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.
Its role, expressed simply, is to help governments make better policies in the long term interest of the Australian community.
What's new
Sustainability
A staff research note On Sustainability: an economic approach was released on 14 May.
Efficiency and Effectiveness
The Commission's first staff research note On Efficiency and Effectiveness: some definitions was released on 9 May.
Chairman's speech
Peter Harris delivered his inaugural address The Productivity Reform Outlook on 1 May.
Better Indigenous Policies
Proceedings for the Commission's 2012 roundtable Better Indigenous Policies: The Role of Evaluation are now available.