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: 12 Jun 2008
This paper aims to provide an overview of the changing role of part-time work in Australia.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/part-time-employment
Released: 24 Jul 2001
In this international benchmarking report the Commission compared the accessibility, quality and prices of telecommunications services in remote and rural areas with those in urban areas, in Australia and in other countries.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/rural-telecommunications
Released: 11 Jul 2003
This study updates aspects of the Commission's 1998 study, International Benchmarking of the Australian Waterfront, which was based on data collected in 1997. The present study draws on data collected mainly during 2002 for the same selection of
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/international-stevedoring
Released: 4 Apr 2012
This staff working paper examines productivity trends in the Australian utilities industry and highlights some significant issues relating to the measurement and interpretation of changes in measured productivity over time.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/electricity-gas-water
Released: 25 May 2006
The main aims of this paper are to assess the recent prevalence, growth and characteristics of non-traditional work.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/non-traditional-work
Released: 1 Nov 2009
The information in this report is intended as an input to the COAG Reform Council's analysis of the National Education Agreement.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/national-agreements/education
Released: 1 Nov 2009
The information in this report is intended as an input to the COAG Reform Council's analysis of the National Agreement for Skills and Workforce Development.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/national-agreements/workforce
Released: 16 Aug 2000
This paper focuses on wholesale and retail trade and government restrictions on trade in distribution services.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/distribution-restrictions
Released: 23 Nov 2001
This report forms part of the Commission's annual report series and meets its obligation to report annually on compliance with the Commonwealth's requirements for the making and review of regulations.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/regulation-review-2000-01
Released: 26 Nov 2002
Annual report for 2001-02 on compliance with the Government's requirements for the making and review of regulations. The Government requires departments and agencies to prepare Regulation Impact Statements to ensure regulatory action is well
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/regulation-review-2001-02
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