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Public inquiries and commissioned studies give the opportunity for all points of view in the community to be heard and considered. All individuals, firms, groups and organisations with an interest in an inquiry can participate in the inquiry.

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Data Availability and Use - Public inquiry

8 May 2017

This public inquiry investigated ways to improve the availability and use of public and private sector data.

https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/completed/data-access

Consumer Law Enforcement and Administration - Commissioned study

12 Apr 2017

The Australian Government asked the Productivity Commission to undertake a study of the enforcement and administration arrangements underpinning the Australian Consumer Law (ACL).

https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/completed/consumer-law

Regulation of Agriculture - Public inquiry

28 Mar 2017

The Australian Government asked the Productivity Commission to undertake a 9-month public inquiry into the regulatory burden on farm businesses.

https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/completed/agriculture

Intellectual Property Arrangements - Public inquiry

20 Dec 2016

The Australian Government asked the Productivity Commission to undertake a 12 month public inquiry into Australia's intellectual property system. This inquiry is now complete.

https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/completed/intellectual-property

Migrant Intake into Australia - Public inquiry

12 Sep 2016

A public inquiry into the greater use of charges relative to quotas and qualitative criteria to determine the intake of temporary and permanent entrants into Australia.

https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/completed/migrant-intake

Public Safety Mobile Broadband - Commissioned study

12 Jan 2016

Commissioned study into the best way to secure a mobile broadband capability to meet the long term needs of Australia's public safety agencies (PSAs) - the police, fire, ambulance and emergency services.

https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/completed/public-safety-mobile-broadband

Workplace Relations Framework - Public inquiry

21 Dec 2015

Public inquiry into the performance of the workplace relations framework and identify improvements to maximise outcomes for Australian employers, employees and the economy.

https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/completed/workplace-relations

Business Set-up, Transfer and Closure - Public inquiry

7 Dec 2015

The Australian Government asked the Commission to undertake a public inquiry into the barriers to setting up and closing businesses and identify options for reducing barriers where appropriate.

https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/completed/business

Service Exports - Commissioned study

7 Dec 2015

This study looked into barriers to growth in Australian services exports, focusing on the education, financial services, health services, information technology, professional services and tourism sectors.

https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/completed/service-exports

Mutual Recognition Schemes - Commissioned study

25 Sep 2015

Commissioned study into the operation of Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRA) and the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Arrangement (TTMRA).

https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/completed/mutual-recognition-schemes

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