This research paper explores economic mobility – how inequality changes over time – by looking at whose incomes are increasing, and whose are not. It examines income changes over a person’s lifetime, and how incomes change from one generation to the next. It also explores the characteristics of people experiencing poverty.

The final inquiry report sets out the Productivity Commission’s findings and recommendations on the urgent need to renew the 2004 National Water Initiative, due to climate change and changing water demand. The report also sets out the Commission’s assessment of jurisdictions’ progress towards meeting the outcomes and objectives of the 2004 National Water Initiative.

The Productivity Commission has prepared this submission to the Senate Select Committee on Adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI). The submission makes three key points in relation to opportunities to adopt AI in ways that will benefit economic growth.

This paper provides an update on the state of economic inequality in Australia, reviewing the period of the COVID-19 induced recession and recovery. It also deep dives into economic inequality for three cohorts - women, older people and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

This research paper considers the role digital technology can play in improving patient outcomes and enhancing productivity in healthcare. Drawing on case studies, the paper finds that better integrating digital technology into everyday practice could save more than $5 billion a year and ease pressures on Australia's healthcare system.