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: 1 Aug 2001
National Health Performance Framework Report 2001
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/health-performance-framework-2001
Released: 28 Aug 2001
The paper investigates the shift in demand toward skilled workers in an economywide framework, and compares the role of skill biased technological change with that of trade in explaining the increased demand for skilled workers.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/technology-determining-skilled-employment
Released: 16 Oct 2001
This paper examines the economic impact of complete liberalisation of trade in two important service sectors, telecommunications and financial services.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/liberalising-telecommunications-and-finance
Released: 18 Dec 2001
This paper develops and applies a measure of productivity growth that can incorporate unpriced environmental impacts.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/greenhouse-emissions-on-electricity-generators
Released: 16 Oct 2001
This paper attempts to quantify domestic regulatory regimes in international air passenger transport, telecommunications and electricity supply.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/regulation-on-air-transport-telecommunications-electricity
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