Webinar | The Productivity Commission’s latest inquiry report, Future Foundations for Giving, sets out several recommendations to strengthen the foundations of philanthropy, supporting the Government’s goal of doubling giving in Australia by 2030. Join Commissioners Alex Robson and Julie Abramson as they discuss the full findings of this report and host a Q&A session with attendees. When: Wednesday 24 July 2024 | 2-3pm AEST Where: Online (Register to receive a link to join) Register to attend here: https://bit.ly/3y7o3XZ
Productivity Commission
Public Policy Offices
Melbourne, Victoria 10,235 followers
Independent advice to governments on economic, social, and environmental issues affecting the welfare of Australians.
About us
The Productivity Commission is an independent research and advisory agency for the Australian Government. While the government largely determines our work program, our findings and recommendations are independent and based on our own analysis and judgment. Not only do we look at economic issues, but social and environmental issues too. Our research and policy advice can help governments improve or create better policies to benefit all Australians. Our main role is to conduct public inquiries and studies into current issues. For example our inquiry into disability support was used in creating the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Our projects provide opportunities for different points of view to be heard and considered. Participation in our inquiries or Commissioned studies is encouraged and gives you the opportunity to have a say in Australia’s public policy formation. You can participate by making a submission to us, it’s open to everyone. Submissions could be a short email or letter outlining your views or a much more substantial document. Providing evidence such as documentation, data or research to support your viewpoint is always useful. Often after we release a draft report, we hold hearings that are open to the public. Anyone can participate whether it be elaborating on their submission or simply providing relevant information to the Commissioners. Whether you want to speak at a hearing or just observe, you will be able to book a spot via our website. The Commission also undertakes additional research. Some of this research supports our inquiries as well as helping outline future directions for reform. You can find out more about us and our current projects by heading to our website, pc.gov.au
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http://www.pc.gov.au/
External link for Productivity Commission
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- Public Policy Offices
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- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Melbourne, Victoria
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- Government Agency
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- 1998
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- Economics and Public Policy
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Level 12
530 Collins Street
Melbourne, Victoria 3000, AU
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4 National Circuit
Barton, Australian Capital Territory 2600, AU
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Updates
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The Government has tabled the final report of the Productivity Commission’s inquiry into philanthropy in Australia: Future foundations for giving. The report makes several recommendations to strengthen the foundations of philanthropy, supporting the Government’s goal of doubling giving by 2030. Read the report: https://lnkd.in/g3Hg86x8
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On 31 July, we will release the 2024 #ClosingTheGap Annual Data Compilation Report, which outlines the latest data measuring progress towards the National Agreement on Closing the Gap. Subscribe for updates on Closing the Gap data: https://lnkd.in/gjjngK3 Designer Lani Balzan created this artwork for the Commission's ongoing reporting on the progress towards the Agreement. "Through strokes of artistry, the Productivity Commission’s journey becomes a testament to resilience, to unity, to the enduring spirit of the land and its people. And in the end, it is not just a report, but a legacy—a testament to the power of collaboration, of understanding, and of hope." — About the Artwork - “Pathways of Progress: A Journey Towards Closing the Gap” We are grateful to Lani for partnering with us and creating this beautiful work. Find more about Lani and her work here: https://lnkd.in/gYXWCZEE #CoverArt #NationalAgreementOnClosingTheGap #Artwork #Artist #Reporting
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‘By further liberalising trade, preferential trade agreements can support economic growth and help raise standards of living.’ Read our submission to the Joint Standing Committee on Trade and Investment Growth Inquiry into understanding and using benefits under Free Trade Agreements. https://bit.ly/3W7rkOL #Ausecon #FreeTradeAgreements #Trade #Investment #Economics
Understanding and utilisation of benefits under Free Trade Agreements
pc.gov.au
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"Our research suggests to me Australia has the recipe for the fair go. Many of my generation have benefited from an education system and economic opportunities that allowed us to forge our paths unshackled by the relative economic position of our parents. Addressing disadvantage in education; policies to help those stuck in poverty traps; boosting housing supply to improve affordability; and striving to achieve stronger growth are priorities to ensure that future generations of Australians can enjoy the same opportunities." Chair Danielle Wood wrote about the findings from our latest research on economic mobility in Australia, while reflecting on some of the opportunities these findings present for policy makers. Read the article: https://bit.ly/3zIGToP
The state of Australia's economic mobility
thesaturdaypaper.com.au
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A huge congratulations to PC team members who presented at the Australian Conference of Economists in Adelaide last week. A selection of our work was represented at the Conference by (left-right): Ariun-Erdene Bayarjargal, whose presentation titled ‘From one generation to the next: Intergenerational income mobility in Australia’ explored findings from our latest research, including how absolute mobility estimates show 67% of individuals who were born in the late 70s - early 80s earn more than their parents did at the same age, but this may be affected by income growth slowdown. “The presentation was well received with great interest from the audience, asking questions like whether mobility could differ by income source,” said Ariun about the experience. Lachlan O'Neil and Lawson Ashburner shared estimates of healthcare productivity growth from our research paper 'Advances in measuring healthcare productivity'. “We found that multifactor healthcare productivity grew by about 3% per annum between 2011-12 and 2017-18 for the third of the healthcare sector we were able to study, which is quite fast,” said Lawson about his presentation. “My presentation benchmarked the productivity of Australia’s healthcare system against that of other high-income countries. The work showed that Australia was among the most productive healthcare systems of the 28 countries studied,” shared Lachlan. Chair Danielle Wood and Deputy Chair Alex Robson were also among the speakers and presenters at the Conference. Congratulations to the organisers for a brilliant three-day program of policy discussions, connection and reconnection. Economics Society of Australia, University of Adelaide, Women in Economics Network #ACE2024 #EconomicsConference #Research #Policy #Economics #Ausecon
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Chair Danielle Wood presented on our research into inequality and economic mobility at the Economic Society of Australia’s Australian Conference of Economists 2024 in Adelaide this morning. Our report, released today, finds most Australians have had a good opportunity to climb the income ladder, but it’s a much harder climb for Australians living in poverty. Read the full report: https://bit.ly/3VWrGb7 #Economics #Research #Income #DataAnalysis #Conference #ACE2024 #EconomicSocietyOfAustralia
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'Our report finds 67% of the so-called “Xennial” generation – those born in 1976–1982, on the cusp of the Millennial/Gen X divide – earn more than their parents did at a similar age. This is particularly true of those born into poorer families. When we look at where people rank in an income distribution, the picture is a little less rosy. While children with parents at the bottom or top of the income scale are more likely to remain there, almost 15% of people with parents in the lowest income decile, remain there while just 6% move to the top. And those living in poverty - who often include renters, people from migrant backgrounds who don’t speak English at home and single parents - face some of the biggest barriers to improving their economic lot. Fairly Equal? Economic mobility in Australia, released on Thursday, measures intergenerational income mobility by examining the relationship between a person’s income and the eventual income of their children.' Read Commissioner Catherine de Fontenay's piece in The Conversation about our new report: https://bit.ly/4cxbcNC
Your parents' income doesn't determine yours – unless you're ultra rich or extremely poor
theconversation.com
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New report | When it comes to income mobility, is Australia really the 'land of the fair go'? For Australians over 40 the answer is mostly yes – unless you've experienced poverty. Our new research finds: - 67% of the so-called ‘Xennial’ generation – those born in 1976–1982, on the cusp of the Millennial/Gen X divide – earn more than their parents did at a similar age. Australia is ranked above many countries for income mobility between generations. - Parents in the bottom or top of the income scale are more likely to have children that remain there themselves. Almost 15% of people with parents in the bottom income decile remained in the bottom decile, while just 6% of them ended up in the top decile. - Similarly, people at the ends of the distributions are most likely to remain there. Around 42% of people in the bottom two deciles in 2001 remain there in 2022, while 32% of the people in the top two deciles remain there. - About one in seven Australians experienced poverty in 2022 – the highest level since 2001. The longer the time spent in poverty, the higher the risk of re-entering or remaining there. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/g_GYFsNQ #Income #Inequality #Economics #Ausecon #Report
Economic mobility – a ‘fair go' for many but some left behind
pc.gov.au
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Commissioner Natalie Siegel-Brown has been sharing our review of government progress towards the National Agreement on Closing the Gap all around Australia – most recently at the 2024 NSW Aboriginal Mental Health and Wellbeing Workforce Forum. The forum celebrated 30 years of the Djirruwang Program. We congratulate the Program and all involved on this significant milestone! NSW Health AH&MRC of NSW Charles Sturt University
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