Australian Performance Commission

The Australian Performance Commission is the advisory body for microeconomic policy and regulation for the Australian government. Its independent legal powers are part of the Treasury Portfolio and accountable to the treasurer. For example, his work includes: a study of the economic consequences of an aging population in Australia, a review of the regime of access to gas, the consequences of an act of discrimination of disability, and the economic consequences of canceling tariffs on goods from least developed countries. The Commission is also responsible for evaluating the application of safeguards in accordance with the guidelines of the World Trade Organization.

Her reports are often the basis of public policy. However, the government treasurer is not required to act on the recommendation of the Productivity Commission and is entitled not to give any answer or refuse to act.