The South Australian Productivity Commission has been asked by the Premier to undertake an inquiry into how to improve economic participation amongst disadvantaged South Australians and position all South Australians to share in the benefits of economic growth. In particular, we have been asked to explore:

• the root causes of the state’s persistently high long-term unemployment, including any regional dimension to the problem;
• the potential for effectively delivered and targeted advice and support in the education and training system to help South Australians find the right career path for them, and thereby reduce disadvantage; and
• the potential for South Australian Government policy interventions to deliver a win-win outcome of reducing disadvantage and helping to address the skills needs of the state’s employers.

Chair and Presiding Commissioner

Adrian Tembel
T: 08 8226 2654
E: adrian.tembel@sa.gov.au

Commissioner

Professor Christopher Findlay
T: 08 8226 2654
E: christopher.findlay@sa.gov.au

Inquiry Lead

Steve Whetton
T: 08 8226 6448
E: steve.whetton@sa.gov.au

Administration

Simone Vanzati
T: 08 8226 2654
E: simone.vanzati@sa.gov.au