Providing independent research and advice to Government on economic, social and environmental issues affecting the welfare of Australians.
The Productivity Commission produces four main streams of work:
The Commission provides the opportunity for all points of view in the community to be heard and considered through written submissions and attendance at hearings, workshops and other forums.
The supporting research of the Commission provides high quality, policy-relevant information, analysis and advice to governments and the community.
The Commission provides secretariat and research support to the intern-governmental Steering Committee for the Review of Government Service Provision which reports on Government Service Provision and Indigenous wellbeing and expenditure.
4. Competitive Neutrality Complaints
Competitive neutrality policies aim to promote efficient competition between public and private businesses. Specifically, they seek to ensure that government businesses do not enjoy competitive advantages over their private sector competitors simply by virtue of their public sector ownership.