registrations are open to join public hearings for the PC's determinants of regional airfares inquiry: https://bit.ly/4i7KqQ8 The PC will release this inquiry's interim report in mid-November. Registration for public hearings closes 19 November 2026.

pc.gov.auAnnual report 2025-26This report was tabled in Parliament on 23 October 2026 and forms part of the Commission's annual report series.

New release | Learn more about the PC and our recent work in our Annual Report 2025-26 https://bit.ly/3WqNJKQ

pc.gov.auCall for submissions - Closing the Gap Review 2026The PC has published a paper to help people make a submission.

Closing today | Submissions to our second review of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap close tonight - 26 Oct: www.pc.gov.au/inquiries-an...

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We will make recommendations to governments about how they can better deliver on their commitments. We want to hear your views, including: - what progress you have seen - what is working and what could be done better

You can share your views with us as: 📝written submissions or brief comments 📣oral storytelling 🎥video narratives 🎨art‑based contributions with a written or oral story. Support is available if you would like help to share your ideas and experiences. Follow the link for more information.

pc.gov.auCall for submissions - Closing the Gap Review 2026The PC has published a paper to help people make a submission.

Closing today | Submissions to our second review of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap close tonight - 26 Oct: www.pc.gov.au/inquiries-an...

Are governments making progress towards the National Agreement on Closing the Gap? We are looking at what governments have done under the Agreement, what progress has been made and what could be done better.

Closing soon | Submissions to our 2nd review of the National Agreement on #ClosingTheGap close on Monday 26 October: https://bit.ly/4seMwC9 In this ProdCast clip, Commissioner Selwyn Button explores how data is collected and shared, and how that can affect the story behind the numbers.

pc.gov.auSafeguard Mechanism review - PC submissionThis submission considers how the Safeguard Mechanism can continue to contribute to Australia’s emissions reduction objectives while building on its market-based foundations.

Out now | Our latest submission considers how the Safeguard Mechanism can continue to contribute to Australia’s emissions reduction objectives while building on its market-based foundations: https://bit.ly/4dJFvDE #NetZero #Emissions #Climate #CleanEnergy #AusEcon

In this ProdCast clip, Commissioner Selwyn Button explains the PC's approach to analysing and interpreting #ClosingTheGap data and the importance of looking at historical context behind the numbers. Listen where you get your podcasts.

pc.gov.auMake a submission - Closing the Gap Review 2026The Commission invites interested people and organisations to make a written submission.

As we continue the 2nd review of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap, we want to hear from individuals, communities and orgs. Your experiences and ideas will build our contextual understanding and inform our advice to govs on the efficacy of the Agreement: www.pc.gov.au/inquiries-an...

Share stories and ideas in a format that works for you - a story, artwork, research report, case studies or a video. Support is available if you need it.

pc.gov.auThe schism: Aboriginal self-determination at the crossroadsProfessor Dr Megan Davis AC delivered this year's Mokak Oration titled ‘The schism: Aboriginal self-determination at the crossroads’.

Watch | Prof Dr Megan Davis AC delivered this year's Mokak Oration titled ‘The schism: Aboriginal self-determination at the crossroads’: https://bit.ly/4z2xrWA Thank you again to Romlie Mokak, Dr Davis and the respondent for the night Dr Steven Kennedy PSM, FASSA, Secretary of the Depart of the PM&C

New episode | How are we going with Closing the Gap? 'One has been met, some targets are staying steady, some are showing early progress but there are some that are going backwards.'

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The PC is currently reviewing progress towards the National Agreement on Closing the Gap for the second time. We want to hear from as many people as we can about what is and isn't working.

pc.gov.auCall for submissions - Closing the Gap Review 2026The PC has published a paper to help people make a submission.

Whether you're speaking for yourself or as part of a community or organisation, your voice matters. Making a submission is simple, find out more: www.pc.gov.au/inquiries-an... Closing 26 October 2026

New episode | How are we going with Closing the Gap? 'One has been met, some targets are staying steady, some are showing early progress but there are some that are going backwards.'

Commissioner Selwyn Button tells Richard Aedy, as they reflect on what drives progress towards better life outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Australians, and what can be done about challenges and barriers to progress.

Our submission to the Senate Education and Employment References Committee summarises the findings and recommendations of our 2024 inquiry into early childhood education and care.

bit.lyEarly childhood education and care system in rural, regional and remote communities - PC submissionThis submission summarises the findings and recommendations of the Productivity Commission’s 2024 inquiry into early childhood education and care.

The paper highlights barriers to affordable, high-quality services in rural, regional and remote Australia. It also outlines reforms to improve access, affordability, workforce capacity, flexible delivery and inclusion: bit.ly/4yQE4M0

Do you work for a gov or community organisation? Submissions are open for the 2026 Review of the National Agreement on #ClosingTheGap: https://bit.ly/4zn4ULt Tell us about policies or programs making a difference and the things holding back progress. Closing 26 Oct

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Closing today | Share your insights into how governments are implementing the National Agreement on #ClosingTheGap by taking this short questionnaire: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon... Your answers will help ensure our review captures public servant perspectives on the Agreement in action.

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Closing soon | What have been the key learnings or challenges from implementing actions under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap? We want to hear from current and former public servants on what actions are being taken and what challenges remain: https://bit.ly/3VeyRi3 Closing COB Fri 9 Oct.

pc.gov.auCall for submissions - Closing the Gap Review 2026The PC has published a paper to help people make a submission.

Are govs making progress towards the National Agreement on #ClosingTheGap? The PC is reviewing the Agreement. We want to hear from you – your experiences, your ideas, and what you think is and isn't working: https://bit.ly/4xBM82w Your voice matters.

The PC is doing its second review of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap and we need your help. Share your insights into how governments are implementing the Agreement by taking this short questionnaire: https://bit.ly/3VeyRi3 Closing Friday 9 October 2026 Artwork by Lani Balzan.

Join online | Professor Dr Megan Davis AC will deliver the 2026 Mokak Oration on 14 October from 5pm AEDT: https://bit.ly/4z2xrWA The Oration honours Romlie (Rom) Mokak, a Djugun man, member of the Yawuru people, and the PC’s first Aboriginal Commissioner. Artwork by Lani Balzan

Closing tonight | The PC wants to know more about your experience getting approvals to build new housing: s3.surveyresearch.com.au/n/peXHA5v We want to understand the pain points, and how regulatory approvals affect the cost and delivery of new housing.

📝 If you have professional experience with housing approvals, share your thoughts via the short survey. Please share this post with anyone in your network involved in obtaining or managing approvals for new housing You can help shape our recommendations to Government

Join our team | Want to use your research and analytical skills to help solve some of Australia's biggest policy challenges? We are looking for economists and public policy professionals to join our inquiries and research teams. Find out more and apply: https://bit.ly/4z0sfT3 Closing 4 October 2026.

pc.gov.auInterim report - Fabricated structural steel safeguardsThis report assesses whether provisional safeguard measures should be introduced for imported fabricated structural steel products, and makes interim findings about whether definitive measures should ...

Closing tomorrow | Feedback and submissions to the analysis and findings in our interim report on the fabricated structural steel safeguards inquiry closes Wed 30 September 2026: www.pc.gov.au/inquiries-an...

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Out now | The PC has released the interim report of its investigation into the possible need for safeguard measures against imports of certain fabricated structural steel products

How hard is it to get approvals to build a home? 🏘️ In the ProdCast clip, PC Chair details our interim findings on the housing approvals process. What is your experience? Take our short survey on the #housing approvals process: https://bit.ly/3SzvfXa Closes 30 September

Please share this post with anyone in your network involved in obtaining or managing approvals for new housing

🏛️ What can governments do to improve the housing approvals process? We are surveying people who work in residential construction and development who have experience with development or planning approvals for new housing: https://s3.surveyresearch.com.au/n/peXHA5v Survey closes on 30 September.

Submissions closing soon | PC Chair Danielle Wood unpacked the draft recommendations of our #housing supply inquiry on the Prodcast with Richard Aedy

🏗️Land-use rules are the biggest opportunity for reform 🚉Housing and #infrastructure need to be planned together 🧱Slow approvals and poor coordination delay new #homes

bit.lyInterim report - Housing supply regulationThis interim report sets out the PC’s draft findings, recommendations and areas in which additional information is sought.

Listen to episode, read the interim report and share your feedback before submissions close on Wednesday 30 September: bit.ly/4gTaNZg Your input can help inform recommendations in our final report due in March 2027.

“In a low trust environment, governments find it harder to do the reforms needed to boost economic performance and respond to new and evolving challenges. Yet that very failure risks feeding further distrust.” Read Danielle Wood's 2026 Centre for Public Integrity Oration: https://bit.ly/4yQ12SS

23 Sept

New indicator | This year’s #ClosingTheGap reporting shows the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-owned businesses has grown since 2015–16. In 2021–22, there were 15,052 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-owned businesses employing 143,752 people. #IndigenousBusiness

23 Sept

Analysis from Dilin Duwa shows that #Aboriginal and #TorresStraitIslander businesses employ 1/5th of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the workforce, while constituting less than 1% of total firms Australia-wide. Read more: www.pc.gov.au/closing-the-... #Employment

pc.gov.auBusiness reporting requirements - Public inquiryThe Commission has been asked to analyse non-financial business reporting requirements to identify significant regulatory pain points and instances where the objectives of this reporting could be achi...

22 Sept

Initial submissions due 30 Sept: www.pc.gov.au/inquiries-an... We want to know of any issues relevant to this inquiry and look forward to receiving any supporting evidence, such as relevant data, case studies, or research reports. Your input may inform our interim report due November 2026.

The Australian Productivity Commission@pc.gov.au

Share your ideas | We want to hear from businesses that face non-financial business reporting requirements. What could govs do to better balance the costs and benefits of reporting? Read more and share your thoughts by 30 September: https://bit.ly/4d5v5xA #AusEcon #Reporting #Business

pc.gov.auCall for submissions - Business reporting requirementsThis paper outlines the focus of the inquiry and identifies a range of issues on which the PC seeks information and feedback.

21 Sept

Closing next week | There is still time to contribute to our GST reforms inquiry - submissions to inform our final report close 30 September: https://bit.ly/4qpBhpG In this Afternoon Briefing interview, Commissioner Angela Jackson details interim findings and recommendations we're want feedback on.

📝 How long did it take to receive approvals for your latest housing project? Share your feedback on the process for getting development or planning approvals, building approvals and other required approvals for new housing: https://bit.ly/3SzvfXa Survey closes on 30 September.

For the first time, the Closing the Gap dashboard includes community-governed data from the Mayi Kuwayu Study. The Mayi Kuwayu Study is the largest national longitudinal study of the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults (aged 16 years and over) in Australia.

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Nationally between 2019–2021, just under half (45.0%) of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 16 years or over had experienced racial discrimination in everyday life.

bit.lySocio-economic outcome area 14 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people enjoy high levels of social and emotional wellbeing - Dashboard - Closing the GapChildren are engaged in high quality, culturally appropriate early childhood education in their early years; attendance in early childhood education; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander early childh...

Racism is known to negatively impact the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and contribute substantively to the health gap compared to the non-Indigenous population. Read more: bit.ly/3T6I77p #SocialPolicy #Wellbeing

Founded on extensive community engagement and conducted in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations, Mayi Kuwayu Study data indicates that racism is a common problem for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.

17 Sept

Open now | We want to hear from current and former public servants on how governments are implementing the #PriorityReforms under the National Agreement on #ClosingTheGap Take the short survey: https://bit.ly/3VeyRi3 Closes on Friday 9 October #PublicService #AusPol #AusEcon

16 Sept

Out now | Priority Reform 3 under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap focuses on improving the way governments work, make decisions and engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, organisations and communities so public services are culturally safe and responsive.

16 Sept

In our latest case study, we look at the co-design process behind the Hospital and Health Board (Health Equity Strategies) Amendment Regulation 2021, requiring Queensland Hospital and Health Service develop a First Nations Health Equity Strategy informed by local priorities and community engagement.

bit.lyCase studies - Closing the Gap Priority Reform ThreeThe Productivity Commission (PC) is highlighting pockets of good practice within government to share knowledge on what transformative action looks like and what it takes to achieve it. With the suppor...

16 Sept

Importantly, this requirement is set out in legislation, giving the reforms a formal place in Queensland’s #health system and making health equity an ongoing responsibility for Hospital and Health Services. Read more: bit.ly/4AgKjd8

14 Sept

Closing soon | The PC is doing an inquiry into housing regulations in Australia. We want to hear from those who work in residential construction about their experience of getting development or planning approvals for housing projects. 📝Tell us in this short survey: https://bit.ly/3SzvfXa