This study stems from the Australian Government’s response to the recommendations of the 2014 Financial System Inquiry (the FSI). The FSI found that the superannuation system was not operationally efficient due to a lack of price-based competition in the sector, with the result that potential benefits of scale were not being realised (despite the introduction...

In 2009, the Productivity Commission conducted a ‘roots and branch’ inquiry into Australia’s anti–dumping system—the first such inquiry in more than two decades. Though recommending that a system be retained, the Commission proposed various changes to make the system less protectionist and thereby reduce its detrimental impact on the wider community.

This paper was released on 16 February 2016 to assist participants in preparing a submission to the public inquiry into Marine Fisheries and Aquaculture. It outlines a range of issues about which the Commission is seeking information. Initial submissions are due by Thursday 31 March 2016. Opportunity for further comment will be sought upon release...

Provides an overview of the child care, education and training sector (CCET), presenting both contextual information and high level performance information. Sector scope The child care, education and training sector services covered in this report comprise:

Provides an overview of the health sector, presenting both contextual information and high level performance information. Introduction This sector overview provides an introduction to the Health section of this Report, comprising primary and community health (chapter 10), public hospitals (chapter 11) and mental health management (chapter 12). It provides an overview of the health sector...