Research
Through our research, the Commission contributes to the public debate and encourages informed policy discussion. The Commission has six research streams:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Policy
- Energy and Climate
- Environment and Water
- Health and Ageing
- Industry and Trade
- Productivity.
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.
Fully-matching results
Examining Barriers to More Efficienct Gas Markets - Commission Research Paper
Released: 31 Mar 2015
This paper examines issues relating to different stages of the gas supply chain in the eastern Australian gas market, against the backdrop of integration with the Asia-Pacific market.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/gas-markets
Australia's international tourism industry - Commission research paper
Released: 26 Feb 2015
The Commission examined trends, drivers and barriers to growth in the Australian international tourism industry. The paper was released on 26 February 2015.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/international-tourism
Housing Assistance and Employment in Australia - Commission Research Paper
Released: 9 Apr 2015
This paper examines the links between housing assistance - social housing and Commonwealth Rent Assistance - and employment.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/housing-employment
Efficiency in Health - Commission Research Paper
Released: 23 Apr 2015
In this paper, the Commission has identified and assessed opportunities to improve the operation of Australia's health care system. This is based on a roundtable the Commission held with health policy experts in November 2014, as well as follow-up
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/efficiency-health
International Education Services - Commission Research Paper
Released: 30 Apr 2015
This paper focuses on the two key policy levers the Government has at its disposal to influence International Education Services (IES): the visa system and regulation aimed at providing quality assurance in the delivery of education to international
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/international-education
Housing Decisions of Older Australians - Commission research paper
Released: 1 Dec 2015
The report is the third flagship research paper and it continues the investigation of issues relating to the ageing of Australia's population, this time focusing on the housing choices made by older Australians.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/housing-decisions-older-australians
Superannuation Policy for Post-Retirement - Commission research paper
Released: 7 Jul 2015
This report is a detailed analysis of two aspects of superannuation policy affecting the post-retirement phase: What might happen if the age that individuals can access their superannuation (the 'preservation age') were raised? Is the way people
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/superannuation-post-retirement