This research examines the evidence on whether wages have kept up with labour productivity in the past few decades. The Productivity Commission finds that in all industries, except for mining and agriculture – which account for over 95% of employment – the difference between productivity growth and wages growth has been relatively low.

This report sets out the Productivity Commission’s findings and recommendations on the ongoing implementation of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap by highlighting areas of improvement and emphasising where additional effort is required.

The annual Trade and Assistance Review tracks the money governments spend to support private business. This year’s review finds that assistance to Australian industry rose to $13.8 billion in 2021-22 and that it is increasingly being distributed through opaque subsidies and concessions.

This report sets out the Productivity Commission’s interim findings and recommendations on the effectiveness, efficiency and appropriateness of Part 3 of the Future Drought Fund Act.

This report provides a summary of the expenditure on child protection services in South Australia in 2021-22, as well as other child protection services program data.