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 Feb 1997
An Industry Commission submission to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) on Authorisation of the National Electricity Code.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/electricity-code
Released: 8 Feb 2006
This paper aims to illustrate the effects of the Armington assumption on one of the main factors that affects welfare outcomes, namely, the terms of trade.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/armington-elasticities
Released: 1 Aug 1994
This submission is in response to the Joint Standing Committee on Migration's inquiry into the Migration Agents Registration Scheme. The submission comments on the effects of the current scheme and highlights some details of the scheme which may
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/migration-agents
Released: 6 Aug 1997
An Industry Commission submission to the Review of Higher Education Financing and Policy.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/higher-education
Released: 10 Nov 1999
NCC Review of the WA rail access regime
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/wa-rail-access
Released: 5 Aug 2008
This paper examines some reasons for the recent trends in Australian fertility.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/fertility-trends
Released: 1 Nov 1995
This submission to the Copyright Law Review Committee comments on the review of the Copyright Act (Cth) 1968.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/copyright-reform
Released: 1 Oct 1997
An Industry Commission submission to the Joint Committee of Public Accounts (JCPA) Inquiry into Internet Commerce.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/internet-commerce
Released: 4 Oct 2000
This paper examines the productivity performance of the wholesale and retail trade sectors in light of their significant contribution to Australia's record productivity performance in the 1990s.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/wholesale-retail
Released: 19 Apr 2012
This paper by visiting researcher Dean Parham was released on 19 April 2012.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/productivity-slump
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