The state’s health system can expect to be one of the agency’s big targets going forward.
The Queensland parliament last night passed legislation to re-establish the Queensland Productivity Commission, which was abolished by the previous government in 2021.
The commission will undertake a review of the state’s construction industry and deliver Queensland’s first Intergenerational Equity Report. The health system is expected to be a target of the agency going forward.
“We need to cut unnecessary red tape to encourage creativity and innovation and build a highly skilled public service to deliver better and more services,” said treasurer David Janetzki.
“The Productivity Commission model has been proven to have a real impact on government-led economic improvement both at a national level and in other states.”
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The commission will officially be established upon the commencement of the Queensland Productivity Commission Act 2025, with appointments to be announced shortly.
The bill supports the transition of existing staff from the Office of Productivity and Red Tape Reduction within Queensland Treasury to the new commission.