Supporting Research Program
One of the Commission's functions, specified in the Productivity Commission Act 1998, is to undertake research on issues relating to industry, industry development and productivity. This research supports and complements the Commission's core functions of conducting public inquiries and studies commissioned by the Government.
The main objectives of the supporting research program are to provide high quality, policy-relevant information, analysis and advice to governments and the community. The Commission also organises research conferences and workshops in order to advance the debate on policy issues, to encourage cutting-edge contributions, and to facilitate research networks.
Supporting research themes
The Commission's supporting research program includes work on:
Latest supporting research publications
The Effects of Education and Health on Wages and Productivity March 2010
Work Choices of Married Women: Drivers of Change January 2010
Modelling the Effects of the EU Common Agricultural Policy December 2009
Public Infrastructure Financing: An International Perspective March 2009
Investments in Intangible Assets and Australia's Productivity Growth March 2009