Supporting research and data
Commission staff undertake supporting research and analysis, data compilation and model development in support of our inquiry and study activity.
The role of technology in determining skilled employment: An economy-wide approach
28 / 08 / 2001
The paper investigates the shift in demand toward skilled workers in an economywide framework, and compares the role of skill biased technological change with that of trade in explaining the increased demand for skilled workers.
National Health Performance Framework Report 2001
01 / 08 / 2001
National Health Performance Framework Report 2001
Remote, rural and urban telecommunications services
24 / 07 / 2001
In this international benchmarking report the Commission compared the accessibility, quality and prices of telecommunications services in remote and rural areas with those in urban areas, in Australia and in other countries.
Australia's approach to forthcoming trade negotiations
23 / 07 / 2001
The Commission provides comments on: why and how the Australian government should continue to support trade liberalisation and the WTO system; Australia's main interests in the agenda for a new round of multilateral negotiations; and other trade-related matters where the Commission has undertaken relevant research.
Techniques for measuring efficiency in health services
01 / 07 / 2001
This paper reviews a range of techniques that have been applied for measuring efficiency in health services.
Cost sharing for biodiversity conservation: A conceptual framework
11 / 05 / 2001
This paper discusses the principles for sharing the costs of conservation between individuals, groups and the general community.
A duty of care for the protection of biodiversity on land
11 / 05 / 2001
This consultancy report explores the concept of duty of care to the environment in relation to biodiversity.
Computable General Equilibrium models for evaluating domestic greenhouse policies in Australia
04 / 04 / 2001
Computable General Equilibrium Models for Evaluating Domestic Greenhouse Policies in Australia by Jack Pezzey and Ross Lambie was released on 4 April 2001.
Resource movements and labour productivity, an Australian illustration: 1994-95 to 1997-98
04 / 04 / 2001
This paper examines labour productivity at the level of the firm, in contrast to most analyses to date that have used more aggregated data.
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service
01 / 04 / 2001
This submission highlights elements of a regulatory framework that may contribute to more efficient and effective provision of conservation of biodiversity by the public and private sectors.
Business failure and change: An Australian perspective
20 / 12 / 2000
This paper examines the outflow of businesses and presents the most recent available evidence of business exits and failures.
The diversity of casual contract employment
14 / 12 / 2000
This paper examines the characteristics of casual contract employees.
Regulation and its review 1999-2000
29 / 11 / 2000
This report forms part of the Commission's annual report series and meets its obligation to report annually on compliance with the Commonwealth's requirements for the making and review of regulations.
Measures of restrictions on trade in services database
27 / 11 / 2000
Restrictions on trade in services take the form of government regulation. Regulations can affect the entry and operations of foreign service suppliers and new domestic service suppliers. A methodology estimates the direct price and/or effect of restrictions on trade services.
Review of the Wheat Marketing Act 1989 - Supplementary submission
20 / 11 / 2000
Productivity Commission Supplementary Submission to the Review of the Wheat Marketing Act 1989
Distribution of the economic gains of the 1990s
15 / 11 / 2000
This paper examines the effect of rapid productivity growth in Australia the 1990s on the growth of average incomes and the distribution of income.
Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety: Some preliminary observations
01 / 11 / 2000
Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety: Some preliminary observations
Long-term aged care: Expenditure trends and projections
31 / 10 / 2000
This paper examines how expenditure on long term aged care in Australia will change as a result of demographic changes and other factors.
Unemployment and re-employment of displaced workers
19 / 10 / 2000
This paper examines the incidence and adjustment experiences of workers displaced by economic change.
Review of Australia's Hazardous Waste Act
04 / 10 / 2000
Productivity Commission Submission to the Review of Australia's Hazardous Waste Act