Productivity Commission
Shaun McMahon is an experienced professional currently serving as an Inquiry Manager at the Productivity Commission since April 2022. Prior to this role, Shaun held several managerial and consulting positions, including Manager of the Behavioural Insights Unit at the Department of Premier and Cabinet (Vic) and Head of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning at the Brotherhood of St Laurence. Shaun's background includes work as Associate Director in Health Economics & Social Policy at Deloitte Australia and Consultant at Social Ventures Australia. Shaun has also contributed to the Global Shapers Community as a Global Shaper and gained teaching experience as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Chicago. Shaun's educational qualifications include a Master of Public Policy from the Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago, a Master of Complex Systems from the University of Sydney, and dual Bachelor's degrees in Economics and Business Management from The University of Queensland.
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Productivity Commission
The Productivity Commission is an independent research and advisory agency for the Australian Government. While the government largely determines our work program, our findings and recommendations are independent and based on our own analysis and judgment. Not only do we look at economic issues, but social and environmental issues too. Our research and policy advice can help governments improve or create better policies to benefit all Australians. Our main role is to conduct public inquiries and studies into current issues. For example our inquiry into disability support was used in creating the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Our projects provide opportunities for different points of view to be heard and considered. Participation in our inquiries or Commissioned studies is encouraged and gives you the opportunity to have a say in Australia’s public policy formation. You can participate by making a submission to us, it’s open to everyone. Submissions could be a short email or letter outlining your views or a much more substantial document. Providing evidence such as documentation, data or research to support your viewpoint is always useful. Often after we release a draft report, we hold hearings that are open to the public. Anyone can participate whether it be elaborating on their submission or simply providing relevant information to the Commissioners. Whether you want to speak at a hearing or just observe, you will be able to book a spot via our website. The Commission also undertakes additional research. Some of this research supports our inquiries as well as helping outline future directions for reform. You can find out more about us and our current projects by heading to our website, pc.gov.au