Harnessing data and digital technology

What we’ve been asked to look at

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?

The terms of reference will be available shortly.

Call for submissions issued and initial submissions

The Commission plans to release an issues paper to guide people in preparing a submission. It sets out some of the issues and questions the Commission has identified as relevant at this early stage of the inquiry. Participants should provide evidence to support their views, including data and specific examples where possible.

This paper will be released at a date to be advised between February and March 2025.

Interim report releases

The Commission will seek further information and feedback following the expected release of a interim report between July and August 2025.

Final report to Government and release

The final inquiry report is to be handed to the Australian Government in December 2025.

The release of the final report by the Government is the final step in the process.

Under the Productivity Commission Act 1998, the Government is required to table the report in each House of the Parliament within 25 sitting days of receipt.