Peter Harris gave a keynote presentation to the Australian Labour Law Association Conference on 4 November 2016 in Melbourne, almost twelve months after the Productivity Commission completed its Inquiry Report into Workplace Relations.

This paper was released on 7 November 2016 to assist participants in preparing a submission to the inquiry into Australia’s productivity performance. It outlines a range of issues about which the Commission is seeking information. This paper outlines: the context in which this inquiry is taking place the scope of the inquiry a framework for...

The Productivity Commission is recommending a major overhaul of Australia's data policy framework, including the introduction of a Comprehensive Right to give people more control over their data. Changes in the way business and government manage people's data needs to be a priority if Australia is to reap the benefits of data as an asset...

The Commission has been asked to examine whether the efficiency and effectiveness of human services could be improved by introducing greater competition, contestability and informed user choice. The terms of reference request that the inquiry be undertaken in two parts: the first is to identify services that are best suited to reform by introducing greater...

This paper was released on 20 September 2016 to assist participants in preparing a submission to the public inquiry into Superannuation Alternative Default Models. It outlines a range of issues about which the Commission is seeking information. Initial submissions are due by Friday 28 October 2016. Opportunity for further comment will be sought upon release...