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.
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An ageing Australia: Preparing for the future - Commission Research Paper
Released: 22 Nov 2013
This report focuses on the effects of ageing on economic output (underpinned by changes in population, participation and productivity) and the resulting implications for government budgets were current policy settings to be maintained. In that
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/ageing-australia
Competition, Innovation and Productivity in Australian Businesses
Released: 9 Sep 2011
This paper investigates two important relationships relating to firm behaviour and performance using econometric methods. First, the relationship between product market competition and innovation is examined, and then the association between
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/business-innovation
Private Hospitals in Australia - Commission Research Paper
Released: 7 Dec 1999
This paper examines the structure and performance of Australia's private hospital industry.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/private-hospitals
Offshore Investment by Australian Firms: Survey Evidence - Commission Research Paper
Released: 26 Feb 2002
This paper presents the findings of a new survey by the Commission on what motivates Australian firms to operate or relocate their headquarters offshore, and the implications for Australia.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/offshore-investment
Aspects of Structural Change in Australia - Commission Research Paper
Released: 3 Dec 1998
This report sets out the Commission's views on structural change, and provides factual information about structural change in Australia since the early 1970s.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/structural-change
Harnessing Private Sector Conservation of Biodiversity - Commission Research Paper
Released: 4 Dec 2001
This paper provides an economic perspective on the role the private sector can play in conservation of biodiversity. It focuses on opportunities for governments to facilitate biodiversity conservation by enabling markets to allocate resources better.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/private-conservation
Population and Migration: Understanding the Numbers - Commission Research Paper
Released: 9 Dec 2010
This research paper explores some of the factors affecting Australia's population growth over the years.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/population-migration
Trends in Aged Care Services: some implications - Commission Research Paper
Released: 25 Sep 2008
This research paper explores a number of challenges to Australia's aged care system that population ageing and growing diversity among older people are expected to pose over the next 40 years.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/aged-care-trends
Microeconomic Reforms and Australian Productivity: Exploring the Links - Commission Research Paper
Released: 12 Nov 1999
This paper lays a framework for exploring the nature and significance of the links between microeconomic reforms and productivity.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/microeconomic-reform
Towards Urban Water Reform: A Discussion Paper - Commission Research Paper
Released: 28 Mar 2008
The Commission research paper Towards Urban Water Reform: A Discussion Paper was released on 28 March 2008.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/urban-water-reform