The Productivity Commission's research report on Carbon Emission Policies in Key Economies has been released by the Government. It indicates responses key economies are taking to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The report is a culmination of a six month study commissioned by the Government to help it, and the Multi Party Climate Change Committee, consider...

This report identifies wide-ranging differences in the ways all levels of government plan and zone land uses and assess development proposals.

Australia's Vocational Education and Training (VET) workforce has several shortcomings which need to be addressed, according to this report by the Productivity Commission. A diverse range of public and private VET providers meets many of the expectations of students and significant segments of industry. However, some industry sectors, such as aged care, disability care and...

This compendium contains all Indigenous data contained in the Report on Government Services 2011. It was compiled by the Steering Committee for the Review of Government Service Provision, for which the Productivity Commission supplies the Secretariat. For a number of years, the Report on Government Services has devoted particular attention to mainstream services delivered to...

This report estimates the levels and patterns of government expenditure on services relating to Indigenous Australians to contribute to a better understanding of its adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of government. This first Indigenous Expenditure Report was released on 28 February 2011. It contains estimates of the levels and patterns of government expenditure on services relating...