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The Australian Productivity Commission
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Providing independent research and advice to Government on economic, social and environmental issues affecting the welfare of all Australians.
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Work with us | We are looking for an experienced and innovative Assistant Commissioner to lead the Commonwealth-State Reporting and Review Group, overseeing work including the Report on Government Services & National Agreement on Closing the Gap performance reporting: https://bit.ly/46KGwHM

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The Australian Productivity Commission are hiring for Assistant Commissioner to lead the Commonwealth-State Reporting and Review (CSRR) Group. Location is Melbourne/Canberra, with closing date Wednesday, 18 February 2026. For more information head to website: pc.gov.au. Features an illustration of a computer on a desk.
February 11, 2026 at 10:07 PM
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Out now | What are the trends in safety in childcare? What proportion of VET students are meeting their goals?

Get the latest data and insights into childcare, #education and training in Part B of the 2026 Report on Government Services: https://bit.ly/4qSWcAU

#Childcare #Schools #Vocational
February 11, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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'Part purity, part pragmatism, but always with an eye to making policy better.'

Chair Danielle Wood on the PC's approach to influencing policy: https://bit.ly/4qvSmNc

'In everything we do, we are focused on how we improve the chances that our work will translate into better policy for Australia.'
February 10, 2026 at 12:14 PM
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✈️ Have you had your say on regional airfares? ✈️

We are preparing advice to govts on how to build and maintain a competitive, reliable and affordable #regional #aviation network in Australia.

Inform this work by sharing your insights and experiences: https://bit.ly/3LRkYCm
February 9, 2026 at 12:09 PM
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Out now | How effective and efficient are the health services governments provide? Explore the latest data on #health services in the 2026 Report on Government Services (RoGS): https://bit.ly/4qSWcAU

#2026RoGS #Hospitals #PublicHealth #MentalHealth #CareServices #AusEcon #AusPol
February 6, 2026 at 11:16 AM
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Out now | The 2nd release of #2026RoGS covers justice and emergency management services. The next release on health services will come out tonight Thursday 5 February 2026.

Explore the #2026RoGS: https://bit.ly/4qSWcAU

#Police #Courts #Justice #Services #Government #Emergency #AusEcon #AusPol
February 4, 2026 at 10:11 PM
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Out now | Explore the latest data on justice services (Part C) and emergency management services (Part D) in the 2026 Report on Government Services (RoGS): https://bit.ly/4qSWcAU

#Police #Courts #Justice #Services #Government #Emergency #AusEcon #AusPol
February 4, 2026 at 5:30 AM
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4) Read the full paper for more: www.pc.gov.au/inquiries-an...

#WorkingFromHome #FairWork #WFH #Productivity #AusEcon #WorkLife
Working from home can work itself out
The PC welcomes the opportunity to make this submission to the Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee inquiry into the Fair Work Amendment (Right to Work from Home) Bill 2025 (FW Amendm...
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February 3, 2026 at 10:57 AM
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3) We conclude that work from home arrangements have settled in a sensible middle ground, and that a legislated right to request to work from home could make it harder for employers and employees to come to mutually beneficial arrangements.
February 3, 2026 at 10:57 AM
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2) 🧑‍💻In 2025, 36% of employed people in Australia reported doing some work from home
🏢Well-managed hybrid work tends to have neutral or positive productivity effects, especially for knowledge-based work.
🧮Fully remote work, may reduce productivity for some collaborative tasks.
February 3, 2026 at 10:57 AM
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1) Should employees have the legal right to request to work from home?

In our submission to the Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee inquiry into the Fair Work Amendment (Right to Work from Home) Bill 2025, we find that:
February 3, 2026 at 10:57 AM
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Out now | Latest data on #community and #housing and #homelessness services
The next release in the 2026 RoGS, covering #justice and #emergency management services, will be released tomorrow 3 Feb
Explore the data and subscribe for updates: https://bit.ly/4qSWcAU

#AusEcon
February 2, 2026 at 12:11 PM
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Out now | The 1st release in the 2026 RoGS shares latest data on #community #services & #housing and #homelessness services. RoGS provides data on equity, effectiveness and efficiency of govt services. Explore the data and subscribe for updates: https://bit.ly/4qSWcAU
#AusEcon
January 31, 2026 at 11:49 AM
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Out now | Explore the latest data on #community #services (including #AgedCare, #DisabilityServices, child protection and #YouthJustice) https://bit.ly/4qHEW1r and #housing and #homelessness services https://bit.ly/4bYCGyc in the 2026 Report on Government Services (RoGS)

#AusEcon
January 30, 2026 at 11:10 AM
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'Govts are going to have to do a lot of things across a lot of fronts if we are to have any hope of turning the trends around. That’s why I’ve often described the reform process as a “game of inches”.'
PC Chair summarises the 'five pillars of productivity' inquiries: https://bit.ly/4anOkAz
New year resolutions for the treasurer
Did you sign up for the gym this month? Perhaps you cancelled your Uber Eats account? It is the season of new year’s resolutions – the time when many of us commit to eating better, exercising more and...
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January 28, 2026 at 5:08 AM
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New inquiry | The Government has asked us to investigate whether safeguard measures for imported fabricated structural steel products are justified and appropriate to protect Australian industry.
Read the terms of reference and subscribe to stay updated: https://bit.ly/49ZaE3d
Promotional image featuring a series of arched steel structures representing fabricated structural steel safeguards, with the text announcing a new inquiry by pc.gov.au on need for safeguards for Australia's fabricated structural steel industry
January 27, 2026 at 11:55 AM
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Join the team | We are looking for an experienced and technically qualified, team player to join our Digital Technologies (DT) team in Canberra as the PC's DT Support Officer

Find out more and apply now: https://bit.ly/3LsWnnb
Closing Sunday 1 February 2026.
January 23, 2026 at 10:51 AM
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'We know investing in our health today will pay off into the future – prevention is better (and cheaper) than the cure. It’s advice the PC thinks govts should also follow to improve Australia’s finances & productivity,' writes Commissioner Angela Jackson: https://bit.ly/3YPSQCk
A stronger focus on prevention could help governments rein in health care and social spending
Unfortunately, the way our government is structured can work against investments in better health prevention.
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January 21, 2026 at 5:25 AM
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Starting 29 January, we will release the latest available performance data as part of the 2026 Report on Government Services.
Subscribe on our website to receive updates: pc.gov.au
January 19, 2026 at 10:57 AM
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First published in 1995, the RoGS offers a long-term view on where services are working well and where they can be improved.
Want to explore the data yourself? Head to pc.gov.au/rogs
January 19, 2026 at 10:57 AM
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2) The RoGS covers key service sectors including:
- Childcare, education and training
- Justice
- Emergency management
- Health
- Community services
- Housing and homelessness
January 19, 2026 at 10:57 AM
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1) The Report on Government Services (RoGS) provides insight into how effective, efficient, and fair govt services are. It provides reliable, easily compared data from governments, used by policymakers and Australian community to evaluate, advocate for and design better services.
January 19, 2026 at 10:57 AM
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Apply now | Seeking a Finance Officer (APS 4) to join our Finance and Office Services unit, in Melbourne or Canberra. 💼
The role will provide timely and accurate financial and procurement advice.

Read more and apply now: https://bit.ly/3LA2MwD
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January 16, 2026 at 11:47 AM
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5) Read the report: www.pc.gov.au/inquiries-an...

#SustainableUse #Circularity #CircularEconomy #AusEcon #Materials #Reuse #Innovation
Inquiry Report – Australia’s circular economy: Unlocking the opportunities
Our inquiry report identifies priority circular economy opportunities and advises on how best to measure progress and address barriers.
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January 15, 2026 at 11:06 PM
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4) 🏬Developing place-based initiatives to enable coordination, address distance challenges and support businesses to develop and share new ideas.
🛠️ Implementing the recommendations from the PC's Right to Repair inquiry
January 15, 2026 at 11:06 PM