The Australian Productivity Commission
@pc.gov.au
Providing independent research and advice to Government on economic, social and environmental issues affecting the welfare of all Australians.
Starting 29 January, we will release the latest available performance data as part of the 2026 Report on Government Services.
Subscribe on our website to receive updates: pc.gov.au
Subscribe on our website to receive updates: pc.gov.au
January 19, 2026 at 10:57 AM
Starting 29 January, we will release the latest available performance data as part of the 2026 Report on Government Services.
Subscribe on our website to receive updates: pc.gov.au
Subscribe on our website to receive updates: pc.gov.au
First published in 1995, the RoGS offers a long-term view on where services are working well and where they can be improved.
Want to explore the data yourself? Head to pc.gov.au/rogs
Want to explore the data yourself? Head to pc.gov.au/rogs
January 19, 2026 at 10:57 AM
First published in 1995, the RoGS offers a long-term view on where services are working well and where they can be improved.
Want to explore the data yourself? Head to pc.gov.au/rogs
Want to explore the data yourself? Head to pc.gov.au/rogs
2) The RoGS covers key service sectors including:
- Childcare, education and training
- Justice
- Emergency management
- Health
- Community services
- Housing and homelessness
- Childcare, education and training
- Justice
- Emergency management
- Health
- Community services
- Housing and homelessness
January 19, 2026 at 10:57 AM
2) The RoGS covers key service sectors including:
- Childcare, education and training
- Justice
- Emergency management
- Health
- Community services
- Housing and homelessness
- Childcare, education and training
- Justice
- Emergency management
- Health
- Community services
- Housing and homelessness
1) The Report on Government Services (RoGS) provides insight into how effective, efficient, and fair govt services are. It provides reliable, easily compared data from governments, used by policymakers and Australian community to evaluate, advocate for and design better services.
January 19, 2026 at 10:57 AM
1) The Report on Government Services (RoGS) provides insight into how effective, efficient, and fair govt services are. It provides reliable, easily compared data from governments, used by policymakers and Australian community to evaluate, advocate for and design better services.
Apply now | Seeking a Finance Officer (APS 4) to join our Finance and Office Services unit, in Melbourne or Canberra. 💼
The role will provide timely and accurate financial and procurement advice.
Read more and apply now: https://bit.ly/3LA2MwD
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The role will provide timely and accurate financial and procurement advice.
Read more and apply now: https://bit.ly/3LA2MwD
Please share with your networks.
January 16, 2026 at 11:47 AM
Apply now | Seeking a Finance Officer (APS 4) to join our Finance and Office Services unit, in Melbourne or Canberra. 💼
The role will provide timely and accurate financial and procurement advice.
Read more and apply now: https://bit.ly/3LA2MwD
Please share with your networks.
The role will provide timely and accurate financial and procurement advice.
Read more and apply now: https://bit.ly/3LA2MwD
Please share with your networks.
1 ) Out now | Our final report on the inquiry into the circular economy finds that the Australian Government can support sustainable and efficient materials use by reforming regulation, strengthening product stewardship obligations and fostering coordination and innovation.
January 15, 2026 at 11:06 PM
1 ) Out now | Our final report on the inquiry into the circular economy finds that the Australian Government can support sustainable and efficient materials use by reforming regulation, strengthening product stewardship obligations and fostering coordination and innovation.
From everyone here at the PC, we wish you a safe, happy and healthy holiday season.
Thank you for your support.
The PC team will be taking a break from 25 December 2025, returning to work on Friday 2 January 2026.
See you then!
Thank you for your support.
The PC team will be taking a break from 25 December 2025, returning to work on Friday 2 January 2026.
See you then!
December 24, 2025 at 5:08 AM
From everyone here at the PC, we wish you a safe, happy and healthy holiday season.
Thank you for your support.
The PC team will be taking a break from 25 December 2025, returning to work on Friday 2 January 2026.
See you then!
Thank you for your support.
The PC team will be taking a break from 25 December 2025, returning to work on Friday 2 January 2026.
See you then!
Thank you to everyone who read, shared, and contributed to developing good policy for all Australians. Here’s to an even more productive 2026!
Explore our reports and insights: pc.gov.au
#Productivity #Policy #AusEcon #Auspol #2025Wrapped
Explore our reports and insights: pc.gov.au
#Productivity #Policy #AusEcon #Auspol #2025Wrapped
December 23, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Thank you to everyone who read, shared, and contributed to developing good policy for all Australians. Here’s to an even more productive 2026!
Explore our reports and insights: pc.gov.au
#Productivity #Policy #AusEcon #Auspol #2025Wrapped
Explore our reports and insights: pc.gov.au
#Productivity #Policy #AusEcon #Auspol #2025Wrapped
🌏 Broader reach – Our Chair and Commissioners worked to engage stakeholders across sectors, from business to higher education to health to the Aboriginal community-controlled sector.
December 23, 2025 at 1:34 PM
🌏 Broader reach – Our Chair and Commissioners worked to engage stakeholders across sectors, from business to higher education to health to the Aboriginal community-controlled sector.
📈 Engagement milestones – Thousands of Australians joined the discussion on productivity, reform, and better policy at our events, webinars and public hearings.
December 23, 2025 at 1:34 PM
📈 Engagement milestones – Thousands of Australians joined the discussion on productivity, reform, and better policy at our events, webinars and public hearings.
✅ Major reports released – From boosting national productivity to Australia's #MentalHealth and suicide prevention system, we delivered research that matters.
December 23, 2025 at 1:34 PM
✅ Major reports released – From boosting national productivity to Australia's #MentalHealth and suicide prevention system, we delivered research that matters.
The PC's 2025 Wrapped: A year of insights and engagement
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on a year of putting productivity at the heart of national conversation, seeking bold ideas from across the country and providing evidence-based advice to shape Australia's future.
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on a year of putting productivity at the heart of national conversation, seeking bold ideas from across the country and providing evidence-based advice to shape Australia's future.
December 23, 2025 at 1:34 PM
The PC's 2025 Wrapped: A year of insights and engagement
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on a year of putting productivity at the heart of national conversation, seeking bold ideas from across the country and providing evidence-based advice to shape Australia's future.
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on a year of putting productivity at the heart of national conversation, seeking bold ideas from across the country and providing evidence-based advice to shape Australia's future.
Out now | The final report of our 2025 analysis of Australia's National Competition Policy: https://bit.ly/4aZdVBr
The report analyses the effects of – occupational licensing reform to promote labour mobility and adopting overseas standards. These would promote competition and increase GDP.
The report analyses the effects of – occupational licensing reform to promote labour mobility and adopting overseas standards. These would promote competition and increase GDP.
December 19, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Out now | The final report of our 2025 analysis of Australia's National Competition Policy: https://bit.ly/4aZdVBr
The report analyses the effects of – occupational licensing reform to promote labour mobility and adopting overseas standards. These would promote competition and increase GDP.
The report analyses the effects of – occupational licensing reform to promote labour mobility and adopting overseas standards. These would promote competition and increase GDP.
Out Now | Final reports of the PC’s five productivity inquiries
The Government has today released the final reports of the PC's five pillars of productivity inquiries – containing 47 recommendations to support productivity growth across five key areas of the economy
The Government has today released the final reports of the PC's five pillars of productivity inquiries – containing 47 recommendations to support productivity growth across five key areas of the economy
December 18, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Out Now | Final reports of the PC’s five productivity inquiries
The Government has today released the final reports of the PC's five pillars of productivity inquiries – containing 47 recommendations to support productivity growth across five key areas of the economy
The Government has today released the final reports of the PC's five pillars of productivity inquiries – containing 47 recommendations to support productivity growth across five key areas of the economy
3) Our vision is to create a workplace where ‘reconciliation’ is understood as an intentional process of self-reflection, self-understanding, and learning that recognises the unique place of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in modern Australia.
December 15, 2025 at 11:43 PM
3) Our vision is to create a workplace where ‘reconciliation’ is understood as an intentional process of self-reflection, self-understanding, and learning that recognises the unique place of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in modern Australia.
1) Closes Fri 19 Dec | Submissions to the PC's study on the impacts of a heavy vehicle productivity reform package closes this week.
Your submission can be a detailed document, a paragraph or a brief comment on pc.gov.au
Your submission can be a detailed document, a paragraph or a brief comment on pc.gov.au
December 15, 2025 at 12:10 AM
1) Closes Fri 19 Dec | Submissions to the PC's study on the impacts of a heavy vehicle productivity reform package closes this week.
Your submission can be a detailed document, a paragraph or a brief comment on pc.gov.au
Your submission can be a detailed document, a paragraph or a brief comment on pc.gov.au
1) Out now | Labour productivity increased by 0.2% in the September quarter and by 0.8% over the year to September 2025, marking four consecutive quarters of labour productivity growth since last year.
December 12, 2025 at 12:31 AM
1) Out now | Labour productivity increased by 0.2% in the September quarter and by 0.8% over the year to September 2025, marking four consecutive quarters of labour productivity growth since last year.
Out now | The PC has released an issues paper to guide people in preparing a submission to our inquiry into the 2018 GST distribution reforms. Read the paper:
https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries-and-research/gst-reforms/issues/
https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries-and-research/gst-reforms/issues/
November 21, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Out now | The PC has released an issues paper to guide people in preparing a submission to our inquiry into the 2018 GST distribution reforms. Read the paper:
https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries-and-research/gst-reforms/issues/
https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries-and-research/gst-reforms/issues/
Out now | The final report of our review of the National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement finds that the system is fragmented and out of reach for many people. Read the report: https://bit.ly/4p75t7h
#MentalHealth #SuicidePrevention #LivedExperience #Carers
#MentalHealth #SuicidePrevention #LivedExperience #Carers
November 11, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Out now | The final report of our review of the National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement finds that the system is fragmented and out of reach for many people. Read the report: https://bit.ly/4p75t7h
#MentalHealth #SuicidePrevention #LivedExperience #Carers
#MentalHealth #SuicidePrevention #LivedExperience #Carers
Join us online today for the 2nd annual Romlie Mokak Oration where the Hon Ken Wyatt AM JP will share his thoughts on ‘Releasing the Shackles – From Past to Present’, from 5pm AEDT
Find out more and watch the livestream: https://bit.ly/4o50OSX
Find out more and watch the livestream: https://bit.ly/4o50OSX
November 4, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Join us online today for the 2nd annual Romlie Mokak Oration where the Hon Ken Wyatt AM JP will share his thoughts on ‘Releasing the Shackles – From Past to Present’, from 5pm AEDT
Find out more and watch the livestream: https://bit.ly/4o50OSX
Find out more and watch the livestream: https://bit.ly/4o50OSX
Next week | The Hon Ken Wyatt AM JP will deliver this year’s Mokak Oration on Tuesday 4 November in Canberra 5pm AEDT. Ken’s oration titled ‘Releasing the Shackles – From Past to Present’ will be streamed live here: https://bit.ly/4o50OSX
Artwork by www.aboriginalartbylani.com.au
Artwork by www.aboriginalartbylani.com.au
October 30, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Next week | The Hon Ken Wyatt AM JP will deliver this year’s Mokak Oration on Tuesday 4 November in Canberra 5pm AEDT. Ken’s oration titled ‘Releasing the Shackles – From Past to Present’ will be streamed live here: https://bit.ly/4o50OSX
Artwork by www.aboriginalartbylani.com.au
Artwork by www.aboriginalartbylani.com.au
New inquiry | The PC has been asked to examine how regional airfares are determined and make recommendations to support a competitive, reliable and affordable regional aviation network. Read the terms of reference and subscribe: https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries-and-research/regional-airfares/
October 28, 2025 at 12:33 AM
New inquiry | The PC has been asked to examine how regional airfares are determined and make recommendations to support a competitive, reliable and affordable regional aviation network. Read the terms of reference and subscribe: https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries-and-research/regional-airfares/
Save the date | The 2025 Mokak Oration, delivered by the Hon Ken Wyatt AM JP, will be streamed live on our website from 5pm AEDT on Tue 4 November 2025.
Find out more (More details coming soon): https://bit.ly/47l75ml
Artwork by Lani Balzan
Find out more (More details coming soon): https://bit.ly/47l75ml
Artwork by Lani Balzan
October 24, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Save the date | The 2025 Mokak Oration, delivered by the Hon Ken Wyatt AM JP, will be streamed live on our website from 5pm AEDT on Tue 4 November 2025.
Find out more (More details coming soon): https://bit.ly/47l75ml
Artwork by Lani Balzan
Find out more (More details coming soon): https://bit.ly/47l75ml
Artwork by Lani Balzan
New study | The Treasurer has asked us to study the impacts of a heavy vehicle productivity reform package, under the National Competition Policy.
The package aims to increase transport productivity for HVs and support the uptake of heavy zero emissions vehicles (HZEV).
https://bit.ly/3J9wAir
The package aims to increase transport productivity for HVs and support the uptake of heavy zero emissions vehicles (HZEV).
https://bit.ly/3J9wAir
October 18, 2025 at 8:22 AM
New study | The Treasurer has asked us to study the impacts of a heavy vehicle productivity reform package, under the National Competition Policy.
The package aims to increase transport productivity for HVs and support the uptake of heavy zero emissions vehicles (HZEV).
https://bit.ly/3J9wAir
The package aims to increase transport productivity for HVs and support the uptake of heavy zero emissions vehicles (HZEV).
https://bit.ly/3J9wAir
Apply now | We are looking to fill two spots on a 6-week paid internship in Canberra. You'll support work on public policy issues that impact the wellbeing of all Australians.
More info and apply: https://bit.ly/4n6827S
Closes Sun 19 Oct 2025
Please share with your networks.
More info and apply: https://bit.ly/4n6827S
Closes Sun 19 Oct 2025
Please share with your networks.
October 17, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Apply now | We are looking to fill two spots on a 6-week paid internship in Canberra. You'll support work on public policy issues that impact the wellbeing of all Australians.
More info and apply: https://bit.ly/4n6827S
Closes Sun 19 Oct 2025
Please share with your networks.
More info and apply: https://bit.ly/4n6827S
Closes Sun 19 Oct 2025
Please share with your networks.