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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Work Arrangements on Large Capital City Building Projects - Productivity Commission Labour Market Research
Released: 24 Aug 1999
The report describes how work arrangements on large capital city building projects affect work performance. It evaluates the changes in work arrangements since the late 1980's and provides an assessment of the impediments to further necessary changes
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/large-building-projects
Policy Implications of the Ageing of Australia's Population Conference - Productivity Commission Conference ...
Released: 18 Mar 1999
Proceedings of a conference convened by the Productivity Commission and the Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research on the policy implications of the ageing of Australia's population, held 18-19 March 1999.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/ageing-population
Productivity Commission Submission to the Victorian Dairy Industry Review
Released: 1 Apr 1999
Productivity Commission Submission to the Victorian Dairy Industry Review
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/vic-dairy
Progress in Rail Reform - Productivity Commission Conference Paper
Released: 3 Nov 1999
On 3 November 1999 Commissioner Helen Owens addressed AusRail99, with a speech titled Progress in Rail Reform.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/rail-reform
Payroll Tax in the Costing of Government Services - Steering Committee for the Review of Government Service ...
Released: 14 Oct 1999
A Steering Committee research paper on the effects of payroll tax on the provision of government services.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/payroll-tax
The New Economy? A New Look at Australia's Productivity Performance - Productivity Commission Staff...
Released: 9 Jun 1999
This paper uses a new methodology to assess the implications of Australia's productivity performance for growth in output and living standards.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/new-economy
Productivity Commission Submission to the Review of Price Controls on Telstra
Released: 31 Mar 1999
Review of price controls on Telstra
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/telecoms-prices
Regulation of the Taxi Industry - Commission Research Paper
Released: 2 Dec 1999
The paper contains an analysis of key issues facing State and Territory governments reviewing the regulation of taxis and hire-cars, under the National Competition Policy.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/taxi-regulation
Linking Inputs and Outputs: Activity Measurement by Police Services - Steering Committee for the Review of...
Released: 4 Oct 1999
A Steering Committee research paper on the use of activity measurement by Australasian police agencies.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/police-services
Productivity Commission Submission to the National Competition Policy Review of Pharmacy Regulation
Released: 4 Nov 1999
The submission covers the community pharmacy sector, current regulatory arrangements, benefits and costs of the regulations and some alternative approaches.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/pharmacy-review