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.
Released: 21 Dec 1999
This benchmarking report compares Australian telecommunications prices, price changes and regulatory arrangements with those in nine other OECD countries.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/telecommunication-prices
Released: 30 Nov 1999
This report forms part of the Commission's annual report series and meets its obligation to report annually on compliance with the Commonwealth's requirements for the making and review of regulations.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/regulation-review-1998-99
Released: 19 Jul 1999
This research paper supplements appendix F (Impact of Liberalised International Air Services Agreements) of the inquiry report, International Air Services. It provides the technical details to the model developed during the inquiry.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/air-services-competition
Released: 17 Mar 1999
Papers prepared by New Zealand Telecom for the Productivity Commission international benchmarking study of Australian telecommunications services.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/telecommuniction-services/telecomnz
Released: 17 Mar 1999
Papers prepared by NECG for the Productivity Commission international benchmarking study of Australian telecommunications services.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/telecommuniction-services/necg
Released: 12 Jul 1999
The 1999 Industry Economics Conference, organised by the Productivity Commission in conjunction with Monash University, was held in Melbourne on 12 and 13 July 1999. The theme of the conference, Regulation, Competition and Industry Structure,
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/industry-economics-conference-1999
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