The Productivity Commission is an advisory body. We contribute by providing quality independent advice and information to governments, and by communicating ideas and analysis.

The Commission is an agency of the Australian Government, located in the Treasury portfolio. Our activities cover all levels of government and encompass all sectors of the economy, as well as social and environmental issues.

We conduct inquiries and provide advice at the request of the Australian Government on policy or regulatory issues bearing on Australia’s economic performance and community wellbeing.

We also undertake research and fulfil ongoing reporting and performance monitoring responsibilities.

We act as secretariat to the intergovernmental Review of Government Service Provision and advise on complaints made about the competitive neutrality of Australian Government business activities.

We do not administer government programs or exercise executive power.