Through our research, the Commission contributes to the public debate and encourages informed policy discussion.
The Commission has a statutory mandate to conduct a program of research to support its inquiries, annual reporting and other responsibilities, including promoting community awareness and understanding of various productivity and regulatory issues.
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Released: 3 Oct 2003
The paper compares the legal, organisational and regulatory arrangements for managing water rights against accepted best practice principles.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/water-rights
Released: 28 Aug 2003
This paper examines key developments and trends in manufacturing in Australia over the last two decades.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/manufacturing
Released: 25 Jul 2003
This paper reviews social capital theories and concepts, and related empirical work, and discusses some of the possible ramifications for public policy.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/social-capital
Released: 11 Jul 2003
This study updates aspects of the Commission's 1998 study, International Benchmarking of the Australian Waterfront, which was based on data collected in 1997. The present study draws on data collected mainly during 2002 for the same selection of
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/international-stevedoring
Released: 26 Jun 2003
The report is the first in a new three-year program of research by the Productivity Commission designed to provide comparable information on the financial performance of government trading enterprises.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/government-trading-enterprises/gte0102
We undertake other policy relevant research in addition to our commissioned public inquiries and studies. This web page lists our current research projects.
This is our catalogue of policy relevant research that has been completed.
Commission staff undertake supporting research and analysis, data compilation and model development in support of our inquiry and study activity.
Employment & Education
Industry & Trade
Natural Resources
Productivity Analysis
Social & Community