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 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: 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: 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
Released: 17 Jun 2019
This research paper documents what happened during the demand driven university system before it ceased in 2017.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/university-report-card
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
Released: 7 Dec 1999
This paper examines the structure and performance of Australia's private hospital industry.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/private-hospitals
Released: 1 Jun 1996
Land degradation and the Australian agricultural industry
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/land-degradation
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