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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Superannuation in the Costing of Government Services - Steering Committee for the Review of Government...
Released: 21 Sep 1998
A Steering Committee research paper on the way superannuation is costed in calculating service costs for the annual 'Report on Government Services'.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/super
A Comparison of Institutional Arrangements for Road Provision - Productivity Commission Staff Research...
Released: 30 Jun 1998
A comparison of four institutional approaches to road provision: the traditional 'departmental' approach, output-based management, an effective road fund and a public utility model.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/road
Youth Wages and Employment - Productivity Commission Staff Research Paper
Released: 16 Oct 1998
A staff research paper that focuses on youth employment (rather than unemployment) and examines the factors influencing the demand for youth workers, and the interaction between youth and adult employment.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/youth
Work Arrangements in the Australian Meat Processing Industry - Productivity Commission Labour Market...
Released: 9 Oct 1998
The report examines selected work arrangements and assesses their implications for the performance of meat processing enterprises. The effects on employees are also considered, and the scope to achieve further necessary change is analysed.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/meat
Work Arrangements in Container Stevedoring - Productivity Commission Labour Market Research
Released: 28 Apr 1998
The report examines selected work arrangements and assesses their implications for the performance of container stevedoring workplaces. The effects on employees and users of stevedoring services are also considered, and impediments to achieving
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/stevedoring
Tasmanian Dairy Industry Review - Productivity Commission Submission
Released: 30 Nov 1998
Productivity Commission Submission to the Tasmanian Dairy Industry Review
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/tas-dairy
International Benchmarking of the Australian Waterfront - Productivity Commission International...
Released: 28 Apr 1998
This report provides new insights into the timeliness, reliability and economic consequences for Australia of failure to match levels of performance achieved in overseas ports. It is based on data collected throughout 1997.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/waterfront
Industry Commission Submission to the Shipbuilding Industry Review - Industry Commission Submission
Released: 1 Mar 1998
An Industry Commission submission to the Shipbuilding Industry Review.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/ship-building
Outcome Measurement in Child Protection: International Literature Review and Critical Analysis of Child...
Released: 14 Sep 1998
This report was written by Lyn Gain and Lawrie Young for the Steering Committee for the Review of Commonwealth/State Service Provision. The views expressed in the report are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/child-protection
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