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 Mar 1998
An Industry Commission submission to the Shipbuilding Industry Review.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/ship-building
Released: 15 Aug 2003
This submission draws on research and analysis undertaken during the Commission's inquiry into price regulation of airport services.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/sydney-airport
Released: 5 Apr 2002
The paper examines the causes and consequences of Australia's productivity growth in the 1990's.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/miracle-growth
Released: 14 Aug 1995
Does Pacific Power have market power
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/pacific-power
Released: 29 May 2002
Proceedings of a round table convened by the Productivity Commission and the Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research to discuss key health policy issues.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/health-policy
Released: 27 Sep 2001
This paper analyses the incidence of contractor-type employment and the characteristics of people working as contractors.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/self-employed
Released: 9 Apr 2010
In November 2008, the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) endorsed a new Intergovernmental Agreement on Federal Financial Relations (IGA). The IGA included a new form of payment - National Partnership (NP) payments - to fund specific projects
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/national-partnership
Released: 25 Jul 2003
This paper reviews social capital theories and concepts, and related empirical work, and discusses some of the possible ramifications for public policy.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/social-capital
Released: 7 Oct 2015
This paper sheds light on how Australia's tax and transfer system functions to distribute income across the population and over lifetimes. It presents a descriptive analysis to inform public debate about the distributive impacts of the tax and
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/tax-and-transfer-incidence
Released: 1 Nov 1991
International comparisons of plant productivity - Domestic water heaters
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/water-heaters
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