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Through our research, the Commission contributes to the public debate and encourages informed policy discussion. The Commission has six research streams:

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Stream
  • Climate Change and Energy
  • Environment and Water
  • Health and Ageing
  • Industry and Trade
  • Productivity.

The Commission has a statutory mandate to conduct a program of research to support its inquiries, annual reporting and other responsibilities, including promoting community awareness and understanding of various productivity and regulatory issues.

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Regulating AI in high-risk settings - Productivity Commission submission

Released: 17 Oct 2024

The Productivity Commission made a submission to the Department of Industry, Science and Resources’ proposals paper for 'Introducing mandatory guardrails for AI in high-risk settings'.

https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/regulating-ai
Principles for a National Water Agreement - Productivity Commission submission

Released: 14 Oct 2024

The Productivity Commission provided feedback to the Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water's consultation on draft principles of the National Water Agreement.

https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/water-agreement-principles
Future Made in Australia legislation - Productivity Commission submission

Released: 2 Aug 2024

The Commission made a submission to the Senate Economics Legislation Committee inquiry into the Future Made in Australia (FMIA) legislation.

https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/future-made-in-australia
Fairly equal? Economic mobility in Australia - Commission Research Paper

Released: 10 Jul 2024

This research paper explores economic mobility – how inequality changes over time – by looking at whose incomes are increasing, and whose are not.

https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/fairly-equal-mobility
Impact of climate risk on insurance premiums and availability - Productivity Commission submission

Released: 5 Jul 2024

The Productivity Commission made a submission to the Senate Select Committee on the Impact of Climate Risk on Insurance Premiums and Availability inquiry.

https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/climate-insurance
Veterans' support legislation - Productivity Commission submission

Released: 16 Aug 2024

The Commission made a submission to the Senate Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Legislation Committee inquiry into the Veterans’ Entitlements, Treatment and Support (Simplification and Harmonisation) Bill 2024 (the VETS Bill).

https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/veterans-support-bill
Truth and Justice Commission legislation - Productivity Commission submission

Released: 12 Sep 2024

The Productivity Commission (PC) made a submission to the Joint Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affair’s Inquiry into the Truth and Justice Commission Bill 2024.

https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/truth-justice-commission-bill
A snapshot of inequality in Australia - Commission Research Paper

Released: 20 May 2024

This paper provides an update on the state of economic inequality in Australia, reviewing the period of the COVID-19 induced recession and recovery.

https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/inequality-snapshot
Leveraging digital technology in healthcare - Commission Research Paper

Released: 7 May 2024

This research paper considers the role digital technology can play in improving patient outcomes and enhancing productivity in healthcare.

https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/digital-healthcare
Adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) - Productivity Commission submission

Released: 31 May 2024

The Productivity Commission made a submission to the Senate Select Committee on Adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI). The submission makes three key points in relation to opportunities to adopt AI in ways that will benefit economic growth, drawing

https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/adopting-artificial-intelligence
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