1. Out now | Australia's multifactor productivity (MFP) decreased by 0.5% over 2024-25, below the 20-year average of 0.4% growth per year and well below the 1.6% annual average increases between 1994-95 to 2003-04. #Labour #Economy #Capital #AusEcon #ProductivityBulletin

Welcome 2026 Grads | Last week, we welcomed the 2026 cohort of graduates to the PC. ✨ The PC's #Graduate Program is a great place to kick off your #career, recruitment for 2027 starts in March 2026. Find out more and subscribe to receive updates: https://bit.ly/40fw6fE

Work with us | We are looking for a skilled Project Support Officer to join our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Stream, based in either Canberra or Melbourne. Find out more and apply now: https://bit.ly/4kGWU1Y Please share this post with your networks. #JobAd

AI and #productivity | AI could increase productivity even more than the communications and IT revolution. But for this to happen, Australia needs the right foundations. In this paper, Commissioner Stephen King explores the productivity potential of #AI: https://bit.ly/4tKdKBa #AusEcon #Data

We are exploring issues related to the 2018 GST distribution reforms including, economic and social changes that are affecting states and territories and their finances, and possible alternative arrangements Read our issues paper and share your thoughts: https://bit.ly/3KJvQB4

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 #JobAd

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

'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.'

✈️ 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

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

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

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

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:

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

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

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

'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 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

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.

'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

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.

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 Please share with your networks.

1 ) Out now | Our final report on the inquiry into the circular economy finds that the Australian Government can support sustainable and efficient materials use by reforming regulation, strengthening product stewardship obligations and fostering coordination and innovation.

✈️ Have your say on regional airfares! ✈️ Whether you're a frequent regional/remote flier, a business that depends on #regional #air travel or an expert in #aviation - we want to hear from you. Read more and contribute here: https://bit.ly/4pzaJ39 #Airlines #Remote #Airfare

In this op-ed published in the AFR earlier this week, PC's Dep Chair Alex Robson writes about what went into the reform packages proposed in our final report on creating a dynamic and resilient Australian economy: https://bit.ly/4qamtdu #AusEcon #CompanyTax

Share your insights | We are exploring a range of related issues including how financial sustainability of states and territories may be affected, a 'reasonable' level of horizontal fiscal equalisation, and any relevant international examples. Read more: https://bit.ly/3KJvQB4 Closes on 27 Feb 2026

From everyone here at the PC, we wish you a safe, happy and healthy holiday season. Thank you for your support. The PC team will be taking a break from 25 December 2025, returning to work on Friday 2 January 2026. See you then!

The PC's 2025 Wrapped: A year of insights and engagement As 2025 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on a year of putting productivity at the heart of national conversation, seeking bold ideas from across the country and providing evidence-based advice to shape Australia's future.

Out now | The final report of our 2025 analysis of Australia's National Competition Policy: https://bit.ly/4aZdVBr The report analyses the effects of – occupational licensing reform to promote labour mobility and adopting overseas standards. These would promote competition and increase GDP.

Out Now | Final reports of the PC’s five productivity inquiries The Government has today released the final reports of the PC's five pillars of productivity inquiries – containing 47 recommendations to support productivity growth across five key areas of the economy

1) Innovate 2025 - 27 | 'The PC’s reconciliation journey is closely linked to our research and policy advice,' said Chair Danielle Wood about our 1st Reconciliation Action Plan Artwork thanks to LaToya Kennedy (bit.ly/4qfVH3k) #Reconciliation #ClosingTheGap

1) Closes Fri 19 Dec | Submissions to the PC's study on the impacts of a heavy vehicle productivity reform package closes this week. Your submission can be a detailed document, a paragraph or a brief comment on pc.gov.au

1) Out now | Labour productivity increased by 0.2% in the September quarter and by 0.8% over the year to September 2025, marking four consecutive quarters of labour productivity growth since last year.

Out now | The PC has released an issues paper to guide people in preparing a submission to our inquiry into the 2018 GST distribution reforms. Read the paper: https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries-and-research/gst-reforms/issues/

Out now | The final report of our review of the National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement finds that the system is fragmented and out of reach for many people. Read the report: https://bit.ly/4p75t7h #MentalHealth #SuicidePrevention #LivedExperience #Carers

Join us online today for the 2nd annual Romlie Mokak Oration where the Hon Ken Wyatt AM JP will share his thoughts on ‘Releasing the Shackles – From Past to Present’, from 5pm AEDT Find out more and watch the livestream: https://bit.ly/4o50OSX

Next week | The Hon Ken Wyatt AM JP will deliver this year’s Mokak Oration on Tuesday 4 November in Canberra 5pm AEDT. Ken’s oration titled ‘Releasing the Shackles – From Past to Present’ will be streamed live here: https://bit.ly/4o50OSX Artwork by www.aboriginalartbylani.com.au

New inquiry | The PC has been asked to examine how regional airfares are determined and make recommendations to support a competitive, reliable and affordable regional aviation network. Read the terms of reference and subscribe: https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries-and-research/regional-airfares/

Save the date | The 2025 Mokak Oration, delivered by the Hon Ken Wyatt AM JP, will be streamed live on our website from 5pm AEDT on Tue 4 November 2025. Find out more (More details coming soon): https://bit.ly/47l75ml Artwork by Lani Balzan

There's still time to join us in Sydney! Keynote speakers are Vipin Arora (U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis), Catherine de Fontenay ( @pc.gov.au & Economic Society of Australia) & @graftonquentin.bsky.social (Australian National University). @unswecon.bsky.social @kevinfoxecon.bsky.social

New study | The Treasurer has asked us to study the impacts of a heavy vehicle productivity reform package, under the National Competition Policy. The package aims to increase transport productivity for HVs and support the uptake of heavy zero emissions vehicles (HZEV). https://bit.ly/3J9wAir

Apply now | We are looking to fill two spots on a 6-week paid internship in Canberra. You'll support work on public policy issues that impact the wellbeing of all Australians. More info and apply: https://bit.ly/4n6827S Closes Sun 19 Oct 2025 Please share with your networks.

New submission | This submission summarises aspects of our 2024 inquiry report into Australia’s ECEC sector + points to our annual Report on Government Services and to the Closing the Gap information repository: https://bit.ly/4nPPWsi

Out now | In this submission, we find that the proposed changes to government reporting and public sector employment requirements will build greater understanding of the National Agreement on #ClosingTheGap and strengthen efforts to put it into practice: https://bit.ly/4hnIFO1

The PC's Annual Report 2024-25 is out: https://bit.ly/4mQ7iDR From early childhood education and care to housing construction productivity - our work has informed policy in a range of areas that matter to Australians. For more on the PC and how we work: https://bit.ly/42qp7SQ

In this submission, the PC broadly supports ideas for improving the functioning of the spot and derivative markets and minimising costs for consumers, and finds the Electricity Services Entry Mechanism (ESEM) is a promising means of promoting investment: https://bit.ly/4gWVUoo

New inquiry | The Treasurer has asked us to undertake an inquiry into the 2018 Goods and Services Tax (GST) distribution reforms. Watch this space for the call for submissions. Read the Terms of Reference and subscribe to receive updates: https://bit.ly/3KJvQB4 #GST #AusEcon

1/ ⚖️Competitive neutrality means government businesses shouldn’t have an unfair advantage over private businesses just because they are government-owned.

Our new research project will highlight opportunities to support the health of Australia's ecosystems through policy reform. The first case study will examine how govts can improve regulatory settings to enable the use of nature-based solutions. https://bit.ly/46resZ3 #Environment #Water

Our Chair Danielle Wood will open CEDA's Driving Productivity Growth event on 22 Oct with PC's ongoing 5 pillars of productivity inquiries (https://bit.ly/4m9246d) and proposed reforms for driving Australia's productivity growth. Register to attend: https://bit.ly/4nFkKLw