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  • Closing the Gap: past the halfway point

    October 9, 2026 · 17 min

    PC Commissioner Selwyn Button and host Richard Aedy unpack the progress made towards the National Agreement on Closing the Gap. Episode notes The objective of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap (the National Agreement) is to…

  • Housing supply: what's holding us back? | Interim report

    September 7, 2026 · 16 min

    'Regulatory reform is as close you can get to a silver bullet for Australia's housing affordability challenge' PC Chair Danielle Wood and host Richard Aedy discuss the interim report of the Australian Productivity Commission's housing…

  • How should Australia's GST be shared? | Interim report

    August 27, 2026 · 17 min

    PC Commissioner Angela Jackson joins Richard Aedy to unpack the Australian Productivity Commissions' interim report of the GST distribution inquiry - discussing the horizontal fiscal equalisation principle, how the Australian Government…

  • Delivering quality care more efficiently | Inside the interim report

    August 13, 2025 · 15 min

    PC Commissioner Alison Roberts tells Richard about the importance of care in our lives and the challenges with enhancing productivity in the care economy. The Australian Productivity Commission (the PC), in its interim report 'Delivering…

  • Building a skilled and adaptable Australian workforce | Inside the interim report

    August 12, 2025 · 14 min

    In this episode, Commissioner Catherine de Fontenay and Richard discuss the focus of the PC's interim report - strengthening the adaptability of Australia’s workforce. They explore the draft recommendations from the report 'Building a…

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  • Harnessing data and digital technology | Inside the interim report

    August 5, 2025 · 17 min

    Richard Aedy is joined by Commissioners Stephen King and Julie Abramson to talk about potential productivity gains from unlocking the benefits of data and digital technology. They breakdown the proposed reforms in the PC's interim report…

  • Investing in cheaper, cleaner energy and the net zero transformation | Inside the interim report

    August 3, 2025 · 16 min

    Commissioner Barry Sterland talks with Richard Aedy about the recommendations in the PC's interim report Investing in cheaper, cleaner energy and the net zero transformation and how more consistent emissions incentives, faster approvals…

  • Creating a more dynamic and resilient economy | Interim report

    August 1, 2025 · 11 min

    Deputy Chair of the PC Alex Robson talks sits down with Richard Aedy to discuss proposed reforms in our interim report on creating a more dynamic and resilient economy. This is the first of the five pillars of productivity inquiries given…

  • Growth mindset: how to boost Australia’s productivity

    July 24, 2025 · 14 min

    In this episode Richard Aedy sits down with PC Chair Danielle Wood to talk about why Australia's productivity has been in the doldrums and why it's important to turn it around. They also discuss some of the PC's proposed reforms for…

  • How should Australia respond to US tariffs?

    July 8, 2025 · 12 min

    Proposed US tariff hikes have sent shockwaves through the global economy. So how will they affect Australia? In the latest episode of The Prodcast, PC Deputy Chair Alex Robson talks through modelling in our latest annual report - Trade…

  • Inside our interim report: Review of the National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement

    June 25, 2025 · 14 min

    Governments need to work together to improve outcomes for people using mental health and suicide prevention services. That's the purpose of the National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement that Commonwealth, state and territory…

  • Inside the Productivity Commission

    June 17, 2025 · 16 min

    You might have heard about the Productivity Commission but what does it do? Richard Aedy speaks with PC Chair Danielle Wood about the work of the PC and how it helps inform government policy. They also discuss the importance of…

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About the show

The Prodcast is the official podcast of the Australian Productivity Commission - the Australian Government’s independent research and advisory body on economic, social and environmental issues affecting the welfare of all Australians. Each episode features PC Commissioners and researchers sharing key insights and analysis from our latest research. Head to pc.gov.au for more. Follow us on LinkedIn @productivity-commission