In her speech to the CSIRO-Monash Superannuation Research Cluster Conference 2016 in Melbourne, the Productivity Commission's deputy chair says evidence based research is a critically endangered beast. Introduction Good morning. And welcome to the 2016 CSIRO-Monash Superannuation Conference. Today, you will hear and learn of the endeavors of the super research cluster. And research dividends...

This draft report explores the future direction of a universal service obligation in an evolving telecommunications market. This draft report was released on 6 December 2016. You are invited to examine the draft report and to make written submissions by Friday 20 January 2017. Key points Rapid developments in telecommunications technology are transforming the ways...

Foreword The Australian Government asked the Commission to investigate whether the efficiency and effectiveness of human services could be improved by introducing greater competition, contestability and informed user choice. The inquiry is to be undertaken in two parts. The first part is the preparation of a study report to identify services that are best suited...

The Productivity Commission has finalised its comprehensive framework to assess the efficiency and competitiveness of Australia's $2 trillion superannuation system. The superannuation system is large, complex and has broad reach. This means even small system improvements can offer significant financial benefits to Australian workers, particularly in their retirement. With the release of this final report...

The Overcoming Indigenous Disadvantage report measures the wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. This comprehensive report card measures where things have improved (or not) against fifty-two indicators across a range of areas including governance, leadership and culture, early childhood, education, health, home and safe and supportive communities, and includes case studies on things...