Current inquiries
The following is a list of all Public inquiries and commissioned studies currently being undertaken by the Commission.
Creating a dynamic and resilient economy
How can we foster entrepreneurship and innovation, a productive business environment and ongoing competition between businesses to lower prices, boost wages, and improve products and services, to achieve higher standards of living for all Australians?
Building a more skilled and adaptable workforce
How can we build a more skilled and adaptable workforce, including through support for Australians to engage in work and learning throughout their life, making sure our education system (from schools to skills and higher education) is producing productive, highly capable graduates, and enabling employers to access and use the best talent locally and internationally?
Harnessing data and digital technology
How can we enhance our use of data and digital technology across the economy to boost productivity growth, accelerate innovation and improve government services for all Australians?
Delivering quality care more efficiently
How can we ensure a more sustainable and productive care and support sector that delivers better outcomes and high-quality services in areas such as health, aged care, community services, veteran’s services, services for people with disability, and early education and care?
Investing in cheaper, cleaner energy and the net zero transformation
How can we achieve net zero, enable Australia to take advantage of clean energy opportunities and prepare for climate change risks?
Opportunities in the circular economy
This inquiry examines Australia's opportunities in the circular economy to improve materials productivity and efficiency in ways that benefit the economy and the environment.