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The Australian Productivity Commission @pc.gov.au · 01/10/2026

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: bit.ly/3VeyRi3 Closing Friday 9 October 2026 Artwork by Lani Balzan.

This image features a colorful abstract design with indigenous art motifs by artist Lani Balzan. A message reads: "Study: Review of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap 2026. Public Servant Questionnaire: Have you or your agency taken specific actions to progress the Priority Reforms under the Agreement?" A prompt at the bottom says, "Share your thoughts: pc.gov.au".

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The Australian Productivity Commission @pc.gov.au · 01/10/2026

Join online | Professor Dr Megan Davis AC will deliver the 2026 Mokak Oration on 14 October from 5pm AEDT: 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

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The Australian Productivity Commission @pc.gov.au · 30/09/2026

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

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

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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 · 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

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.

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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

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.

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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 · 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

A person sits at a table in a modern office setting. The image includes text about an inquiry on GST distribution reforms and lists public hearing dates from Monday 14 September to Friday 18 September. It also mentions that the hearings are online. Website: pc.gov.au.

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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

Overall, we are barely 1% above our 2015–19 average level of productivity. While this quarter’s flat overall result is an improvement on the decline in the March quarter, the stagnant pattern across the economy remains a cause for concern.

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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

“If restrictions spread and compound across different parts of the AI #technology stack, they could be particularly damaging for Australia’s software industry and reduce the #productivity gains we could otherwise get from wider AI adoption,” said Commissioner Catherine de Fontenay.

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

“Overseas subsidies can lower the cost of AI services for Australian businesses and consumers and help diversify supply chains. But #trade barriers can also make it harder for Australian firms to reach overseas markets. And measures that restrict competition can increase the prices Australians pay.”

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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 · 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 · 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 · 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

In 2025-26, 177 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages were spoken/used with 45 considered strong and 113 being revived, according to the National Indigenous Languages Survey (NILS). The NILS 4 is the first to be co-designed with #Aboriginal and #TorresStraitIslander communities. (2/3)

Closing the Gap infographic on the target covering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages. Data insights show that in 2025-26: 177 languages were being spoken or used, 45 considered strong, 113 being revived, and many needing support. Source: Fourth National Indigenous Languages Survey (NILS4). Website: pc.gov.au.

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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 · 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

A propeller airplane on a runway, set against a cloudy sky. The foreground features a text overlay discussing the demand for air travel, emphasizing differences in aviation markets. The quote is attributed to Regional Capitals Australia.

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

Out now | The latest interim update for National Water Reform 2026 sets out our preliminary assessment of progress on meeting the outcomes and objectives of 2004 National #Water Initiative: bit.ly/4gJyk0e. Please share your views by 24 Jul. Thank you for your contributions to this inquiry.

A glass of water is being filled. Text reads: "Interim update National Water Reform 2026: preliminary assessment of Australia's National Water Initiative. Share your views: pc.gov.au.

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The Australian Productivity Commission @pc.gov.au · 01/07/2026

Closing tomorrow | What's keeping businesses in Australia from innovating? What are the barriers to starting, changing, or closing a business in Australia? Help inform our interim report recommendations by sharing your thoughts and ideas by Friday 3 July: bit.ly/4x1gb3W

An individual working at a table with a laptop is focused on the screen. The background features a window. Text reads: "Call for submissions. Reducing barriers to business dynamism in Australia. Share your thoughts by Friday 3 July 2026: pc.gov.au.

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The Australian Productivity Commission @pc.gov.au · 01/07/2026

Water services in regional and remote communities are typically more expensive, have poorer outcomes and are less reliable than those in major cities. What can governments do to make a difference? Read the updates on our National Water Reform inquiry and have your say: bit.ly/4vCFs3d

A glass being filled with water, accompanied by text about the National Water Reform 2026 interim update. The text invites feedback on service delivery in regional and remote areas and includes a deadline of Friday, 10 July. Website: pc.gov.au.

A glass is being filled with water next to text about "National Water Reform 2026." It invites feedback on service delivery in regional and remote areas by Friday, 10 July. What can governments do to expand the adoption of collaborative, efficient service delivery models across regional and remote areas? The webpage link is pc.gov.au.

This image is an announcement from pc.gov.au about an interim update on the National Water Reform 2026 inquiry. It invites feedback on service delivery improvements in regional and remote areas by Friday, 10 July and asks How could the Australian Government support jurisdictions to facilitate adoption of improved service delivery models? A glass of water is in the background.

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The Australian Productivity Commission @pc.gov.au · 29/06/2026

Why regional air services matter | In our consultations, many people told us about the importance of air services for #regional communities and shared concerns about their reliability and affordability. Read our What we heard paper for insights: bit.ly/3Qmd9H7

A propeller airplane parked on a tarmac. Overlaid are two quotes: "I cannot see my specialist doctors in Melbourne because I cannot afford the flight. It is 89% of my pension for a return flight." — Questionnaire respondent. "The current travel environment commonly sees short haul overseas travel to New Zealand, SE Asia, and the Pacific considered better value." — Tourism and Transport Forum Australia. The heading reads, "Fares and the affordability of air travel.

The image features a background with a search flights page on a screen, and overlay text discussing fare volatility. The first quote, attributed to the Eurobodalla Shire Council, mentions airfare between Moruya and Sydney ranging from $191 to $600. The second quote, from the Western Queensland Alliance of Councils, highlights the high cost of flights due to short notice or peak periods, sometimes reaching up to $2,000.

The image features a road sign with an airplane icon and the word "Airstrip" against a rural landscape. Above is a text box labeled "Impacts on service delivery in communities." Below, there is a quote about budget constraints affecting travel and service delivery, emphasizing telecommunication. The quote is attributed to the Indigenous Consumer Assistance Network.

The image features a person working in a warehouse with stacks of boxes. The text above reads, "Impacts on business and regional growth." Below is a quote about elevated fares affecting trip frequency and productivity, attributed to Tamworth Regional Council.

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The Australian Productivity Commission @pc.gov.au · 29/06/2026

'Govt has an important role to play in setting the parameters for data centre investment, managing the regulatory environment, and leading by example AI. But to realise the benefits as a nation, we’ll also need businesses willing to take a swing.' bit.ly/4xKpt4x

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The Australian Productivity Commission @pc.gov.au · 25/06/2026

Out now | In Oct, the Govt asked us to look into factors that determine #regional airfares. We've been gathering input from all over Australia through written submissions, a questionnaire and regional visits. This What we heard paper summarises that input: bit.ly/3Qmd9H7

Infographic for the public inquiry on "Determinants of regional airfares" from pc.gov.au. It shows a summary of consultations with 113 submissions and 35 brief comments received. Categories include Individuals (26%), Local government (19%), Business and industry groups (19%), Regional development organisations (12%), Private airport operators (9%), Community organisations and NGOs (4%), State or Commonwealth Government (4%), and Airlines and aviation operators (3%). Image features a small airplane on a runway.

The image summarizes a questionnaire on regional airfares in Australia for the PC's inquiry on determinants of regional airfares. It notes 595 responses received. A map of Australia shows response distribution by location with blue circles. Reasons for travel are listed: 49% personal travel, 43% both personal and work or business-related travel, and 8% work or business-related travel. An airplane is shown taxiing, with a landscape in the background.

The image is an infographic from pc.gov.au about meetings and stakeholders visits for the public inquiry on regional airfare determinants. It includes community drop-in session locations: Mildura, Flinders Island, and Alice Springs. Regional visits are listed under specific areas: VIC - Mildura; WA - Perth, Port Hedland, Broome; TAS - Flinders Island, Launceston, Devonport; NT - Alice Springs, Mutitjulu, Darwin; NSW - Dubbo. It mentions 56 online meetings. The background shows an airplane on a runway.

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