Key points of productivity review

KEY RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PRODUCTIVITY COMMISSION REVIEW:

* Energy: Cooperation between Australian governments is required to reform the national electricity market.

* Tax reform: Ensure every level of government gets their fair share of tax with improved revenue sharing to support the efficient provision of public services.

* Education: Help Australians change careers later in life by making it easier for all ages to access learning materials.

* Patient-centred care: Put the patient at the centre of healthcare with a reconfiguration of the health care system.

* Intergovernmental relations: Get the relationship right at the top tier of Australian governments - the Council of Australian Governments.

* Innovation: Promote business innovation by being more responsive and willing to experiment at all levels of government.

* Alcohol tax: Scrap tax concessions for high-alcohol, low-value products in a move towards a reformed alcohol tax system.

* Local government: Hear more from the lowest rung of Australian government by drawing on Victoria's experience in requiring more meaningful council performance reporting.

* Improved governance: Ensure proposed public projects are properly scrutinised through better cost-benefit evaluations.