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Productivity Commission

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9653 2100

Address: 530 Collins Street 3000 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.pc.gov.au

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25.01.2022 Our 2019-20 annual report is now available. It covers aspects of our performance and our activities over the year, including inquiries and studies, ongoing reporting, competitive neutrality complaints and other research projects. It also dives into the policy and wider impact of our work. The Report can be found via our website: https://www.pc.gov.au/abo/governance/annual-reports/2019-20

22.01.2022 We've released the Indigenous Evaluation Strategy. It provides a whole-of-govt framework for agencies to use when selecting, planning, conducting and using evaluations of policies and programs affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people: https://www.pc.gov.au//comp/indigenous-evaluation/strategy

20.01.2022 Our inquiry report on National Transport Regulatory Reform has now been tabled in parliament and is available on our website. See our recommendations to the Australian Government on #NationalTransport reforms: https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/completed/transport/report

17.01.2022 This information paper has its origins in the Council of Federal Financial Relations, and is intended to support consideration of opportunities to improve regulatory administration and compliance through technology. https://www.pc.gov.au/resea/completed/regulatory-technology

14.01.2022 What is #RegTech? It's the use of technology to better achieve regulatory objectives. It can support improved targeting of #regulation and reduce costs of admin and compliance. Learn more about the potential benefits to Australia's regulation landscape: https://www.pc.gov.au/resea/completed/regulatory-technology

12.01.2022 We’re examining the benefits and costs of a #RightToRepair broken products for Australian consumers. We’ll look at legislative, regulatory and non-regulatory frameworks and their impacts on consumers. Plus we'll look at international approaches and issues regarding product obsolescence and e-waste. More: https://www.pc.gov.au/repair

08.01.2022 Our report on #MentalHealth released today discusses some key influences on people’s mental health, examines the effect of mental health on people’s ability to participate and prosper in the community and workplace, and implications more generally for our economy and productivity. It makes recommendations to the Australian and State and Territory Governments, to improve the mental health of people of all ages and cultural backgrounds, working with people who have experience o...f mental illness, and with their families and carers. Recommended reforms extend across #workplaces, #schools and #universities, the #justicesystem, community groups and services for #healthcare, psychosocial support, and #housing. Read the report and factsheets: https://www.pc.gov.au/inquir/completed/mental-health/report

04.01.2022 We acknowledge and celebrate #NAIDOCWeek and the theme for this year "Always Was, Always Will Be". https://www.naidoc.org.au

03.01.2022 The COVID-19 pandemic has generated Australia’s worst recession since the Great Depression and brings to an end 28 years of continuous economic growth. Over the last two centuries, Australia has experienced several severe recessions. Economic growth has often rebounded quickly while the labour market has taken longer to recover. Our report emphasises the importance of policy in supporting the recovery and improving our living standards and growing productivity in the years ahead. Read more: https://www.pc.gov.au//ong/productivity-insights/long-term

02.01.2022 Our Chair Michael Brennan spoke at a joint panel discussion with the Chairs of New Zealand and State Productivity Commissions, held online on Tuesday 24 November. His talk focusing on the tasks facing the Commissions, policy advisers and the economics profession. Read the transcript: https://www.pc.gov.au/news-med/speeches/productivity-reform