The Review was initiated by the Prime Minister, Premiers and Chief Ministers at the Premiers' Conference in July 1993. It operates under the auspices of the Council of Australian Governments.

The Steering Committee for the Review was established in 1994 to manage the Review. It comprises senior representatives from Australian, State and Territory governments. It is chaired by the Chairman of the Productivity Commission.

The Productivity Commission acts as the Secretariat for the Steering Committee for the Review of Government Service Provision.

Report on Government Services

The Review of Government Service Provision is to provide information on the effectiveness and efficiency of government services in Australia.

Overcoming Indigenous Disadvantage

Three streams of reporting that contribute to a better understanding of the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of government services to Indigenous Australians.

Indigenous Expenditure Report

Three streams of reporting that contribute to a better understanding of the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of government services to Indigenous Australians.

National Agreement performance reporting

Objectives, outcomes, outputs and performance indicators for each sector, and clarifies the respective roles and responsibilities of the Commonwealth and the states and territories in the delivery of services.

National Partnership performance reporting

Funding for specific projects and to facilitate and/or reward states and territories that deliver on nationally significant reforms.