Completed inquiries
The following is a list of all completed Public inquiries and commissioned studies undertaken by the Commission.
Economic impacts of migration and population growth
17 / 05 / 2006
A commissioned study into the productivity and economic impacts of migration and population growth
Consumer product safety
07 / 02 / 2006
A commissioned study to assess the social and economic impact of options for reforming Australia's general product safety system.
Health workforce
19 / 01 / 2006
The Australian Government asked the Productivity Commission to examine issues impacting on the health workforce including the supply of, and demand for, health workforce professionals and propose solutions to ensure the continued delivery of quality healthcare over the next 10 years.
Energy efficiency
21 / 10 / 2005
A public inquiry into the economic and environmental potential offered by energy efficiency.
International liner cargo shipping (2005)
15 / 10 / 2005
A public inquiry into Part X of the Trade Practices Act (1974) and associated regulations.
Impacts of advances in medical technology in Australia
20 / 09 / 2005
A commissioned study into the impact of advances in medical technology on public and private healthcare expenditure, and the associated costs and benefits for the Australian community.
Australian pigmeat industry (2005)
16 / 08 / 2005
A public inquiry into the competitive situation and outlook for the Australian pigmeat industry, including both production and processing.
Review of National Competition Policy arrangements
14 / 04 / 2005
A public inquiry into the impact of National Competition Policy (NCP) and related reforms undertaken to date on the Australian economy and community, and the identification of areas offering opportunities for significant gains to the Australian economy from removing impediments to efficiency and enhancing competition.
Economic implications of an ageing Australia
12 / 04 / 2005
A research study into the productivity, labour supply and fiscal implications of likely demographic trends over the next 40 years to further improve understanding of the challenges and opportunities resulting from an ageing Australia.
Australian and New Zealand competition and consumer protection regimes
13 / 01 / 2005
A commissioned study into the competition and consumer protection regimes of Australia and New Zealand.
Reform of building regulation
01 / 12 / 2004
A commissioned study into the progress made under the 1994 Inter Government Agreement on the reform of building regulation and its impact on the building and construction industry and on economic efficiency in Australia.
Smash repair and insurance
31 / 08 / 2004
A public inquiry into the the relationship between the smash repair industry and the insurance industry.
Gas access regime
10 / 08 / 2004
A public inquiry into the benefits, costs and effects of the Gas Access Regime, including its effect on investment in the sector and in upstream and downstream markets.
Impacts of native vegetation and biodiversity regulations
10 / 08 / 2004
A public inquiry into the impacts on farming practices, productivity, sustainability, property values and returns arising from the regulation of native vegetation clearance and/or biodiversity conservation.
Review of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992
14 / 07 / 2004
A National Competition Policy Review of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992.
National Workers' Compensation and Occupational Health and Safety Frameworks
24 / 06 / 2004
A public inquiry into the provision of Workers' Compensation and Occupational Health and Safety.
First home ownership
23 / 06 / 2004
A public inquiry to evaluate the affordability and availability of housing for first home buyers.
Rules of origin under the Australia-New Zealand closer economic relations trade agreement
11 / 06 / 2004
A commissioned study into the Rules of Origin under the Australia-New Zealand Closer Economic Relations Trade Agreement.
Post-2005 Textile, clothing and footwear assistance arrangements
26 / 11 / 2003
A public inquiry into the effectiveness, efficiency and appropriateness of current assistance programs in meeting the Government's goal of achieving structural change and a more internationally competitive TCF sector by 2005.
Review of mutual recognition (2003)
17 / 10 / 2003
A review of the Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) and the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Arrangement (TTMRA), to assess their efficiency and effectiveness and consider whether legislative changes are required to improve their operation.