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Australian Productivity Commission The Productivity Commission is the Australian Government’s independent research and advisory body on a range of economic, social and environmental issues.

The Productivity Commission is the Australian Government’s independent research and advisory body on a range of economic, social and environmental issues affecting the welfare of Australians. The Commission is an advisory body. We contribute by providing quality, independent advice and information to governments, through the communication of ideas and analysis. While our work program is largely set by government, our findings and recommendations are independent and based on our analysis of evidence. Terms of Use

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22/10/2026

Closing soon | Submissions to our 2nd review of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap close on Monday 26 October: https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries-and-research/closing-the-gap-review-2026/

In this clip from the latest episode of The ProdCast, Commissioner Selwyn Button explores how data is collected and shared, and how that can affect the story behind the numbers.

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Out now | Our latest submission considers how the Safeguard Mechanism can continue to contribute to Australia’s emission...
21/10/2026

Out now | Our latest submission considers how the Safeguard Mechanism can continue to contribute to Australia’s emissions reduction objectives while building on its market-based foundations: https://bit.ly/4dJFvDE
The submission supports preserving flexible compliance arrangements, broadening scheme coverage over time, and introducing a border carbon adjustment for cement and clinker alongside the removal of overlapping trade-exposed assistance.

This submission considers how the Safeguard Mechanism can continue to contribute to Australia’s emissions reduction objectives while building on its market-based foundations.

19/10/2026

In this ProdCast clip, Commissioner Selwyn Button explains the PC's approach to analysing and interpreting data and the importance of looking at historical context behind the numbers. Listen where you get your podcasts.

As we continue the 2nd review of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap, we want to hear from individuals, communities and organisations. Your experiences and ideas will help build our contextual understanding and inform our advice to governments on the efficacy of the Agreement: https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries-and-research/closing-the-gap-review-2026/make-submission/
Share stories and ideas in a format that works for you - a story, artwork, research report, case studies or a video. Support is available if you need it.

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Join online | Registrations are open to join public hearings for the PC's determinants of regional airfares inquiry: htt...
19/10/2026

Join online | Registrations are open to join public hearings for the PC's determinants of regional airfares inquiry: https://bit.ly/4i7KqQ8
Public hearings are an opportunity for interested parties and the general public to respond to an interim report. The PC will release this inquiry's interim report in mid-November.
Registration for public hearings closes 19 November 2026.

Watch | Professor Dr Megan Davis AC delivered this year's Mokak Oration titled ‘The schism: Aboriginal self-determinatio...
16/10/2026

Watch | Professor Dr Megan Davis AC delivered this year's Mokak Oration titled ‘The schism: Aboriginal self-determination at the crossroads’: https://bit.ly/4z2xrWA
Thank you again to Romlie Mokak, Dr Davis and the respondent for the night Dr Steven Kennedy PSM, FASSA, Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

Professor Dr Megan Davis AC delivered this year's Mokak Oration titled ‘The schism: Aboriginal self-determination at the crossroads’.

16/10/2026

New episode | How are we going with Closing the Gap?
'One has been met, some targets are staying steady, some are showing early progress but there are some that are going backwards.' Commissioner Selwyn Button tells Richard Aedy, as they reflect on what drives progress towards better life outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Australians, and what can be done about challenges and barriers to progress.

The PC is currently reviewing progress towards the National Agreement on Closing the Gap for the second time. We want to hear from as many people as we can about what is and isn't working.
Whether you're speaking for yourself or as part of a community or organisation, your voice matters.
Making a submission is simple, find out more: https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries-and-research/closing-the-gap-review-2026/call/
Closing 26 October 2026

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Thank you to all those who joined us in person or online for the 2026 Mokak Oration delivered by Professor Dr Megan Davi...
15/10/2026

Thank you to all those who joined us in person or online for the 2026 Mokak Oration delivered by Professor Dr Megan Davis AC. Professor Davis reflected on the state of affairs in Indigenous policy in 2026, three years after the Referendum for a Constitutional Voice to Parliament, which she described as 'Aboriginal self-determination at the crossroads'.
A recording and transcript of the Oration will be available on our website soon.
Artwork by Aboriginal Art By Lani

Pictured:
- Prof Dr Megan Davis AC takes the stage to deliver the 2026 Mokak Oration
- Group photo (L-R): PC Commissioner Selwyn Button, Dr Steven Kennedy PSM, FASSA, Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and the respondent to the Oration, PC Chair Danielle Wood, Prof Dr Megan Davis AC and former PC Commissioner Romlie Mokak.

Join the livestream tonight at 5pm AEDT, Wednesday 14 October to hear  Professor Dr Megan Davis AC deliver this year’s M...
14/10/2026

Join the livestream tonight at 5pm AEDT, Wednesday 14 October to hear Professor Dr Megan Davis AC deliver this year’s Mokak Oration titled:
‘The schism: Aboriginal self-determination at the crossroads’
Our respondent to this year's oration is Dr Steven Kennedy PSM, FASSA, Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, who will reflect on Megan’s speech and respond to the issues raised.
https://www.pc.gov.au/media-speeches/mokak-oration/the-schism/

Join online | Professor Dr Megan Davis AC will deliver the 2026 Mokak Oration titled ‘The schism: Aboriginal self-determination at the crossroads’ on Wednesday 14 October 2026 from 5pm AEDT.

The Mokak Oration honours Romlie (Rom) Mokak, a Djugun man, member of the Yawuru people, and the PC’s first Aboriginal Commissioner.
With a focus on empowerment, transformation and impact, the Oration seeks to elevate the perspectives and priorities of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Non-Indigenous people are invited to listen, think and act in response to the topics raised in the Oration.

Find out more and register to join the livestream: https://bit.ly/4z2xrWA
Artwork by Aboriginal Art By Lani

Our submission to the Senate Education and Employment References Committee summarises the findings and recommendations o...
13/10/2026

Our submission to the Senate Education and Employment References Committee summarises the findings and recommendations of our 2024 inquiry into early childhood education and care.

The paper highlights barriers to affordable, high-quality services in rural, regional and remote Australia. It also outlines reforms to improve access, affordability, workforce capacity, flexible delivery and inclusion: https://bit.ly/4yQE4M0

This submission summarises the findings and recommendations of the Productivity Commission’s 2024 inquiry into early childhood education and care.

Do you work for a government or community organisation? Submissions are open for the 2026 Review of the National Agreeme...
12/10/2026

Do you work for a government or community organisation?
Submissions are open for the 2026 Review of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap: https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries-and-research/closing-the-gap-review-2026/make-submission/
Tell us about the policies or programs that are making a difference and the things holding back progress.
Your input will help shape our recommendations to the government.
Closing 26 October 2026.

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