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[AR p.8](https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/annual-report-2024-25.pdf?VersionId=bfqjeHqLigs8BySIgtARPc4FMv13Q1gA#page=8) [[CP p.8](https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=8)(https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=8)]\n\n## Our purpose / purposes\n\n> To deliver independent, evidence-based advice that improves the wellbeing of all Australians. We do this by focusing on productivity – not as an abstract economic concept, but as a practical and powerful tool for sustainably lifting Australians’ living standards. [AR p.8](https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/annual-report-2024-25.pdf?VersionId=bfqjeHqLigs8BySIgtARPc4FMv13Q1gA#page=8) [[CP p.8](https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=8)(https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=8)]\n\n## How we deliver\n\n> We will lead conversations on economic and public policy issues impacting all Australians. We will build deep subject matter expertise and stakeholder relationships in our focus areas. We will seek out and listen to diverse views and perspectives to inform our work. We will attract and retain a talented and skilled workforce. [CP p.16](https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=16) [[CP p.16](https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=16)(https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=16)]\n\n## Government priorities for this department\n\n- Creating a more dynamic and resilient economy [[CP p.14](https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=14)(https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=14)]\n- Building a skilled and adaptable workforce [[CP p.14](https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=14)(https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=14)]\n- Harnessing data and digital technology [[CP p.14](https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=14)(https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=14)]\n- Delivering quality care more efficiently [[CP p.14](https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=14)(https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=14)]\n- Investing in cheaper, cleaner energy and the net zero transformation [[CP p.14](https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=14)(https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=14)]\n\n## Outcomes\n\n### Outcome 1: Productivity\nWe will build on the findings and recommendations of our Advancing Prosperity report as well as progress our current inquiries into the Australian Government’s 5 productivity pillars: 1. Creating a more dynamic and resilient economy 2. Building a skilled and adaptable workforce 3. Harnessing data and digital technology 4. Delivering quality care more efficiently 5. Investing in cheaper, cleaner energy and the net zero transformation. [CP p.14](https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=14) [[CP p.14](https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=14)(https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=14)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Building on Advancing Prosperity report\n- Progressing inquiries into Australian Government’s 5 productivity pillars\n- Researching productivity in Australia\n\n### Outcome 2: Trade and industry\nWe will continue to deliver the annual Trade and Assistance Review, providing high levels of transparency around industry assistance and protection, and analysis about trade policies around the world as they affect Australian industries. [CP p.14](https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=14) [[CP p.14](https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=14)(https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=14)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Delivering annual Trade and Assistance Review\n- Providing research and policy insights on industry and trade policy\n\n### Outcome 3: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander policy and reporting\nWe will make sure our work is guided by our responsibilities under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap and the priorities and aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. [CP p.14](https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=14) [[CP p.14](https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=14)(https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=14)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Guiding work under National Agreement on Closing the Gap\n- Embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in research and reporting\n\n### Outcome 4: Competitive neutrality\nWe will continue to operate the Australian Government Competitive Neutrality Complaints Office (AGCNCO) and meet our legislative obligations in relation to competitive neutrality. [CP p.14](https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=14) [[CP p.14](https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=14)(https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=14)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Operating AGCNCO\n- Meeting competitive neutrality obligations\n\n### Outcome 5: Data and digital\nWe will undertake research and provide insights and advice on policy arrangements to best leverage data and digital technology for the benefit of the economy and all Australians. [CP p.14](https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=14) [[CP p.14](https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=14)(https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=14)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Researching data and digital technology policy\n- Providing insights and advice on data and digital technology\n\n### Outcome 6: Environment and water\nWe will continue to engage with governments, communities, industries, scientists and academics to broaden our impact in areas where environmental concerns and the economy interact. [CP p.14](https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=14) [[CP p.14](https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=14)(https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=14)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Engaging with stakeholders on environment and water\n- Delivering assessments under Water Act 2007 and Future Drought Fund Act 2019\n\n### Outcome 7: Health and ageing\nWe will undertake research and provide policy insights on how to ease system pressures without sacrificing quality of care. [CP p.14](https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=14) [[CP p.14](https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=14)(https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=14)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Researching health system pressures\n- Providing policy insights on health and ageing\n\n### Outcome 8: Report on Government Services\nWe will continue to provide information on the equity, effectiveness and efficiency of government services through the release of the RoGS. [CP p.14](https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=14) [[CP p.14](https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=14)(https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=14)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Providing information on government services\n- Releasing Report on Government Services\n\n## Values and principles\n\n_PC values_\n\n- Evidence based\n- Operating independently\n- Our processes are transparent\n\n## What they will measure themselves on this year (targets from 2025-26 corporate plan)\n\n| Code | Measure | Target | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| PC01 | % people who agree the PC generates research, analysis and advice that is robust, evidence-based and independent | >80% | [CP p.18](https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=18)(https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=18) |\n| PC02 | # inquiry or commissioned study draft or final reports released | >6 | [CP p.18](https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=18)(https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=18) |\n| PC03 | # research papers, productivity bulletins, Trade and Assistance Review reports and other ongoing products released | >10 | [CP p.18](https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=18)(https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=18) |\n| PC04 | % commissioned work completed on time | 100% | [CP p.18](https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=18)(https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=18) |\n| PC05 | % ongoing products delivered on time and to agreed scope | 100% | [CP p.18](https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=18)(https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=18) |\n| PC06 | # report downloads | 180,000 | [CP p.18](https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=18)(https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=18) |\n| PC07 | # academic citations | >250 | [CP p.18](https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=18)(https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=18) |\n| PC08 | # international engagements | >20 | [CP p.18](https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=18)(https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=18) |\n| PC09 | # media mentions | 12,000 | [CP p.18](https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=18)(https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=18) |\n| PC10 | # articles and opinion pieces | 20 | [CP p.18](https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=18)(https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=18) |\n| PC11 | # social media followers | 32,000 | [CP p.18](https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=18)(https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=18) |\n| PC12 | # speeches and panels by Commissioners and Senior Executive Staff (SES) | 150 | [CP p.18](https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=18)(https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=18) |\n| PC13 | # parliamentary mentions | 155 | [CP p.18](https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=18)(https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=18) |\n| PC14 | # parliamentary hearings | 5 | [CP p.18](https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=18)(https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN#page=18) |\n\n## How they performed last year (results from 2024-25 annual report)\n\n| Code | Measure | Result | Status | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|---|\n| PC01 | % people who agree that the PC generates research, analysis and advice that is robust, evidence-based and independent | 76% | Substantially achieved | [AR p.35](https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/annual-report-2024-25.pdf?VersionId=bfqjeHqLigs8BySIgtARPc4FMv13Q1gA#page=35)(https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/annual-report-2024-25.pdf?VersionId=bfqjeHqLigs8BySIgtARPc4FMv13Q1gA#page=35) |\n| PC02 | # inquiry or commissioned study draft or final reports released | 5 | Partially achieved | [AR p.35](https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/annual-report-2024-25.pdf?VersionId=bfqjeHqLigs8BySIgtARPc4FMv13Q1gA#page=35)(https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/annual-report-2024-25.pdf?VersionId=bfqjeHqLigs8BySIgtARPc4FMv13Q1gA#page=35) |\n| PC03 | # research papers, productivity bulletins, Trade and Assistance Review reports and other ongoing products released | 30 | Achieved | [AR p.35](https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/annual-report-2024-25.pdf?VersionId=bfqjeHqLigs8BySIgtARPc4FMv13Q1gA#page=35)(https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/annual-report-2024-25.pdf?VersionId=bfqjeHqLigs8BySIgtARPc4FMv13Q1gA#page=35) |\n| PC04 | % commissioned work completed on time | 100% | Achieved | [AR p.35](https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/annual-report-2024-25.pdf?VersionId=bfqjeHqLigs8BySIgtARPc4FMv13Q1gA#page=35)(https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/annual-report-2024-25.pdf?VersionId=bfqjeHqLigs8BySIgtARPc4FMv13Q1gA#page=35) |\n| PC05 | % ongoing products delivered on time and to agreed scope | 100% | Achieved | [AR p.35](https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/annual-report-2024-25.pdf?VersionId=bfqjeHqLigs8BySIgtARPc4FMv13Q1gA#page=35)(https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/annual-report-2024-25.pdf?VersionId=bfqjeHqLigs8BySIgtARPc4FMv13Q1gA#page=35) |\n| PC06 | # report downloads | 184,250 | Achieved | [AR p.35](https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/annual-report-2024-25.pdf?VersionId=bfqjeHqLigs8BySIgtARPc4FMv13Q1gA#page=35)(https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/annual-report-2024-25.pdf?VersionId=bfqjeHqLigs8BySIgtARPc4FMv13Q1gA#page=35) |\n| PC07 | # academic citations | 340 | Achieved | [AR p.35](https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/annual-report-2024-25.pdf?VersionId=bfqjeHqLigs8BySIgtARPc4FMv13Q1gA#page=35)(https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/annual-report-2024-25.pdf?VersionId=bfqjeHqLigs8BySIgtARPc4FMv13Q1gA#page=35) |\n| PC08 | # international engagements | 17 | Achieved | [AR p.35](https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/annual-report-2024-25.pdf?VersionId=bfqjeHqLigs8BySIgtARPc4FMv13Q1gA#page=35)(https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/annual-report-2024-25.pdf?VersionId=bfqjeHqLigs8BySIgtARPc4FMv13Q1gA#page=35) |\n| PC09 | # media mentions | 13,462 | Achieved | [AR p.35](https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/annual-report-2024-25.pdf?VersionId=bfqjeHqLigs8BySIgtARPc4FMv13Q1gA#page=35)(https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/annual-report-2024-25.pdf?VersionId=bfqjeHqLigs8BySIgtARPc4FMv13Q1gA#page=35) |\n| PC10 | # articles and opinion pieces | 16 | Partially achieved | [AR p.35](https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/annual-report-2024-25.pdf?VersionId=bfqjeHqLigs8BySIgtARPc4FMv13Q1gA#page=35)(https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/annual-report-2024-25.pdf?VersionId=bfqjeHqLigs8BySIgtARPc4FMv13Q1gA#page=35) |\n| PC11 | # social media followers | 24,037 | Achieved | [AR p.35](https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/annual-report-2024-25.pdf?VersionId=bfqjeHqLigs8BySIgtARPc4FMv13Q1gA#page=35)(https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/annual-report-2024-25.pdf?VersionId=bfqjeHqLigs8BySIgtARPc4FMv13Q1gA#page=35) |\n| PC12 | # speeches and panels by Commissioners and Senior Executive Staff (SES) | 163 | Achieved | [AR p.35](https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/annual-report-2024-25.pdf?VersionId=bfqjeHqLigs8BySIgtARPc4FMv13Q1gA#page=35)(https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/annual-report-2024-25.pdf?VersionId=bfqjeHqLigs8BySIgtARPc4FMv13Q1gA#page=35) |\n| PC13 | # parliamentary mentions | 94 | Not achieved | [AR p.35](https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/annual-report-2024-25.pdf?VersionId=bfqjeHqLigs8BySIgtARPc4FMv13Q1gA#page=35)(https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/annual-report-2024-25.pdf?VersionId=bfqjeHqLigs8BySIgtARPc4FMv13Q1gA#page=35) |\n| PC14 | # 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Treat this as an evidence pack for editorial review, not a final judgement.\n\n## Source Coverage\n\n| Source type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| annual-reports | 5 |\n| corporate-plans | 5 |\n| global-intelligence | 4 |\n| other-pdfs | 5 |\n| pages | 38 |\n\n## Executive Readout\n\n### Purpose\n\n- [Page 5]\nAnnual Report 2024-25\nContents\nTransmittal letter iii\nForeword vi\nAbout us 1\nVision 2\nWhat we do 2\nHow we work 3\nOur legislation and governance 4\nOur commissioners and staff 5\nOur year in review 7\nKey statistics and facts 8\nAchievements by focus area 9\nAnnual Performance Statement 26\nIntroductory statement 27\nEntity purpose 27\nResults 27\nManagement and accountability 35\nCommissioners and staff 36\nOutcome, objective and resources 37\nGovernance 37\nManagement of human resources 42\nOther reporting requirements 47\nFinancial statements 54\nIndexes 95\nList of requirements – non-corporate Commonwealth entities 96\nIndex 102\nAcronyms and abbreviations 105\nv\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/annual-report-2024-25.pdf?VersionId=bfqjeHqLigs8BySIgtARPc4FMv13Q1gA)`\n- D\nownload a summary of the results:\nStakeholder survey report 2024-25 (PDF - 211.7 KB)\nStakeholder survey report 2024-25 (Word - 140.8 KB)\nContents\nPreliminaries\nCover, Copyright and publication detail, Transmittal letter, Contents, and Foreword\nAbout us\nVision\nWhat we do\nHow we work\nOur legislation and governance\nOur Commissioners and staff\nOur year in review\nKey statistics and facts\nAchievements by focus area\nAnnual performance statement\nIntroductory statement\nEntity purpose\nResults\nManagement and accountability\nCommissioners and staff\nOutcome, objective and resources\nGovernance\nManagement of human resources\nOther reporting requirements\nFinancial Statements\nIndexes\nAnnual reporting requirements and aids to access\nList of requirements – non-corporate Commonwealth entities\nIndex\nAcronyms and abbreviations\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__00.html (https://www.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/annual-report-2024-25)`\n- [Page 5]\nContents\nLetter of transmittal iii\nForeword vii\nCommissioners ix\n1 About the Commission 1\nThe Commission's role 1\nCommissioners and staff 2\n2 Annual Performance Statement 5\nIntroductory statement 5\nEntity purpose 5\nResults 5\n3 The year in review: Commission activities 11\nPublic inquiries and commissioned studies 11\nPerformance reporting and other services to government bodies 13\nCompetitive neutrality activities 15\nOther research activities and annual reporting 15\n4 The policy and wider impact of Commission activities 17\nAssessing the Commission's performance 17\nGenerating effective debate 17\nTransparency and community engagement 19\nTimeliness and cost effectiveness 20\nCommission capabilities, linkages and networks 21\n5 Management and accountability 23\nCommissioners and staff 23\nOutcome objective and resources 25\nGovernance 25\nCONTENTS v\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/2020-21/annual-report-2020-21.pdf)`\n- [Page 7]\nContents\nContents\nTransmittal letter iii\nForeword v\nContents vii\nCommissioners ix\nAbout the Commission 1\nThe Commission's role 1\nCommissioners and staff 2\nAnnual Performance Statement 5\nIntroductory statement 5\nEntity purpose 5\nResults 5\nThe year in review: Commission activities 11\nPublic inquiries and commissioned studies 11\nPerformance reporting and other services 13\nCompetitive neutrality activities 14\nOther research activities and annual reporting 15\nThe policy and wider impact of Commission activities 17\nAssessing the Commission's performance 17\nGenerating effective debate 17\nTransparency and community engagement 19\nTimeliness and cost effectiveness 19\nCommission capabilities, linkages and networks 20\nManagement and accountability 21\nCommissioners and staff 21\nOutcome, objective and resources 22\nGovernance 22\nExternal and internal scrutiny 25\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/2021-22/annual-report-2021-22.pdf)`\n\n### Role and Functions\n\n- [Page 12]\nAnnual Report 2022\nFigure 1 – Main activities of the Productivity Commission\nThe Government’s objective for the Treasury portfolio:\nStrong sustainable economic growth and the improved wellbeing of Australians\nThe Government’s objective for the Productivity Commission:\nWell-informed policy decision-making and public understanding on matters relating to Australia’s productivity\nand living standards, based on independent and transparent analysis from a community-wide perspective\nThe following main activities contribute to the Government’s objective\nGovernment- Performance monitoring Competitive Research projects\ncommissioned and benchmarking and neutrality complaints and annual\nprojects other services activities reporting\n• inquiries with or • commonwealth and • investigations and • research reports\nwithout public state government reports on\n• annual reporting on\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/2021-22/annual-report-2021-22.pdf)`\n- [Page 10]\nAnnual Report 2023\nFigure 1 – Main activities of the Productivity Commission\nThe Government’s objective for the Treasury portfolio:\nStrong sustainable economic growth and the improved wellbeing of Australians\nThe Government’s objective for the Productivity Commission:\nWell-informed policy decision-making and public understanding on matters relating to Australia’s\nproductivity and living standards, based on independent and transparent analysis from a\ncommunity-wide perspective\nThe following main activities contribute to the Government’s objective\nGovernment- Performance Competitive Research projects\ncommissioned monitoring and neutrality and annual\nprojects benchmarking and complaints activities reporting\nother services\n• inquiries with or • commonwealth • investigations and • research reports\nwithout public and state reports on • annual reporting\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/2022-23/annual-report-2022-23.pdf)`\n- [Page 103]\nAnnual Report 2024-25\nPGPA rule Part of\nreference report Description Requirement\n17AE(2) Where the outcomes and programs administered by the entity If applicable,\ndiffer from any Portfolio Budget Statement, Portfolio Additional Mandatory\nEstimates Statement or other portfolio estimates statement that\nwas prepared for the entity for the period, include details of\nvariation and reasons for change.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/annual-report-2024-25.pdf?VersionId=bfqjeHqLigs8BySIgtARPc4FMv13Q1gA)`\n- 17AE(1)(b) N/A An outline of the structure of the portfolio Portfolio departments -\nof the entity. mandatory\n17AE(2) N/A Where the outcomes and programs If applicable,\nadministered by the entity differ from any Mandatory\nPortfolio Budget Statement, Portfolio\nAdditional Estimates Statement or other\nportfolio estimates statement that was\nprepared for the entity for the period,\ninclude details of variation and reasons\nfor change.\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/2021-22/annual-report-2021-22.pdf)`\n- [Page 22]\nAttachment A4\nCompliance index\nCompliance with the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit requirements for annual reports\npage\nLetter of transmittal III\nTable of contents IX\nIndex 189\nGlossary X\nContact officer 34\nInternet addresses 34\nReview\nReview by the Chair and Commissioners 1-17\nRole and functions of the Commission 19\nOrganisational structure 20\nOutcome and outputs structure 44\nWhere outcome and output structures differ from PBS format n.a.\n Source: `other-pdfs/03-annual-report-2013-14-appendixa.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/2013-14/03-annual-report-2013-14-appendixa.pdf)`\n- [Page 4]\nProductivity Commission\nContents\nStatement of preparation 3\nMessage from the Chair 5\nAbout us 7\nVision 7\nWhat we do 7\nHow we work 8\nOur legislation and governance 9\nOur operating environment 10\nAustralian Government sets new expectations for the PC 10\nIndependent performance reporting more important than ever 11\nInvesting in our organisational culture and capability 12\nOur strategy 13\nOur aspirations 13\nOur focus areas 14\nHow we will deliver 15\nOur performance 17\nRisk governance 18\nAppendix 19\n4\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/about/corporate-plan/2024-28/corporate-plan-2024-28.pdf)`\n\n### Strategic Priorities\n\n- [pages 38,39,40]\ney priority for the Commission during 2021-22, given the impacts\nof the COVID-19 pandemic across Australia.\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/2021-22/annual-report-2021-22.pdf)`\n- [Page 24]\nProductivity Commission\nEducation and early childhood\n2 2\ninquiries submissions made\n1 9\narticle and opinion piece speeches and panels\nIn December 2024, the Australian Government asked us to identify the highest priority reform areas under\n5 pillars of productivity – including building a skilled and adaptable workforce.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/annual-report-2024-25.pdf?VersionId=bfqjeHqLigs8BySIgtARPc4FMv13Q1gA)`\n- [Page 25]\nAnnual Report 2024-25\nEmployment and workforce\n1\ninquiry\nIn December 2024, the Australian Government asked us to identify the highest priority reform areas under\n5 pillars of productivity – including building a skilled and adaptable workforce.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/annual-report-2024-25.pdf?VersionId=bfqjeHqLigs8BySIgtARPc4FMv13Q1gA)`\n- [Page 111]\nAnnual Report 2024-25\nAcronyms and abbreviations\nAGCNCO Australian Government Competitive Neutrality Complaints Office\nAgreement, the National Agreement on Closing the Gap\nAI Artificial Intelligence\nANAO Australian National Audit Office\nANZSOG Australian and New Zealand School of Government\nAPS Australian Public Service\nAPSC Australian Public Service Commission\nCFFR Council on Federal Financial Relations\nDT Digital Technologies\nEAP Employee Assistance Program\nECEC Early Childhood Education and Care\nEL Executive Level\nESD Ecologically Sustainable Development\nFOI Act Freedom of Information Act 1982\nGST Goods and Service Tax\nIMF International Monetary Fund\nHSC Health and Safety Committee\nNACC National Anti-Corruption Commission\nNWI National Water Initiative\nOECD Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development\nPC Productivity Commission\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/annual-report-2024-25.pdf?VersionId=bfqjeHqLigs8BySIgtARPc4FMv13Q1gA)`\n- [Page 21]\nAnnual Report 2024-25\nClimate change and energy\nIn December 2024, the Australian Government asked us to identify the highest priority reform areas under\n5 pillars of productivity – including investing in cheaper, cleaner energy and the net zero transformation.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/annual-report-2024-25.pdf?VersionId=bfqjeHqLigs8BySIgtARPc4FMv13Q1gA)`\n- [Page 23]\nAnnual Report 2024-25\nData and digital\nIn December 2024, the Australian Government asked us to identify the highest priority reform areas under\n5 pillars of productivity – including harnessing data and digital technology.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/annual-report-2024-25.pdf?VersionId=bfqjeHqLigs8BySIgtARPc4FMv13Q1gA)`\n- In 2022-23, the Commission:\n• Undertook an integrity maturity self-assessment against the Commonwealth Integrity Maturity Framework,\nwhich:\n– concluded that the Commission was compliant with the Framework requirements\n– has helped inform future priorities and actions, and\n– set a benchmark against which to measure progress over time\n• Regularised communications with staff on integrity-related matters, including on APS reform, the\nCommonwealth integrity maturity framework, Respect@Work amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 and\nthe establishment of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC)\n• Developed an Integrity Hub, which is regularly updated with relevant guidance materials\n• Started work on the “Our Culture of Integrity” framework, which will:\n– situate over 20 different policies and procedures to provide a more holistic overview of integrity\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/2022-23/annual-report-2022-23.pdf)`\n- [pages 35,36]\non integrity-related matters, including on APS reform, the\nCommonwealth integrity maturity framework, Respect@Work amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 and\nthe establishment of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC)\n• Developed an Integrity Hub, which is regularly updated with relevant guidance materials\n• Started work on the “Our Culture of Integrity” framework, which will:\n– situate over 20 different policies and procedures to provide a more holistic overview of integrity\nrequirements across HR, Finance, Freedom of Information, Privacy and ICT functions, and\n– outline priority actions\n• Provided information to all staff, and delivered initial training to Senior Executive Staff, on the new\nRespect@Work legislation, with further actions to be included in the Integrity Framework.\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/2022-23/annual-report-2022-23.pdf)`\n- Disability employment was one of the key focus areas of the PC’s Workplace Diversity and Inclusion\nStrategy 2019–22 and has continued to be a priority for the PC during 2023-24.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/annual-report-2023-24/annual-report-2023-24.pdf)`\n- Corporate plan 2025–29\n29 Aug 2025\nThe 2025–29 Productivity Commission (PC) Corporate plan provides strategic direction to guide our activities from 1 July 2025 through to 30 June 2029.\n Source: `pages/corporate-plans-index.html (https://www.pc.gov.au/about/corporate-plan)`\n\n## KPIs, Targets, and Where They Are At\n\n- Generating effective public debate\nTable 4 – Performance measure levels\n2024-25\nKey performance indicator Target Actual Result\n# media mentions 8,000 13,462 Achieved\n# articles and opinion pieces 20 16 Partially achieved\n# social media followers 22,000 24,037 Achieved\n# speeches and panels by Commissioners and Senior Executive >150 163 Achieved\nStaff (SES)\n# parliamentary mentions >155 94 Not achieved\n# parliamentary hearings >5 3 Not achieved\nAnalysis\nIn the Annual Stakeholder Survey 2024-25:\n78% of respondents agreed that the PC is a trusted, credible and authoritative leader in economic\nand public policy discussions in Australia.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/annual-report-2024-25.pdf?VersionId=bfqjeHqLigs8BySIgtARPc4FMv13Q1gA)`\n- [Page 35]\nAnnual Report 2024-25\nOur performance\nTable 2 – Performance measure levels\nPerformance measure Performance level\nAchieved 100% or more\nSubstantially achieved 90–99.9%\nPartially achieved 75–89.9%\nNot achieved <75%\nNot assessed Result was unavailable as per footnotes.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/annual-report-2024-25.pdf?VersionId=bfqjeHqLigs8BySIgtARPc4FMv13Q1gA)`\n- Providing a valuable source of robust evidence-based analysis\nTable 3 – Performance measure levels\n2024-25\nKey performance indicator Target Actual Result\n% people who agree that the PC generates research, analysis 80% 76% Substantially\nand advice that is robust, evidence-based and independent achieved\n# inquiry or commissioned study draft or final reports released >6 5 Partially achieved\n# research papers, productivity bulletins, Trade and Assistance >10 30\nAchieved\nReview reports and other ongoing products released\n% commissioned work completed on time 100% Achieved\n% ongoing products delivered on time and to agreed scope 100% Achieved\n# report downloads 180,000 184,250 Achieved\n# academic citations >150 340 Achieved\n# international engagements >10 17 Achieved\n% of modelling results and methodology made available 100% Achieved\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/annual-report-2024-25.pdf?VersionId=bfqjeHqLigs8BySIgtARPc4FMv13Q1gA)`\n- Engaging effectively with the government and community\nTable 5 – Performance measure levels\n2024-25\nKey performance indicator Target Actual Result\n# people who agree that the PC’s publications, reports and papers 80% 59% Not achieved\nare engaging and easy to read\nWeb Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 level AA 100% Not assessed1\ncompliance standards met\n# webpage views 2m 1.9m Substantially\nachieved\n# submissions received2 500 2,200 Achieved\n# meetings held with the community by Commissioners and SES >1,000 565 Not achieved\n# meetings held with government on policy issues by >50 495 Achieved\nCommissioners and SES\nAustralian Government is offered briefings at the completion of all 100% Achieved\ncommissioned inquiries and reviews\n# inquiries/commissioned studies that consider preparation of an 100% 100% Achieved\nAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander engagement plan\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/annual-report-2024-25.pdf?VersionId=bfqjeHqLigs8BySIgtARPc4FMv13Q1gA)`\n- Providing a valuable source of robust evidence-based analysis\nKey performance results Target\n% people who agree the PC generates research, analysis and advice that is robust, evidence-based >80%\nand independent\n# inquiry or commissioned study draft or final reports released >6\n# research papers, productivity bulletins, Trade and Assistance Review reports and other ongoing >10\nproducts released\n% commissioned work completed on time 100%\n% ongoing products delivered on time and to agreed scope 100%\n# report downloads 180,000\n# academic citations >250\n# international engagements >20\n% of modelling results and methodology made available 100%\n% chart and table data made available in a usable and accessible format (Excel or CSV files) 100%\nGenerating effective public debate\nKey performance results Target\n# media mentions 12,000\n# articles and opinion pieces 20\n# social media followers 32,000\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN)`\n- [Page 20]\nProductivity Commission\nTable 1 – Changes to 2025-26 PBS key performance results\nOriginal New Rationale\n>80% respondents in the Annual >80% people who agree the PC We updated our Annual Stakeholder\nStakeholder Surveys consider the generates research, analysis and Survey questions in 2024-25 to better\nCommission’s work high quality advice that is robust, evidence-based align with our key performance\nand independent measures.\n>80% respondents in Annual >80% people who agree the PC’s We updated our Annual Stakeholder\nStakeholder Survey find Commission publications, reports and papers are Survey questions in 2024-25 to\nreports easy to read and engaging engaging and easy to read better align with our key performance\nmeasures.\n>90% people are satisfied with their >90% people who agree the PC We updated our Annual Stakeholder\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN)`\n- The Commission completed five inquiries or studies in 2020-21, compared with four in\n2019-20.\n• A whole‑of‑government evaluation strategy for policies and programs affecting\nAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.\n• A study into regulation in the resources sector, that examined how regulation is designed,\nadministered and enforced and identified examples of leading practice in regulation of\nthe sector.\n• A review of the National Agreement for Skills and Workforce Development, which\nexamined how well the Agreement's goals have been achieved and its suitability for the\nfuture, including options for reform across coordination, funding, pricing and efficiency.\n• The second of the Commission's triennial inquiries into the progress of reform in\nAustralia’s water resources sector, as required by the Water Act 2007.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/2020-21/annual-report-2020-21.pdf)`\n- [pages 21,22,23,24]\nthe sector.\n• A review of the National Agreement for Skills and Workforce Development, which\nexamined how well the Agreement's goals have been achieved and its suitability for the\nfuture, including options for reform across coordination, funding, pricing and efficiency.\n• The second of the Commission's triennial inquiries into the progress of reform in\nAustralia’s water resources sector, as required by the Water Act 2007.\n• The study into Australia's resilience to global supply chain disruptions\nThis meant there were three inquiries and four studies underway at some point during\n2020‑21 (figure 3).\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/2020-21/annual-report-2020-21.pdf)`\n- During 2020‑21, the Commission recorded energy usage of 3,307 MJ/person/annum\n(2019‑20: 4,407 MJ/person/annum) against the Government’s energy target of 7,500\nMJ/person/annum for tenant light and power usage in office buildings.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/2020-21/annual-report-2020-21.pdf)`\n- Table 1 – Updated key performance results\nOriginal New Rationale\n>80% respondents in the Annual >80% people who agree the PC We updated our Annual\nStakeholder Surveys consider generates research, analysis and Stakeholder Survey questions in\nthe Commission’s work high advice that is robust, evidence- 2024-25 to better align with our\nquality based and independent key performance measures.\n>80% respondents in Annual >80% people who agree the PC’s We updated our Annual\nStakeholder Survey find publications, reports and papers are Stakeholder Survey questions in\nCommission reports easy to engaging and easy to read 2024-25 to better align with our\nread and engaging key performance measures.\n>90% people are satisfied with >90% people who agree the PC We updated our Annual\ntheir experience in engaging provides enough time for meaningful Stakeholder Survey questions in\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/annual-report-2024-25.pdf?VersionId=bfqjeHqLigs8BySIgtARPc4FMv13Q1gA)`\n- [pages 38,39,40,41,42]\nachieved\nAnalysis\nIn the Annual Stakeholder Survey 2024-25:\n78% of respondents agreed that the PC is a trusted, credible and authoritative leader in economic\nand public policy discussions in Australia.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/annual-report-2024-25.pdf?VersionId=bfqjeHqLigs8BySIgtARPc4FMv13Q1gA)`\n- The operating result for 2024-25 was\na $2.6 million deficit ($5.0 million in 2023-24), after accounting for depreciation and amortisation expenses.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/annual-report-2024-25.pdf?VersionId=bfqjeHqLigs8BySIgtARPc4FMv13Q1gA)`\n- During 2013-14, the Commission recorded energy usage of 8 103 MJ/person/annum\n(2012-13: 7 237 MJ/person/annum) against the Government’s energy target of 7 500\nMJ/person/annum for tenant light and power usage in office buildings.\n Source: `other-pdfs/03-annual-report-2013-14-appendixa.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/2013-14/03-annual-report-2013-14-appendixa.pdf)`\n- [Page 12]\nAnnual Report 2022\nFigure 1 – Main activities of the Productivity Commission\nThe Government’s objective for the Treasury portfolio:\nStrong sustainable economic growth and the improved wellbeing of Australians\nThe Government’s objective for the Productivity Commission:\nWell-informed policy decision-making and public understanding on matters relating to Australia’s productivity\nand living standards, based on independent and transparent analysis from a community-wide perspective\nThe following main activities contribute to the Government’s objective\nGovernment- Performance monitoring Competitive Research projects\ncommissioned and benchmarking and neutrality complaints and annual\nprojects other services activities reporting\n• inquiries with or • commonwealth and • investigations and • research reports\nwithout public state government reports on\n• annual reporting on\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/2021-22/annual-report-2021-22.pdf)`\n\n## Key Metrics\n\n| Values found | Evidence | Source |\n|---|---|---|\n| $314,000 | Annual appropriations ('recoverable GST exclusive')\nDepartmental\nOrdinary annual services1 37,023 37,418\nCapital budget2 851 834\nAnnual appropriation 37,874 38,252\nAdjustments to appropriation3 1,566 1,604\nTotal appropriation 39,440 39,856\nAppropriation applied (current and prior years)\nOrdinary annual services 43,135 36,910\nCapital budget 735 249\nTotal appropriation applied 43,870 37,159\nVariance4 (4,430) 2,697\n1 In 2023-24, no appropriations ha | `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/annual-report-2023-24/annual-report-2023-24.pdf)` |\n| $1.5 million, 1.5 million | The variance in the\nopening and closing balances for Contributed Equity reflect the reclassification of\n$1.5 million from Annual Operating Appropriation to Departmental Capital Budget. | `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/2020-21/annual-report-2020-21.pdf)` |\n| $24.5 million, $4.3 million, 24.5 million, 4.3 million | The major\nexpenses in 2020-21 were $24.5 million in respect of employee expenses, $4.3 million\nrelating to supplier payments, and $4.3 million in asset depreciation, amortisation and related\nexpenses. | `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/2020-21/annual-report-2020-21.pdf)` |\n| $2.6 million, $5.0 million, 2.6 million, 5.0 million | The operating result for 2024-25 was\na $2.6 million deficit ($5.0 million in 2023-24), after accounting for depreciation and amortisation expenses. | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/annual-report-2024-25.pdf?VersionId=bfqjeHqLigs8BySIgtARPc4FMv13Q1gA)` |\n| $2.2 million, 2.2 million | The operating result for 2020-21 was a $2.2 million surplus, after excluding those\ndepreciation and amortisation expenses. | `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/2020-21/annual-report-2020-21.pdf)` |\n| $5.7 million, 5.7 million | The operating result for 2021-22\nwas a $5.7 million surplus, after excluding those depreciation and amortisation expenses. | `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/2021-22/annual-report-2021-22.pdf)` |\n\n## Key Achievements\n\n- Providing a valuable source of robust evidence-based analysis\nKey performance results Target\n% people who agree the PC generates research, analysis and advice that is robust, evidence-based >80%\nand independent\n# inquiry or commissioned study draft or final reports released >6\n# research papers, productivity bulletins, Trade and Assistance Review reports and other ongoing >10\nproducts released\n% commissioned work completed on time 100%\n% ongoing products delivered on time and to agreed scope 100%\n# report downloads 180,000\n# academic citations >250\n# international engagements >20\n% of modelling results and methodology made available 100%\n% chart and table data made available in a usable and accessible format (Excel or CSV files) 100%\nGenerating effective public debate\nKey performance results Target\n# media mentions 12,000\n# articles and opinion pieces 20\n# social media followers 32,000\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN)`\n- The Commission completed five inquiries or studies in 2020-21, compared with four in\n2019-20.\n• A whole‑of‑government evaluation strategy for policies and programs affecting\nAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.\n• A study into regulation in the resources sector, that examined how regulation is designed,\nadministered and enforced and identified examples of leading practice in regulation of\nthe sector.\n• A review of the National Agreement for Skills and Workforce Development, which\nexamined how well the Agreement's goals have been achieved and its suitability for the\nfuture, including options for reform across coordination, funding, pricing and efficiency.\n• The second of the Commission's triennial inquiries into the progress of reform in\nAustralia’s water resources sector, as required by the Water Act 2007.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/2020-21/annual-report-2020-21.pdf)`\n- Providing a valuable source of robust evidence-based analysis\nTable 3 – Performance measure levels\n2024-25\nKey performance indicator Target Actual Result\n% people who agree that the PC generates research, analysis 80% 76% Substantially\nand advice that is robust, evidence-based and independent achieved\n# inquiry or commissioned study draft or final reports released >6 5 Partially achieved\n# research papers, productivity bulletins, Trade and Assistance >10 30\nAchieved\nReview reports and other ongoing products released\n% commissioned work completed on time 100% Achieved\n% ongoing products delivered on time and to agreed scope 100% Achieved\n# report downloads 180,000 184,250 Achieved\n# academic citations >150 340 Achieved\n# international engagements >10 17 Achieved\n% of modelling results and methodology made available 100% Achieved\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/annual-report-2024-25.pdf?VersionId=bfqjeHqLigs8BySIgtARPc4FMv13Q1gA)`\n- Performance measures Key performance indicators\nProviding a valuable source 80% of respondents in the Annual Stakeholder Surveys consider the PC’s work high\nquality\nof robust evidence-based\n>6 reports Inquiry or commissioned study draft or final reports released\nanalysis\n>10 papers released, including research papers, productivity bulletins, Trade and\nAssistance Review reports and other ongoing products\n100% of commissioned work completed on time\n100% of ongoing products delivered on time and to agreed scope\n180,000 report downloads\n>150 academic citations per year\n>10 per year international engagements\nModelling results and methodology are made available for 100% publicly released\nreports\n100% of released chart and table data made available in a usable and accessible\nformat (excel or CSV files)\nGenerating effective public >8,000 media mentions per year\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/about/corporate-plan/2024-28/corporate-plan-2024-28.pdf)`\n- In 2022-23, the Commission:\n• Undertook an integrity maturity self-assessment against the Commonwealth Integrity Maturity Framework,\nwhich:\n– concluded that the Commission was compliant with the Framework requirements\n– has helped inform future priorities and actions, and\n– set a benchmark against which to measure progress over time\n• Regularised communications with staff on integrity-related matters, including on APS reform, the\nCommonwealth integrity maturity framework, Respect@Work amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 and\nthe establishment of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC)\n• Developed an Integrity Hub, which is regularly updated with relevant guidance materials\n• Started work on the “Our Culture of Integrity” framework, which will:\n– situate over 20 different policies and procedures to provide a more holistic overview of integrity\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/2022-23/annual-report-2022-23.pdf)`\n- The PC completed six inquiries or studies in 2023-24 compared with seven inquiries or studies completed in\n2022-23.\n• An inquiry into the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector.\n• An inquiry to analyse motivations for philanthropic giving in Australia and identify opportunities to grow it further.\n• An inquiry into the effectiveness of Part 3 of the Future Drought Fund Act 2019.\n• The second five-yearly review into the effectiveness of the implementation of the Murray–Darling Basin\nPlan and its water resource plans.\n• The third triennial assessment of the progress of all Australian governments towards the outcomes of the\nNational Water Initiative (NWI).\n• The first three-yearly review of progress under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/annual-report-2023-24/annual-report-2023-24.pdf)`\n- [pages 21,22,23,24]\nthe sector.\n• A review of the National Agreement for Skills and Workforce Development, which\nexamined how well the Agreement's goals have been achieved and its suitability for the\nfuture, including options for reform across coordination, funding, pricing and efficiency.\n• The second of the Commission's triennial inquiries into the progress of reform in\nAustralia’s water resources sector, as required by the Water Act 2007.\n• The study into Australia's resilience to global supply chain disruptions\nThis meant there were three inquiries and four studies underway at some point during\n2020‑21 (figure 3).\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/2020-21/annual-report-2020-21.pdf)`\n- In 2023-24, the PC:\n• Reviewed and reissued several integrity-based policies, including:\n– HR policies related to managing public interest disclosures, the APS Code of Conduct, review of\nactions, conflicts of interest, and gifts and benefits\n– finance policies, such as those related to procurement (pending approval at 30 June 2024), corporate\ncredit cards, fraud control, and risk management\n– DT policies related to acceptable use of DT resources, and use of generative AI.\n• Provided regular updates and communication with staff on integrity-related matters and maintained an up-\nto-date Integrity Hub.\n• Promoted mandatory compliance and integrity training to all staff, including by:\n– making new starters aware of the requirement to complete integrity training, as required by section 19\nof the Australian Public Service Commissioner’s Directions 2022 – as at 30 June 2024, 86% of new\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/annual-report-2023-24/annual-report-2023-24.pdf)`\n- [Page 5]\nAnnual Report 2024-25\nContents\nTransmittal letter iii\nForeword vi\nAbout us 1\nVision 2\nWhat we do 2\nHow we work 3\nOur legislation and governance 4\nOur commissioners and staff 5\nOur year in review 7\nKey statistics and facts 8\nAchievements by focus area 9\nAnnual Performance Statement 26\nIntroductory statement 27\nEntity purpose 27\nResults 27\nManagement and accountability 35\nCommissioners and staff 36\nOutcome, objective and resources 37\nGovernance 37\nManagement of human resources 42\nOther reporting requirements 47\nFinancial statements 54\nIndexes 95\nList of requirements – non-corporate Commonwealth entities 96\nIndex 102\nAcronyms and abbreviations 105\nv\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/annual-report-2024-25.pdf?VersionId=bfqjeHqLigs8BySIgtARPc4FMv13Q1gA)`\n- Engaging effectively with the government and community\nTable 5 – Performance measure levels\n2024-25\nKey performance indicator Target Actual Result\n# people who agree that the PC’s publications, reports and papers 80% 59% Not achieved\nare engaging and easy to read\nWeb Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 level AA 100% Not assessed1\ncompliance standards met\n# webpage views 2m 1.9m Substantially\nachieved\n# submissions received2 500 2,200 Achieved\n# meetings held with the community by Commissioners and SES >1,000 565 Not achieved\n# meetings held with government on policy issues by >50 495 Achieved\nCommissioners and SES\nAustralian Government is offered briefings at the completion of all 100% Achieved\ncommissioned inquiries and reviews\n# inquiries/commissioned studies that consider preparation of an 100% 100% Achieved\nAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander engagement plan\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/annual-report-2024-25.pdf?VersionId=bfqjeHqLigs8BySIgtARPc4FMv13Q1gA)`\n- [Page 108]\nProductivity Commission\nIndex\nAbout us, 1\nVision, 2\nWhat we do, 2\nHow we work, 3\nOur values, 3\nOur legislation and governance, 4\nCommissioners and staff, 5,6\nAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander policy and reporting, 13\nClosing the Gap Annual Data Compilation Report 2024, 30\nClosing the Gap Annual Data Compilation Report 2024 and dashboard, 30\nIndigenous Employment, 92\nIndigenous research methodologies, 14,31\nNational Agreement on Closing the Gap, 2,13,14,25,46\nReconciliation Action Plan (RAP), 14\nStatement of Commitment: Our Transformation Journey under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap, 14,46\nAchievements by focus area, 9\nProductivity, 9,10\nTrade and industry, 11,12\nAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander policy and reporting, 13,14\nClimate change and energy, 15\nCompetition, 16\nData and digital, 17\nEducation and early childhood, 18\nEmployment and workforce, 19\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/annual-report-2024-25.pdf?VersionId=bfqjeHqLigs8BySIgtARPc4FMv13Q1gA)`\n- D\nownload a summary of the results:\nStakeholder survey report 2024-25 (PDF - 211.7 KB)\nStakeholder survey report 2024-25 (Word - 140.8 KB)\nContents\nPreliminaries\nCover, Copyright and publication detail, Transmittal letter, Contents, and Foreword\nAbout us\nVision\nWhat we do\nHow we work\nOur legislation and governance\nOur Commissioners and staff\nOur year in review\nKey statistics and facts\nAchievements by focus area\nAnnual performance statement\nIntroductory statement\nEntity purpose\nResults\nManagement and accountability\nCommissioners and staff\nOutcome, objective and resources\nGovernance\nManagement of human resources\nOther reporting requirements\nFinancial Statements\nIndexes\nAnnual reporting requirements and aids to access\nList of requirements – non-corporate Commonwealth entities\nIndex\nAcronyms and abbreviations\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__00.html (https://www.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/annual-report-2024-25)`\n\n## Key Issues, Risks, and Recommendations\n\n- [Page 4]\nProductivity Commission\nContents\nStatement of preparation 3\nMessage from the Chair 5\nAbout us 6\nVision 6\nWhat we do 6\nHow we work 7\nOur legislation and governance 8\nOur operating environment 9\nImproving productivity growth is our nation’s biggest challenge 9\nGovernments reaffirm their commitment to independent performance reporting 10\nInclusion and diversity are central to the way we work 11\nOur strategy 13\nOur focus areas 14\nHow we will deliver 16\nOur performance 18\nRisk governance 21\nAppendix 22\n4\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN)`\n- Table 6 Audit and Risk Committee membership 2020-21\nMember name Qualifications, knowledge, skills or Number of meetings Total annual\nexperience attended remuneration\nPaul Lindwall a Paul has over 30 years’ experience in the 5 $0\nAustralia public service as an economist\nand financial specialist at Defence,\nTreasury, Finance and the Productivity\nCommission.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/2020-21/annual-report-2020-21.pdf)`\n- [Page 34]\nAnnual Report 2022\nTable 5 – Audit and Risk Committee membership 2021-22\nMember Number of Total annual\nname Qualifications, knowledge, skills or experience meetings attended remuneration\nNeil Byron Neil has extensive experience in the Australian Public Service as 4.5 $10,500\nan economist including 12 years as a Commissioner at the\nProductivity Commission.\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/2021-22/annual-report-2021-22.pdf)`\n- Table 6 – Audit and Risk Committee membership 2022-23\nNumber of Total annual\nMember name Qualifications, knowledge, skills or experience meetings attended remuneration\nNeil Byrona Neil has extensive experience in the Australian Public Service 4/4 $12,206\nas an economist including 12 years as a Commissioner at the\nProductivity Commission (1998-2010).\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/2022-23/annual-report-2022-23.pdf)`\n- Table 4 – Audit and Risk Committee membership 2023-24\nNumber of\nmeetings Total annual Additional\nMember name Qualifications, knowledge, skills or experience attended remuneration information\nNeil Byron Neil has extensive experience in the Australian 1/1 $3,000 Chair retired\nPublic Service as an economist including 30 August 2023\n12 years as a Commissioner at the Productivity\nCommission.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/annual-report-2023-24/annual-report-2023-24.pdf)`\n- [Page 35]\nAnnual Report 2024-25\nOur performance\nTable 2 – Performance measure levels\nPerformance measure Performance level\nAchieved 100% or more\nSubstantially achieved 90–99.9%\nPartially achieved 75–89.9%\nNot achieved <75%\nNot assessed Result was unavailable as per footnotes.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/annual-report-2024-25.pdf?VersionId=bfqjeHqLigs8BySIgtARPc4FMv13Q1gA)`\n- Generating effective public debate\nTable 4 – Performance measure levels\n2024-25\nKey performance indicator Target Actual Result\n# media mentions 8,000 13,462 Achieved\n# articles and opinion pieces 20 16 Partially achieved\n# social media followers 22,000 24,037 Achieved\n# speeches and panels by Commissioners and Senior Executive >150 163 Achieved\nStaff (SES)\n# parliamentary mentions >155 94 Not achieved\n# parliamentary hearings >5 3 Not achieved\nAnalysis\nIn the Annual Stakeholder Survey 2024-25:\n78% of respondents agreed that the PC is a trusted, credible and authoritative leader in economic\nand public policy discussions in Australia.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/annual-report-2024-25.pdf?VersionId=bfqjeHqLigs8BySIgtARPc4FMv13Q1gA)`\n- Engaging effectively with the government and community\nTable 5 – Performance measure levels\n2024-25\nKey performance indicator Target Actual Result\n# people who agree that the PC’s publications, reports and papers 80% 59% Not achieved\nare engaging and easy to read\nWeb Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 level AA 100% Not assessed1\ncompliance standards met\n# webpage views 2m 1.9m Substantially\nachieved\n# submissions received2 500 2,200 Achieved\n# meetings held with the community by Commissioners and SES >1,000 565 Not achieved\n# meetings held with government on policy issues by >50 495 Achieved\nCommissioners and SES\nAustralian Government is offered briefings at the completion of all 100% Achieved\ncommissioned inquiries and reviews\n# inquiries/commissioned studies that consider preparation of an 100% 100% Achieved\nAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander engagement plan\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/annual-report-2024-25.pdf?VersionId=bfqjeHqLigs8BySIgtARPc4FMv13Q1gA)`\n- [Page 45]\nAnnual Report 2024-25\nTable 8 – Audit and Risk Committee membership 2024-25\nMeetings Total annual Additional\nMember name Qualifications, knowledge, skills or experience attended remuneration information\nFran Raymond Fran has extensive financial experience, with over 21 years in senior CFO or COO roles within the 4/4 $12,500 Appointed\nCommonwealth Government, including the Department of Defence, Prime Minister and Cabinet and as Chair\nAustralian Reinsurance Pool Corporation (ARPC).\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/annual-report-2024-25.pdf?VersionId=bfqjeHqLigs8BySIgtARPc4FMv13Q1gA)`\n- [Page 108]\nProductivity Commission\nIndex\nAbout us, 1\nVision, 2\nWhat we do, 2\nHow we work, 3\nOur values, 3\nOur legislation and governance, 4\nCommissioners and staff, 5,6\nAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander policy and reporting, 13\nClosing the Gap Annual Data Compilation Report 2024, 30\nClosing the Gap Annual Data Compilation Report 2024 and dashboard, 30\nIndigenous Employment, 92\nIndigenous research methodologies, 14,31\nNational Agreement on Closing the Gap, 2,13,14,25,46\nReconciliation Action Plan (RAP), 14\nStatement of Commitment: Our Transformation Journey under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap, 14,46\nAchievements by focus area, 9\nProductivity, 9,10\nTrade and industry, 11,12\nAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander policy and reporting, 13,14\nClimate change and energy, 15\nCompetition, 16\nData and digital, 17\nEducation and early childhood, 18\nEmployment and workforce, 19\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/annual-report-2024-25.pdf?VersionId=bfqjeHqLigs8BySIgtARPc4FMv13Q1gA)`\n- Download the report\nAnnual report 2006-07 (PDF - 1435 Kb)\nAnnual report 2006-07 by chapters (RTF/Zip- 4100 Kb)\nContents\nMedia release\nContents\nPreliminaries (PDF - 299 Kb)\nCover, Copyright, Letter, Acknowledgments, Contents and Abbreviations\nTheme chapter: Chapter 1 Enhancing labour force participation: issues and challenges (PDF - 104 Kb)\nHow much scope to increase participation rates?\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__18.html (https://www.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/annualreport0607)`\n- The potential gains from increased participation\nChallenges in realising better labour force participation outcomes\nSumming up\nChapter 2 Review of Commission activities and performance (PDF - 121 Kb)\nOverview\nYear in review\nTransparent and consultative processes\nFeedback on the Commission's work\nPolicy and wider impacts\nAssociated reporting\nAppendix A Management and accountability (PDF - 208 Kb)\nA1 Commissioner and employee statistics\nA2 Fraud control certificate\nA3 Commonwealth Disability Strategy: outcomes against performance indicators\nA4 Consultancies\nA5 Freedom of Information Statement\nA6 Compliance index\nAppendix B Program performance (PDF - 303 Kb)\nAppendix C Government commissioned projects (PDF - 81 Kb)\nAppendix D Competitive neutrality complaints (PDF - 14 Kb)\nAppendix E Supporting research and related activities (PDF - 71 Kb)\nAppendix F Publications (PDF - 26 Kb)\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__18.html (https://www.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/annualreport0607)`\n- [Page 4]\nProductivity Commission\nContents\nStatement of preparation 3\nMessage from the Chair 5\nAbout us 7\nVision 7\nWhat we do 7\nHow we work 8\nOur legislation and governance 9\nOur operating environment 10\nAustralian Government sets new expectations for the PC 10\nIndependent performance reporting more important than ever 11\nInvesting in our organisational culture and capability 12\nOur strategy 13\nOur aspirations 13\nOur focus areas 14\nHow we will deliver 15\nOur performance 17\nRisk governance 18\nAppendix 19\n4\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/about/corporate-plan/2024-28/corporate-plan-2024-28.pdf)`\n- 17AD(d)\nManagement and Accountability\nCorporate Governance\n17AG(2)(a) p. iii, 28 Information on compliance with section Mandatory\n10 (fraud systems)\n17AG(2)(b)(i) p. iii A certification by accountable authority Mandatory\nthat fraud risk assessments and fraud\ncontrol plans have been prepared.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/2020-21/annual-report-2020-21.pdf)`\n\n## Corporate Values and Operating Culture\n\n- [Page 27]\nManagement and accountability\nIn the second half of 2023-24, the PC developed:\n• a workplace culture reporting framework to provide transparency and consistency in measuring and\nmonitoring the performance of areas that influence culture and support continuous improvement and input\nfrom all staff\n• a ‘Speak up’ campaign to raise staff awareness on expected behaviours and ways of working, how to\nmanage and report unacceptable behaviour and available support avenues\n• a set of PC Values – Inclusive, Collaborative, Influential, Respectful and Supportive\n• our Inclusion and Diversity Strategy 2024–2028.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/annual-report-2023-24/annual-report-2023-24.pdf)`\n- [Page 26]\nAnnual report 2023-24\nOur pro-integrity culture promotes integrity, openness and accountability, and is underpinned by a strong\ncommitment from all Commissioners and staff to promote and uphold the APS Values.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/annual-report-2023-24/annual-report-2023-24.pdf)`\n- In 2023-24, the PC:\n• Reviewed and reissued several integrity-based policies, including:\n– HR policies related to managing public interest disclosures, the APS Code of Conduct, review of\nactions, conflicts of interest, and gifts and benefits\n– finance policies, such as those related to procurement (pending approval at 30 June 2024), corporate\ncredit cards, fraud control, and risk management\n– DT policies related to acceptable use of DT resources, and use of generative AI.\n• Provided regular updates and communication with staff on integrity-related matters and maintained an up-\nto-date Integrity Hub.\n• Promoted mandatory compliance and integrity training to all staff, including by:\n– making new starters aware of the requirement to complete integrity training, as required by section 19\nof the Australian Public Service Commissioner’s Directions 2022 – as at 30 June 2024, 86% of new\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/annual-report-2023-24/annual-report-2023-24.pdf)`\n- [Page 111]\nAnnual Report 2024-25\nAcronyms and abbreviations\nAGCNCO Australian Government Competitive Neutrality Complaints Office\nAgreement, the National Agreement on Closing the Gap\nAI Artificial Intelligence\nANAO Australian National Audit Office\nANZSOG Australian and New Zealand School of Government\nAPS Australian Public Service\nAPSC Australian Public Service Commission\nCFFR Council on Federal Financial Relations\nDT Digital Technologies\nEAP Employee Assistance Program\nECEC Early Childhood Education and Care\nEL Executive Level\nESD Ecologically Sustainable Development\nFOI Act Freedom of Information Act 1982\nGST Goods and Service Tax\nIMF International Monetary Fund\nHSC Health and Safety Committee\nNACC National Anti-Corruption Commission\nNWI National Water Initiative\nOECD Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development\nPC Productivity Commission\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/annual-report-2024-25.pdf?VersionId=bfqjeHqLigs8BySIgtARPc4FMv13Q1gA)`\n- Report on performance\nPerformance in relation to outputs and contribution to outcomes 1-17, appendix B\nActual performance in relation to performance targets set out in PBS/PAES appendix B\nNarrative discussion and analysis of performance chapter 2\nTrend information chapter 2, appendix B\nPerformance against service charter customer service standards 25\nDiscussion of financial performance 30\nDiscussion of significant changes from the prior year, from budget or 22\nanticipated to have a significant impact on future operations\nAgency resource statement and summary resources table by outcomes 22\nManagement accountability\nCorporate governance practices 22-25\nSenior management committees and their roles 23, 26\nRisk management and fraud control measures 24\nFraud control certificate 39\nEthical standards 24\nDetermination of remuneration for SES employees 27\nExternal scrutiny\n Source: `other-pdfs/03-annual-report-2013-14-appendixa.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/2013-14/03-annual-report-2013-14-appendixa.pdf)`\n- In 2022-23, the Commission:\n• Undertook an integrity maturity self-assessment against the Commonwealth Integrity Maturity Framework,\nwhich:\n– concluded that the Commission was compliant with the Framework requirements\n– has helped inform future priorities and actions, and\n– set a benchmark against which to measure progress over time\n• Regularised communications with staff on integrity-related matters, including on APS reform, the\nCommonwealth integrity maturity framework, Respect@Work amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 and\nthe establishment of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC)\n• Developed an Integrity Hub, which is regularly updated with relevant guidance materials\n• Started work on the “Our Culture of Integrity” framework, which will:\n– situate over 20 different policies and procedures to provide a more holistic overview of integrity\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/2022-23/annual-report-2022-23.pdf)`\n- [pages 35,36]\non integrity-related matters, including on APS reform, the\nCommonwealth integrity maturity framework, Respect@Work amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 and\nthe establishment of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC)\n• Developed an Integrity Hub, which is regularly updated with relevant guidance materials\n• Started work on the “Our Culture of Integrity” framework, which will:\n– situate over 20 different policies and procedures to provide a more holistic overview of integrity\nrequirements across HR, Finance, Freedom of Information, Privacy and ICT functions, and\n– outline priority actions\n• Provided information to all staff, and delivered initial training to Senior Executive Staff, on the new\nRespect@Work legislation, with further actions to be included in the Integrity Framework.\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/2022-23/annual-report-2022-23.pdf)`\n- [Page 101]\nAbbreviations\nAbbreviations\nAASB Australian Accounting Standards Board\nAGCNCO Australian Government Competitive Neutrality Complaints Office\nAgreement, the Enterprise Agreement 2017–2020\nANAO Australian National Audit Office\nAPS Australian Public Service\nAPSC Australian Public Service Commission\nEEGO Energy Efficiency in Government Operations policy\nEL Executive Level\nESD Ecologically sustainable development\nFOI Act The Freedom of Information Act 1982\nGST Goods and Service Tax\nIMF International Monetary Fund\nOECD Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development\nPGPA Act Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013\nPSS Public Sector Superannuation\nPSM CF Public service medal (Australia) – Churchill Fellowship\nROGS Report on Government Services\nSES Senior Executive Service\nWHS Work Health and Safety\n93\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://assets.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/2022-23/annual-report-2022-23.pdf)`\n\n## Global Ideas and Case Study Inputs\n\nGlobal source texts are available for later idea synthesis:\n- `global-intelligence/source-text/association-worldbank.org-governance.txt`\n- `global-intelligence/source-text/association-worldbank.org-public-financial-management.txt`\n- `global-intelligence/source-text/consulting-deloitte.com-government-public.txt`\n- `global-intelligence/source-text/university-ash.harvard.edu-Harvard-Kennedy-School-Ash-Center.txt`\n\n## Source Artifacts Used\n\n- `corporate-plans/2021-22.pdf` - corporate-plans - https://assets.pc.gov.au/about/corporate-plan/corporate-plan-2021-22.pdf\n- `corporate-plans/2022-23.pdf` - corporate-plans - https://assets.pc.gov.au/about/corporate-plan/corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf\n- `corporate-plans/2023-24.pdf` - corporate-plans - https://assets.pc.gov.au/about/corporate-plan/corporate-plan-2023-24.pdf\n- `corporate-plans/2024.pdf` - corporate-plans - https://assets.pc.gov.au/about/corporate-plan/2024-28/corporate-plan-2024-28.pdf\n- `corporate-plans/2025.pdf` - corporate-plans - https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/corporate-plan-2025-29.pdf?VersionId=8m_L2_8wtcDnXwNh3UVJrxPLVr..pKyN\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf` - annual-reports - https://assets.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/2020-21/annual-report-2020-21.pdf\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf` - annual-reports - https://assets.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/2021-22/annual-report-2021-22.pdf\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf` - annual-reports - https://assets.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/2022-23/annual-report-2022-23.pdf\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf` - annual-reports - https://assets.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/annual-report-2023-24/annual-report-2023-24.pdf\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf` - annual-reports - https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-09/annual-report-2024-25.pdf?VersionId=bfqjeHqLigs8BySIgtARPc4FMv13Q1gA\n- `pages/about.html` - pages - https://www.pc.gov.au/about/\n- `pages/announcements-index.html` - pages - https://www.pc.gov.au/media-speeches/\n- `pages/annual-reports-index.html` - pages - https://www.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__00.html` - pages - https://www.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/annual-report-2024-25\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__01.html` - pages - https://www.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/annual-report-2023-24\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__02.html` - pages - https://www.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/2022-23\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__03.html` - pages - https://www.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/2021-22\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__04.html` - pages - https://www.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/2020-21\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__05.html` - pages - https://www.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/2019-20\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__06.html` - pages - https://www.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/2018-19\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__07.html` - pages - https://www.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/2017-18\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__08.html` - pages - https://www.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/2016-17\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__09.html` - pages - https://www.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/2015-16\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__10.html` - pages - https://www.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/2014-15\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__11.html` - pages - https://www.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/2013-14\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__12.html` - pages - https://www.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/2012-13\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html` - pages - https://www.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/2011-12\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__14.html` - pages - https://www.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/annual-report-2010-11\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__15.html` - pages - https://www.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/annualreport0910\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html` - pages - https://www.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/annualreport0809\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__17.html` - pages - https://www.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/annualreport0708\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__18.html` - pages - https://www.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/annualreport0607\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__19.html` - pages - https://www.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/annualreport0506\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__20.html` - pages - https://www.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/annualreport0405\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__21.html` - pages - https://www.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/annualreport0102\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__22.html` - pages - https://www.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/annualreport9900\n- `pages/contact.html` - pages - https://www.pc.gov.au/contact/\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index.html` - pages - https://www.pc.gov.au/about/corporate-plan\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index__23.html` - pages - https://www.pc.gov.au/about/corporate-plan/2025-29\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index__24.html` - pages - https://www.pc.gov.au/about/corporate-plan/2024-28\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index__25.html` - pages - https://www.pc.gov.au/about/corporate-plan/2023-24\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index__26.html` - pages - https://www.pc.gov.au/about/corporate-plan/2022-23\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index__27.html` - pages - https://www.pc.gov.au/about/corporate-plan/2021-22\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index__28.html` - pages - https://www.pc.gov.au/about/corporate-plan/2020-2021\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index__29.html` - pages - https://www.pc.gov.au/about/corporate-plan/2019-20\n- `pages/homepage.html` - pages - https://www.pc.gov.au\n- `pages/inquiries-index.html` - pages - https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries-and-research/\n- `pages/priorities-index.html` - pages - https://www.pc.gov.au/about/\n- `global-intelligence/source-text/association-worldbank.org-governance.txt` - global-intelligence - local file\n- `global-intelligence/source-text/association-worldbank.org-public-financial-management.txt` - global-intelligence - local file\n- `global-intelligence/source-text/consulting-deloitte.com-government-public.txt` - global-intelligence - local file\n- `global-intelligence/source-text/university-ash.harvard.edu-Harvard-Kennedy-School-Ash-Center.txt` - global-intelligence - local file\n- `other-pdfs/01-annual-report-2013-14-preliminaries.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://assets.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/2013-14/01-annual-report-2013-14-preliminaries.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/02-annual-report-2013-14-chapter1.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://assets.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/2013-14/02-annual-report-2013-14-chapter1.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/03-annual-report-2013-14-appendixa.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://assets.pc.gov.au/about/annual-report/2013-14/03-annual-report-2013-14-appendixa.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/annual-stakeholder-survey-2025.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://assets.pc.gov.au/2026-05/annual-stakeholder-survey-2025.pdf?VersionId=wzgmsLc1SVAPRDTviUPAPCGoUvpGs8Nv\n- `other-pdfs/prodcast1-danielle-wood-transcript.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://assets.pc.gov.au/2025-07/prodcast1-danielle-wood-transcript.pdf?VersionId=YlIyb0p6HEsz7.840fovI.JRrZfyL3hf\n\n## Gaps To Fix\n\n- No major source gaps detected by the deterministic checks.", "legislation_md": "# Productivity Commission — Legislation Administered\n\n**Generated**: 2026-05-12T23:16:17+00:00\n**Source**: LLM extraction (gemini-flash-lite) from latest annual report and corporate plan\n**Tokens**: 27,412 in / 792 out · cost: $0.00306\n\n> Acts and instruments this entity administers or has primary responsibility for.\n> Excludes generic gov-wide compliance Acts (PGPA, Public Service Act, FOI, Privacy, etc.).\n\n**Source documents fed to the model**:\n- Annual report: `annual-reports\\2024-25.txt`\n- Corporate plan: `corporate-plans\\2025.txt`\n\n## 8 laws administered\n\n| Title | Year | Type | What this entity does under it |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| [Productivity Commission Act 1998](https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Productivity%20Commission%20Act%201998) | 1998 | Act | Establishes the functions, powers, structure and operations of the Productivity Commission. |\n| [Trade and Assistance Review](https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Trade%20and%20Assistance%20Review) | None | Instrument | Provides data, analysis and reporting around trade and industry policy settings as well as government assistance to industry. |\n| [Report on Government Services](https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Report%20on%20Government%20Services) | None | Instrument | Provides data directly from all Australian governments on the equity, efficiency and effectiveness of the services they provide. |\n| [National Agreement on Closing the Gap](https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=National%20Agreement%20on%20Closing%20the%20Gap) | None | Instrument | Aims to eliminate inequality and improve life outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. |\n| [National Competition Policy reforms](https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=National%20Competition%20Policy%20reforms) | None | Instrument | Provides expert modelling advice to inform government decisions under the renewed National Competition Policy agreement. |\n| [National Water Initiative](https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=National%20Water%20Initiative) | None | Instrument | The Commission maintains an ongoing capability in water management policy in preparation for its regular review of the National Water Initiative. |\n| [Murray–Darling Basin Plan](https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Murray%E2%80%93Darling%20Basin%20Plan) | None | Instrument | The Commission maintains an ongoing capability in water management policy in preparation for its regular review of the Murray–Darling Basin Plan. |\n| [Australian Government Competitive Neutrality Complaints Office](https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Australian%20Government%20Competitive%20Neutrality%20Complaints%20Office) | None | Instrument | Investigates and reports on competitive neutrality arrangements and complaints. |", "global_initiatives_md": "# Productivity Commission — Global Initiatives Catalogue\n\n## Focus areas\n- Productivity growth\n- Independent performance reporting\n- Inclusion and diversity\n- Evidence-based research\n\n## Productivity growth\n\n### Productivity Commission Inquiry into Productivity Growth\n**Jurisdiction**: Australia\n**Run by**: Productivity Commission\n**Year**: Ongoing\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: This inquiry aims to identify the barriers to productivity growth in Australia and recommend strategies to overcome them, focusing on various sectors including education, infrastructure, and technology.\n**Why it matters to Australia (1–2 sentences)**: Understanding productivity growth barriers and strategies can help Australia improve its economic performance and competitiveness globally.\n**Find more**: [Productivity Commission Inquiry](https://www.google.com/search?q=Productivity+Commission+Inquiry+into+Productivity+Growth)\n\n### Productivity Measurement Program\n**Jurisdiction**: United States\n**Run by**: Bureau of Labor Statistics\n**Year**: Established in 1947\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: The program measures productivity by tracking changes in output relative to input, focusing on sectors like manufacturing, services, and agriculture to provide comprehensive data for economic analysis.\n**Why it matters to Australia (1–2 sentences)**: The methodology and data from the U.S. program can offer insights into effective productivity measurement and benchmarking against international standards.\n**Find more**: [Bureau of Labor Statistics Productivity Program](https://www.google.com/search?q=Bureau+of+Labor+Statistics+Productivity+Program)\n\n### Productivity Commission Inquiry into Productivity Growth\n**Jurisdiction**: United Kingdom\n**Run by**: Office for National Statistics\n**Year**: Ongoing\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: The inquiry focuses on identifying productivity gaps and recommending policy changes to boost productivity across various sectors, emphasizing innovation and technology adoption.\n**Why it matters to Australia (1–2 sentences)**: The UK’s approach to productivity measurement and policy recommendations can provide valuable lessons for Australia’s productivity strategies.\n**Find more**: [Office for National Statistics Productivity](https://www.google.com/search?q=Office+for+National+Statistics+Productivity+Program)\n\n## Independent performance reporting\n\n### OECD Economic Surveys\n**Jurisdiction**: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)\n**Run by**: OECD\n**Year**: Established in 1965\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: The OECD conducts comprehensive economic surveys of member countries, providing independent performance reports that analyze economic policies, structural reforms, and productivity issues.\n**Why it matters to Australia (1–2 sentences)**: The OECD’s independent reports offer a benchmark for Australia’s economic performance and policy effectiveness.\n**Find more**: [OECD Economic Surveys](https://www.google.com/search?q=OECD+Economic+Surveys)\n\n### Productivity Commission Performance Reports\n**Jurisdiction**: Australia\n**Run by**: Productivity Commission\n**Year**: Established in 1991\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: The Productivity Commission publishes annual performance reports that assess the effectiveness of government policies and programs in achieving productivity and economic growth.\n**Why it matters to Australia (1–2 sentences)**: These reports provide a model for independent performance reporting that can be adopted to enhance accountability and transparency in Australian government operations.\n**Find more**: [Productivity Commission Performance Reports](https://www.google.com/search?q=Productivity+Commission+Performance+Reports)\n\n## Inclusion and diversity\n\n### Diversity and Inclusion Program\n**Jurisdiction**: Canada\n**Run by**: Public Service Commission of Canada\n**Year**: Established in 2017\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: The program aims to promote diversity and inclusion within the public service by implementing policies and initiatives that support underrepresented groups, including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities.\n**Why it matters to Australia (1–2 sentences)**: Canada’s approach to diversity and inclusion in the public sector can provide valuable lessons for Australia’s efforts to enhance inclusion and equity.\n**Find more**: [Public Service Commission of Canada Diversity Program](https://www.google.com/search?q=Public+Service+Commission+of+Canada+Diversity+Program)\n\n### Inclusion and Diversity Strategy\n**Jurisdiction**: European Union\n**Run by**: European Commission\n**Year**: Established in 2016\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: The strategy focuses on promoting diversity and inclusion across EU institutions and member states by implementing policies that support equal opportunities and combat discrimination.\n**Why it matters to Australia (1–2 sentences)**: The EU’s comprehensive strategy can offer insights into effective diversity and inclusion practices that can be adapted to the Australian context.\n**Find more**: [European Commission Inclusion and Diversity](https://www.google.com/search?q=European+Commission+Inclusion+and+Diversity+Strategy)\n\n## Evidence-based research\n\n### Evidence-Based Policy Making Program\n**Jurisdiction**: United Kingdom\n**Run by**: Government Equalities Office\n**Year**: Established in 2010\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: The program promotes the use of evidence-based policy making by providing training and resources to government departments to ensure policies are informed by robust research and data.\n**Why it matters to Australia (1–2 sentences)**: The UK’s program can provide a model for enhancing evidence-based policy making in Australia, ensuring that government decisions are grounded in reliable data.\n**Find more**: [Government Equalities Office Evidence-Based Policy](https://www.google.com/search?q=Government+Equalities+Office+Evidence-Based+Policy+Making+Program)\n\n### Research and Innovation Strategy\n**Jurisdiction**: Singapore\n**Run by**: Ministry of Education\n**Year**: Established in 2015\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: The strategy focuses on fostering a culture of research and innovation in education by supporting research initiatives, promoting interdisciplinary collaborations, and enhancing the research capabilities of educational institutions.\n**Why it matters to Australia (1–2 sentences)**: Singapore’s approach to research and innovation in education can offer valuable insights for Australia’s efforts to enhance research capacity and foster innovation.\n**Find more**: [Singapore Ministry of Education Research Strategy](https://www.google.com/search?q=Singapore+Ministry+of+Education+Research+and+Innovation+Strategy)\n\n*Note: These are LLM-knowledge claims, not scraped sources — verify before citing publicly.*", "strategy": { "reporting_period": "2024-25", "corporate_plan_period": "2025-26", "vision": "Our independent research and advice helps government make informed policy decisions that benefit all Australians. [AR p.8]", "vision_source_page": 8, "purposes": "To deliver independent, evidence-based advice that improves the wellbeing of all Australians. We do this by focusing on productivity – not as an abstract economic concept, but as a practical and powerful tool for sustainably lifting Australians’ living standards. [AR p.8]", "purposes_source_page": 8, "how_we_deliver": "We will lead conversations on economic and public policy issues impacting all Australians. We will build deep subject matter expertise and stakeholder relationships in our focus areas. We will seek out and listen to diverse views and perspectives to inform our work. We will attract and retain a talented and skilled workforce. [CP p.16]", "how_we_deliver_source_page": 16, "government_priorities": [ { "text": "Creating a more dynamic and resilient economy", "source_page": 14 }, { "text": "Building a skilled and adaptable workforce", "source_page": 14 }, { "text": "Harnessing data and digital technology", "source_page": 14 }, { "text": "Delivering quality care more efficiently", "source_page": 14 }, { "text": "Investing in cheaper, cleaner energy and the net zero transformation", "source_page": 14 } ], "outcomes": [ { "name": "Outcome 1: Productivity", "description": "We will build on the findings and recommendations of our Advancing Prosperity report as well as progress our current inquiries into the Australian Government’s 5 productivity pillars: 1. Creating a more dynamic and resilient economy 2. Building a skilled and adaptable workforce 3. Harnessing data and digital technology 4. Delivering quality care more efficiently 5. Investing in cheaper, cleaner energy and the net zero transformation. [CP p.14]", "key_activities": [ "Building on Advancing Prosperity report", "Progressing inquiries into Australian Government’s 5 productivity pillars", "Researching productivity in Australia" ], "source_page": 14 }, { "name": "Outcome 2: Trade and industry", "description": "We will continue to deliver the annual Trade and Assistance Review, providing high levels of transparency around industry assistance and protection, and analysis about trade policies around the world as they affect Australian industries. [CP p.14]", "key_activities": [ "Delivering annual Trade and Assistance Review", "Providing research and policy insights on industry and trade policy" ], "source_page": 14 }, { "name": "Outcome 3: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander policy and reporting", "description": "We will make sure our work is guided by our responsibilities under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap and the priorities and aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. [CP p.14]", "key_activities": [ "Guiding work under National Agreement on Closing the Gap", "Embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in research and reporting" ], "source_page": 14 }, { "name": "Outcome 4: Competitive neutrality", "description": "We will continue to operate the Australian Government Competitive Neutrality Complaints Office (AGCNCO) and meet our legislative obligations in relation to competitive neutrality. [CP p.14]", "key_activities": [ "Operating AGCNCO", "Meeting competitive neutrality obligations" ], "source_page": 14 }, { "name": "Outcome 5: Data and digital", "description": "We will undertake research and provide insights and advice on policy arrangements to best leverage data and digital technology for the benefit of the economy and all Australians. [CP p.14]", "key_activities": [ "Researching data and digital technology policy", "Providing insights and advice on data and digital technology" ], "source_page": 14 }, { "name": "Outcome 6: Environment and water", "description": "We will continue to engage with governments, communities, industries, scientists and academics to broaden our impact in areas where environmental concerns and the economy interact. [CP p.14]", "key_activities": [ "Engaging with stakeholders on environment and water", "Delivering assessments under Water Act 2007 and Future Drought Fund Act 2019" ], "source_page": 14 }, { "name": "Outcome 7: Health and ageing", "description": "We will undertake research and provide policy insights on how to ease system pressures without sacrificing quality of care. [CP p.14]", "key_activities": [ "Researching health system pressures", "Providing policy insights on health and ageing" ], "source_page": 14 }, { "name": "Outcome 8: Report on Government Services", "description": "We will continue to provide information on the equity, effectiveness and efficiency of government services through the release of the RoGS. [CP p.14]", "key_activities": [ "Providing information on government services", "Releasing Report on Government Services" ], "source_page": 14 } ], "values": [ "Evidence based", "Operating independently", "Our processes are transparent" ], "values_framework_name": "PC values", "kpi_targets_2025_26": [ { "code": "PC01", "measure": "% people who agree the PC generates research, analysis and advice that is robust, evidence-based and independent", "target": ">80%", "source_page": 18 }, { "code": "PC02", "measure": "# inquiry or commissioned study draft or final reports released", "target": ">6", "source_page": 18 }, { "code": "PC03", "measure": "# research papers, productivity bulletins, Trade and Assistance Review reports and other ongoing products released", "target": ">10", "source_page": 18 }, { "code": "PC04", "measure": "% commissioned work completed on time", "target": "100%", "source_page": 18 }, { "code": "PC05", "measure": "% ongoing products delivered on time and to agreed 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