Productivity Commission.
Australian Government's principal review and advisory body on microeconomic policy and regulation
- Reports this week
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- Active events
- 4
- Connections
- 47
What's happening
Active this week
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A new report analyzed Western Australia's economic role, leading Roger Cook to criticize the Productivity Commission's findings and contrast WA success with NSW needs.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Productivity Commission advised on microeconomic policy while the Premier challenged its findings regarding GST distribution.Some support1 report
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The Productivity Commission advises on national productivity issues, noting Australia's ranking behind Mexico.Well supported3 reports2 developments inside
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Danielle Wood chairs the Productivity Commission.Some support3 reports
Earlier this month
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Findings from the Productivity Commission detail how regulatory costs are impacting the national economy.Well supported3 reports2 developments inside
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Legislation transferred safeguard inquiries from the Productivity Commission.Some support1 report
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New trade laws are moving the function of the Productivity Commission, which is now exposed to US tariff actions.Some support1 report
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The government is following commission advice on policy, with commissions investigating sector wages and conditions.Some support2 reports9 developments inside
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PwC was hired to advise on reforms flagged by the Productivity Commission, following Kaldas's inquiry.Some support1 report
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Anthony Albanese and the Productivity Commission are facing criticism regarding red tape and tax changes impacting housing projects and property prices.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Scott Morrison negotiated a 2018 GST deal for Western Australia, which was subsequently rebuked by the Productivity Commission.Well supported8 reports1 development inside
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Anthony Albanese addresses concerns regarding Productivity Commission findings related to Western Australia's economic interests.Some support1 report
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Anthony Albanese has rejected the Productivity Commission's report, stating the current system is unfair.Well supported3 reports
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Bega Group operates in New South Wales and is Australian-owned, while the Productivity Commission is an Australian advisory body.Some support1 report
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Bridget McKenzie argues a deal violates constitutional requirements, while South Australia claims larger states subsidize Western Australia.Some support1 report
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A report details how heavy vehicle reform impacts Australia.Some support4 reports
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The Productivity Commission reported on tax guarantees, referencing John Howard's introduction of GST as an election policy.Some support6 reports
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Albanese announced mandatory national AI standards while the Productivity Commission estimated AI's economic boost, coinciding with major tech infrastructure investments.Well supported3 reports
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ASI commented on the Productivity Commission's inquiry findings, while the Commission considered Safeguard's measures like tariffs.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Productivity Commission reviews Australian productivity performance while ABS monitors wage trends.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Productivity Commission provides cost data for Australia, while Shane Garrett comments on Australian housing trends.Some support1 report
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A Productivity Commission adopted findings regarding a feasibility crisis and is leading a state through necessary planning reforms.Some support1 report
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The Productivity Commission is probing Australia's chronic productivity problem and announcing mandatory standards for AI use before a Senate inquiry.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Productivity Commission estimates GDP increase from efficiency gains.Some support1 report
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The Productivity Commission advises on national productivity issues, noting Australia's ranking behind Mexico.Some support1 report
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A Productivity Commission advises on current economic issues, noting that lessons from Greece's debt crisis apply to Australia.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The Productivity Commission released data on real wages and economic growth on July 2nd.Some support1 report
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The Productivity Commission discussed private health sector sustainability issues involving Southern Cross Healthcare.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Around Productivity Commission this week
News at the entities that move Productivity Commission most-
federal government StructuralThe government plans road reconstruction in a constituency and oversees infrastructure projects in Lagos.Moves Productivity Commission
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Michael Brennan TransactionalTrump's executive order increased tariffs on products made by a Saskatchewan brewery, led by Michael Brennan.Moves Productivity Commission
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Daniel Mookhey OperationalAllegations regarding a company founder are developing, involving suspicions about David Chandler and hearing about Jeremy Greenwood, all connected to Daniel Mookhey.Moves Productivity Commission
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Morrison StructuralTrump announced a peace deal with Iran, lifted maritime blockades in the Middle East, and Morrison warned about Iran's volatile nature.Moves Productivity Commission
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state StructuralKarnataka is seeking state-specific flexibility regarding CZMP.Moves Productivity Commission
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Rita Saffioti StructuralRita Saffioti, a politician, commented on government investments in local infrastructure projects in Geraldton, Western Australia.Moves Productivity Commission
Connections
The 35 strongest of 47, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Danielle Wood Structural
Danielle Wood holds the formal leadership role as the chair of the Productivity Commission.
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Western Australia Operational
The Productivity Commission actively critiques and recommends changes to Western Australia's economic policies, specifically regarding the GST arrangement.
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Roger Cook Operational
Roger Cook actively criticizes and reacts to reports and findings published by the Productivity Commission.
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Alex Robson Structural
Alex Robson holds the appointed role of deputy chair within the Productivity Commission.
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Michael Brennan Transactional
Michael Brennan served as the chair of the Productivity Commission.
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Anthony Albanese Operational
Albanese actively responds to and debates the policy findings of the Productivity Commission, sometimes accepting and sometimes rejecting its recommendations.
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federal government Structural
The Federal Government exercises legislative and regulatory control over the Productivity Commission's functions.
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PricewaterhouseCoopers Transactional
PwC was contracted by the Productivity Commission to provide expert advice and counsel regarding ongoing governmental reforms.
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government Operational
The Productivity Commission produces findings that detail regulatory costs and impacts on the national economy.
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Mathias Cormann Operational
Mathias Cormann actively defends his position against reports or findings issued by the Productivity Commission.
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Madeleine King Operational
Madeleine King actively challenges and criticizes the findings and credibility of the Productivity Commission.
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Daniel Mookhey Operational
Mookhey provides expert testimony and information to the Productivity Commission regarding specific reports and policy issues like GST.
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Rita Saffioti Structural
Rita Saffioti contributes expert input to the Productivity Commission regarding draft reports on current GST arrangements.
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Nick Kaldas Operational
Kaldas's inquiry influenced the Productivity Commission's need for legislative overhaul.
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Australian Medical Association Structural
AMA utilizes data produced by the Productivity Commission regarding bed block issues.
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Safeguard Structural
The Productivity Commission is considering regulatory measures, such as tariffs, that affect Safeguard.
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Alan Duncan Operational
Alan Duncan provides expert commentary on reports produced by the Productivity Commission.
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Betsey Stevenson Mentioned together
The relationship is conceptual, based on their roles in discussing and modeling diversity within economic leadership structures.
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Paul Krugman Mentioned together
Paul Krugman's remarks are noted for shaping general economic conventional wisdom.
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Morrison Structural
The Productivity Commission reviewed policy changes implemented by the Morrison government.
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Reserve Bank of Australia Mentioned together
Both the Reserve Bank of Australia and the Productivity Commission are noted for advising on economic policy.
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Victoria University Mentioned together
The entities were co-mentioned as participants in a symposium held at the university.
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ASI Operational
ASI actively comments on the findings generated by the Productivity Commission's inquiry.
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Sydney Shared context
The Productivity Commission operates within the jurisdiction of Sydney, where economic trends like falling house prices are observed.
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Melbourne Shared context
A major economic center (Melbourne) falls under the purview of the Productivity Commission's advisory scope.
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Shane Wright Structural
Shane Wright reports exclusively on the findings and outputs of the Productivity Commission.
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Bridget McKenzie Mentioned together
Bridget McKenzie provides expert critique regarding a deal or policy overseen by the Productivity Commission.
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Commonwealth Grants Commission Structural
The two commissions are peer government bodies whose mandates intersect regarding the review of GST distribution flaws.
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Andrew Bragg Mentioned together
Andrew Bragg chaired a Senate inquiry focused on the work and findings of the Productivity Commission.
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state Structural
The Productivity Commission operates within the state framework, adopting findings related to feasibility crises.
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Perth Shared context
The Productivity Commission commented on GST revenue distribution relevant to the state of Perth.
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Scott Morrison Operational
The Productivity Commission reviewed a GST allocation system put in place by Scott Morrison.
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Southern Cross Healthcare Mentioned together
The Productivity Commission discussed sustainability issues within the private health sector where Southern Cross Healthcare operates.
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Perth Shared context
The Productivity Commission conducts hearings within the city of Perth.
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Saul Eslake Shared context
Saul Eslake previously criticized a policy area relevant to the Productivity Commission's domain.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
6 events- The Productivity Commission advised on microeconomic policy while the Premier challenged its findings regarding GST distribution.
- Danielle Wood chairs the Productivity Commission.
- Legislation transferred safeguard inquiries from the Productivity Commission.
- New trade laws are moving the function of the Productivity Commission, which is now exposed to US tariff actions.
- PwC was hired to advise on reforms flagged by the Productivity Commission, following Kaldas's inquiry.
- Anthony Albanese and the Productivity Commission are facing criticism regarding red tape and tax changes impacting housing projects and property prices.
August 2026
8 events- A new report analyzed Western Australia's economic role, leading Roger Cook to criticize the Productivity Commission's findings and contrast WA success with NSW needs.
- Scott Morrison negotiated a 2018 GST deal for Western Australia, which was subsequently rebuked by the Productivity Commission.
- Anthony Albanese addresses concerns regarding Productivity Commission findings related to Western Australia's economic interests.
- Anthony Albanese has rejected the Productivity Commission's report, stating the current system is unfair.
- Bega Group operates in New South Wales and is Australian-owned, while the Productivity Commission is an Australian advisory body.
- Bridget McKenzie argues a deal violates constitutional requirements, while South Australia claims larger states subsidize Western Australia.
- A report details how heavy vehicle reform impacts Australia.
- The Productivity Commission reported on tax guarantees, referencing John Howard's introduction of GST as an election policy.
July 2026
9 events- Albanese announced mandatory national AI standards while the Productivity Commission estimated AI's economic boost, coinciding with major tech infrastructure investments.
- Productivity Commission reviews Australian productivity performance while ABS monitors wage trends.
- Productivity Commission provides cost data for Australia, while Shane Garrett comments on Australian housing trends.
- A Productivity Commission adopted findings regarding a feasibility crisis and is leading a state through necessary planning reforms.
- The Productivity Commission is probing Australia's chronic productivity problem and announcing mandatory standards for AI use before a Senate inquiry.
- Productivity Commission estimates GDP increase from efficiency gains.
- The Productivity Commission advises on national productivity issues, noting Australia's ranking behind Mexico.
- The Productivity Commission released data on real wages and economic growth on July 2nd.
- The Productivity Commission discussed private health sector sustainability issues involving Southern Cross Healthcare.
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June 2026
6 events- The Productivity Commission advises on national productivity issues, noting Australia's ranking behind Mexico.
- Findings from the Productivity Commission detail how regulatory costs are impacting the national economy.
- The government is following commission advice on policy, with commissions investigating sector wages and conditions.
- ASI commented on the Productivity Commission's inquiry findings, while the Commission considered Safeguard's measures like tariffs.
- A Productivity Commission advises on current economic issues, noting that lessons from Greece's debt crisis apply to Australia.
- A tax inquiry was launched into the work of the Productivity Commission.