Commission to reveal priority productivity reforms

The Productivity Commission has been tasked by the Australian Government to conduct five inquiries to identify priority reforms under their five pillar productivity growth agenda. The goal is to develop actionable recommendations that support governments in delivering meaningful and measurable reforms to boost productivity.

Late in 2024, the commission asked for productivity pitches – ideas from all sectors and stakeholders on how to achieve big wins. In June 2025, the commission called for more detailed submissions across five productivity pillars.

Growth mindset

The commission has now published a report that explores why reigniting productivity is essential to improving wellbeing and supporting strong, resilient and sustainable economic growth in an uncertain global environment. It previews the reforms proposed in the interim reports of the five productivity inquiries.

The report, Growth mindset: how to boost Australia’s productivity, is available at the Productivity Commission website.

Webinars

The commission is also publishing interim reports for each pillar. These will be released at 10.30pm AEST on the dates below in special webinars. The webpages list the responses received to the consultations so far, and include registration details for the webinars.

• Creating a more dynamic and resilient economy – Thursday, July 31, 2025
• Investing in cheaper, cleaner energy and the net zero transformation – Sunday, August 3, 2025
• Harnessing data and digital technology – Tuesday, August 5, 2025
• Building a skilled and adaptable workforce (including occupational licensing) – Monday, August 11, 2025
• Delivering quality care more efficiently (including indoor air quality) – Wednesday, August 13, 2025.

After the release of the interim reports, the Productivity Commission will be inviting further submissions.

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