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 Nov 1991
International comparisons of plant productivity - Domestic water heaters
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/water-heaters
Released: 1 Nov 2009
This appendix contains contextual information to assist the COAG Reform Council (CRC) to interpret the performance data presented in the National Agreement reports.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/national-agreements/appendix
Released: 5 Jul 2002
This paper reviews pastoral lease arrangements across jurisdictions in Australia and the extent to which these affect the emergence of non-pastoral land uses.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/pastoral-leases
Released: 22 Dec 2005
This report by Dr. Phillipa Dee was commissioned as a background paper for the Productivity Commission's conference, Quantitative Tools for Microeconomic Policy Analysis held in Canberra in November 2004.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/quantitative-modelling
Released: 31 Mar 1999
Review of price controls on Telstra
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/telecoms-prices
Released: 13 Mar 2002
This paper seeks to dispel some of the myths commonly harboured about service jobs, service trade and the contribution services make to productivity improvements and living standards.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/service-sector
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
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
Released: 27 Sep 2006
A joint publication of the Australian Bureau of Statistics and Productivity Commission which examines the diversity of farm irrigation practices and management - providing a detailed statistical description of farms which use and trade irrigation
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/irrigated-farms
Released: 1 Apr 1994
This submission comments on the Health Care Committee of the National Health and Medical Research Council (NH&MRC) Notice of Intent to issue guidelines or make regulatory recommendations regarding passive smoking.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/passive-smoking
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