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The Australian Productivity Commission @pc.gov.au · 20h

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.

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The Australian Productivity Commission @pc.gov.au · 29/09/2026

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: bit.ly/4z0sfT3 Closing 4 October 2026.

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The Australian Productivity Commission @pc.gov.au · 28/09/2026

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: bit.ly/3SzvfXa Closes 30 September

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The Australian Productivity Commission @pc.gov.au · 24/09/2026

🏛️ 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: s3.surveyresearch.com.au/n/peXHA5v Survey closes on 30 September.

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The Australian Productivity Commission @pc.gov.au · 24/09/2026

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

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The Australian Productivity Commission @pc.gov.au · 24/09/2026

“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: bit.ly/4yQ12SS

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The Australian Productivity Commission @pc.gov.au · 23/09/2026

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

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The Australian Productivity Commission @pc.gov.au · 22/09/2026

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.

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Business reporting requirements - Public inquiry

The 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...

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The Australian Productivity Commission @pc.gov.au · 21/09/2026

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

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The Australian Productivity Commission @pc.gov.au · 18/09/2026

📝 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: bit.ly/3SzvfXa Survey closes on 30 September.

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The Australian Productivity Commission @pc.gov.au · 18/09/2026

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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The Australian Productivity Commission @pc.gov.au · 17/09/2026

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: bit.ly/3VeyRi3 Closes on Friday 9 October #PublicService #AusPol #AusEcon

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The Australian Productivity Commission @pc.gov.au · 16/09/2026

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.

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The Australian Productivity Commission @pc.gov.au · 14/09/2026

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: bit.ly/3SzvfXa

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The Australian Productivity Commission @pc.gov.au · 10/09/2026

Last week, Indonesia’s National Economic Council (DEN), advisers to the Indonesian President, visited the PC office. Read Chair Danielle Wood and Vice Chair of DEN Mari Elka Pangestu op-ed for Bisnis Indonesia: www.pc.gov.au/media-speeches/articl…

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The Australian Productivity Commission @pc.gov.au · 09/09/2026

Out now | PC Chair Danielle Wood talks housing regulations with Richard Aedy. Read the interim report and share your feedback: bit.ly/4gTaNZg If you work in housing construction or development, take our survey to help shape our recommendations: bit.ly/3SzvfXa

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The Australian Productivity Commission @pc.gov.au · 09/09/2026

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: bit.ly/4d5v5xA #AusEcon #Reporting #Business

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Call for submissions - Business reporting requirements

This paper outlines the focus of the inquiry and identifies a range of issues on which the PC seeks information and feedback.

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The Australian Productivity Commission @pc.gov.au · 08/09/2026

Closing on Thursday 10 September | Online public hearings on the interim findings and recommendations of our GST distribution reforms inquiry are an opportunity for anyone interested to provide feedback, respond to recommendations or discuss issues with Commissioners: bit.ly/3Stm6zq

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The Australian Productivity Commission @pc.gov.au · 07/09/2026

Open now | Last week, we started our 2nd review of the National Agreement on #ClosingTheGap. We want to hear your experiences and views. Our call for submissions has more information and some questions that can help guide your response: bit.ly/4xBM82w Support is available if you need it.

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The Australian Productivity Commission @pc.gov.au · 03/09/2026

Out now | Productivity update from Deputy Chair Alex Robson: Australia’s productivity growth remained stagnant in the June 2026 quarter, following a 0.6% decline in the March quarter. Output and hours worked both increased by 0.4% in the quarter, leaving labour productivity flat.

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The Australian Productivity Commission @pc.gov.au · 03/09/2026

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

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The Australian Productivity Commission @pc.gov.au · 31/08/2026

🏠Do you work in residential construction? We want to know how governments can improve the housing approvals process to reduce costs, delays and disruptions. 📝 Share your feedback: bit.ly/3SzvfXa Closing 30 Sept 2026. Please share widely.

Aerial view of a suburban neighborhood with the text overlay: "Inquiry: Housing supply regulation. Survey open. Do you build new homes for a living? Tell us about your experience with securing housing approvals. Take the survey: pc.gov.au.

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The Australian Productivity Commission @pc.gov.au · 28/08/2026

The PC has been asked to start the 2nd comprehensive review of the National Agreement on #ClosingTheGap. We will look at what’s working, why & what can be done differently. We will consult widely to inform our findings. Read more & subscribe for updates: bit.ly/4xoPjue Artwork - Lani Balzan.

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Terms of reference - Closing the Gap Review 2026

Request for advice for the Productivity Commission study into Closing the Gap Review 2026.

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The Australian Productivity Commission @pc.gov.au · 28/08/2026

The 2026 Trade and Assistance Review looks at how governments around the world are increasingly intervening in AI markets to support domestic industries, strengthen security and resilience, or align AI services with domestic objectives and values: www.pc.gov.au/ongoing/trad...

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Trade and Assistance Review 2024-25

The Trade and Assistance Review (TAR) contains the PC’s latest estimates of Australian Government assistance to industry, and provides a summary of developments in industry assistance, trade policy an...

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The Australian Productivity Commission @pc.gov.au · 27/08/2026

Commissioner Angela Jackson joins Richard Aedy to unpack the GST distribution inquiry interim report: bit.ly/4qpBhpG Listen where you get your podcasts. Share your feedback on the report as a brief comment, detailed submission or join online public hearing 14 - 18 Sept

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The Australian Productivity Commission @pc.gov.au · 26/08/2026

Our interim report finds that the 2018 changes to the GST system made it less equitable, more complex while costing taxpayers over $23b to date: bit.ly/4qpBhpG On Afternoon Briefing, Commissioner Angela Jackson speaks to our role in the inquiry and interim recommendations from the report.

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The Australian Productivity Commission @pc.gov.au · 24/08/2026

This 6-month inquiry will identify regulatory pain points and find opportunities to make non-financial business reporting more efficient and valuable. Read the terms of reference and subscribe to receive updates: bit.ly/3UeSy99 Call for submissions and comments coming soon.

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Business reporting requirements - Public inquiry

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The Australian Productivity Commission @pc.gov.au · 21/08/2026

Out now | The 2026 Trade and Assistance Review shows that budgetary assistance to industry increasingly shifting towards measures targeted at particular industries and sectors.: www.pc.gov.au/ongoing/trad... (1/4)

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Trade and Assistance Review 2024-25

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The Australian Productivity Commission @pc.gov.au · 19/08/2026

'Every Australian, no matter which state or territory you live in, should be able to expect a similar level of services from your state gov.' Commissioner Angela Jackson on ABC Afternoon Briefing about the purpose of the GST system. Read the interim report and share feedback: bit.ly/4qpBhpG

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The Australian Productivity Commission @pc.gov.au · 18/08/2026

To inform our inquiry into housing supply regulations, we will soon survey housing developers about their experiences seeking #housing approvals. Help us learn more about pain points and where reform could have the most effect. Register your interest: bit.ly/4bRpgDt Please share widely.

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Developer survey registration - Housing supply regulation

If you are interested in being involved in the survey, please register your interest.

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The Australian Productivity Commission @pc.gov.au · 17/08/2026

Join the webinar | The PC's GST distribution reforms inquiry team will hold a public webinar from 12-1pm AEST on Wednesday 19 August: bit.ly/4xHUGV4

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The Australian Productivity Commission @pc.gov.au · 17/08/2026

Out now | Our final report on the impact of the Government's heavy vehicle reforms found that better road access for high productivity and heavy zero emissions vehicles could help restart productivity growth and reduce emissions. #Trucks #EVs #RoadTransport #AusEcon

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The Australian Productivity Commission @pc.gov.au · 14/08/2026

Out now | The Australian Government has asked the PC to review the 2018 reforms to the GST distribution system and whether alternative arrangements would better deliver on the objectives of equity, efficiency, fiscal sustainability and certainty. (1/5)

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The Australian Productivity Commission @pc.gov.au · 13/08/2026

Share your thoughts | In the video clip, Chair Danielle Wood is on ABC News Breakfast sharing draft findings from our interim report on housing regulation in Australia: bit.ly/45V98gJ Share your feedback on the report on our website. It can be a detailed submission or a short comment.

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The Australian Productivity Commission @pc.gov.au · 12/08/2026

'A survey of company directors found that in 2025, boards were spending 55% of their time on compliance – up from 24% ten yrs ago. We see the same trend in the no. of restrictive clauses in legislation.' PC Chair Danielle Wood on how regulators can help shift the growth dial: bit.ly/4qa80Px

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The Australian Productivity Commission @pc.gov.au · 07/08/2026

New data | The 2026 Annual Data Compilation Report which tracks Australia’s performance towards #ClosingTheGap targets and indicators includes a first-ever update on Target 16 (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages spoken or used) #Culture (1/3)

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The Australian Productivity Commission @pc.gov.au · 05/08/2026

Register to attend | Join Commissioner Selwyn Button and Assistant Commissioner Amanda Meric as they highlight key takeaways from the #ClosingTheGap data updates and annual report: bit.ly/3TDKGO6 When: Friday 14 August 2026 | 1 – 2pm AEST Where: Online via Teams #Data #Reporting #Webinar

Webinar announcement for the 2026 Annual Data Compilation Report and July dashboard updates on Friday, 14 August 2026. Features images of two people: Selwyn Button, Commissioner, and Amanda Meric, Assistant Commissioner. Includes website link: pc.gov.au.

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The Australian Productivity Commission @pc.gov.au · 01/08/2026

Closing soon | Get a head start on your future with our internship program: bit.ly/4bRvtiv A PC internship gives you hands-on paid work experience solving real-world policy problems. Applications close 9 Aug for work over the 2027 summer break. Please share this post with your network.

Australian Government Productivity Commission advertisement for a University Paid Internship Program. Text reads: "Use economics to solve real-world problems." Additional information on internships is available at pc.gov.au/careers/internships.

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The Australian Productivity Commission @pc.gov.au · 29/07/2026

Out now | Of the 19 targets in the National Agreement on #ClosingTheGap: 1 has been met, 3 are on track, 5 are improving but not on track and 4 are worsening. The 2026 Annual Data Compilation Report (ADCR) tracks Australia’s performance towards the targets in the Agreement: bit.ly/4pM9cso

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The Australian Productivity Commission @pc.gov.au · 29/07/2026

Opinion | From data centres to model training to deployment, each layer of the AI stack presents different opportunities and risks for Australia, says Commissioner Stephen King: bit.ly/3TnVU9m

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The Australian Productivity Commission @pc.gov.au · 29/07/2026

PC Chair Danielle Wood on draft findings in our interim report on housing supply regulation in Australia and why governments need to adopt a 'build mindset' to address #HousingAffordability challenges bit.ly/4xaUEFi Originally published in The Daily Telegraph.

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The Australian Productivity Commission @pc.gov.au · 28/07/2026

Join online | Register for our webinar on the interim report into housing supply regulation: bit.ly/4fFrnLI PC Chair Danielle Wood and Commissioner Alison Roberts will outline the draft findings and discuss how improved regulation could support #housing supply and #affordability.

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The Australian Productivity Commission @pc.gov.au · 27/07/2026

Out now | Australia needs more homes where people want to live. But our regulatory system is making them slower and more expensive to build. The interim report of our #housing supply regulation inquiry finds that reforming regulation would help make housing more affordable.

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The Australian Productivity Commission @pc.gov.au · 24/07/2026

Paid Internship Program | Running from 4 January to 12 February 2027, the PC's #Internship Program offers students the opportunity to gain hands-on paid #work experience helping devise solutions to Australia's policy challenges: bit.ly/4bRvtiv Applications close on 9 August 2026.

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Paid Internships Program - PC Careers

Get a head start on your future with our Paid Internships Program. A PC internship gives you hands-on paid work experience in solving real-world policy problems.

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The Australian Productivity Commission @pc.gov.au · 20/07/2026

Closing this week | Submissions to preliminary assessment of progress under 2004 National Water Initiative close Fri 24 Jul: bit.ly/3RoDJ2u. We are seeking feedback on key updates to inform our final assessment & experiences with govts' policies & programs #Water #Policy #Environment

The image is an announcement for the "National Water Reform 2026: Preliminary Assessment" by pc.gov.au. It features a pipeline over a river, lush greenery, and a glass of water being filled. The text invites sharing views to the inquiry's second interim update by Friday, 24 July 2026.

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The Australian Productivity Commission @pc.gov.au · 16/07/2026

📊 Coming soon | The sixth Annual Data Compilation Report and updates to the #ClosingTheGap dashboard, bringing together data on progress against the Closing the Gap targets. 🔗Follow us here or subscribe on our website for updates: www.pc.gov.au/closing-the-gap-data Artwork by Lani Balzan

Cover of the "Closing the Gap Annual Data Compilation Report" by the Australian Productivity Commission. Announces the release date: 29 July 2026. Includes Indigenous art patterns. Website: pc.gov.au.

July 2026 dashboard updates titled "Closing the Gap" with new supporting indicators listed: Maternal health, People convicted and sentenced, Time on remand, Children on care and protection orders, Reunification outcomes, Hospitalisations for mental health related disorders, Self-managed business owners, Time in detention for unsentenced youth, Youth under community supervision transitioning to detention, Women reporting barriers in seeking help from support services.

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The Australian Productivity Commission @pc.gov.au · 06/07/2026

Drivers of regional airfares | To better understand effects of demand, operating costs and market structures on regional airfares, we spoke to airlines, airports, peak bodies and local governments. Read their insights on pricing and availability of #regional air #travel: bit.ly/3Qmd9H7

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An airplane on a runway viewed from above, with text overlay discussing airline and airport costs. The Qantas Group highlights higher unit costs for regional air services. The Regional Capitals Alliance of WA notes smaller scale at regional airports affects overall cost routes.

The image features text on an airplane background. The bold heading reads, "Regulatory and compliance costs." Below, a quote discusses the cost of compliance for airports, mentioning requirements such as maintaining an Airport Environment Strategy and handling PFAS remediation, regardless of passenger volume. The quote is attributed to Launceston Airport.

Aerial view of a town with mountainous terrain in the background. A quote reads: “Most air routes servicing North East Arnhem Land operate with little or no competition. This lack of competitive pressure allows airlines to set prices without strong incentives to improve affordability or customer service.” The quote is attributed to the Office of Yingiya Guyula MLA. The title "Competition and market structure" is at the top.

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