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: 10 Dec 1998
Annual report 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 informed and
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/regulation-review-1997-98
Released: 17 Mar 2006
The Australian Bureau of Statistics and the Productivity Commission held a one-day productivity conference in Canberra on 23 March 2006 to examine Australia's productivity performance from a mix of analytical, measurement and policy perspectives.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/productivity-perspectives-2006
Released: 1 Nov 1996
An Industry Commission submission to the mid-term Review of the Rural Adjustment Scheme.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/rural-adjustment-scheme
Released: 16 Nov 2004
Annual report for 2003-04 on compliance with the Australian 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
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/regulation-review-2003-04
Released: 11 Jul 2013
This paper is about disadvantage in Australia, and in particular, about Australians who experience deep and persistent disadvantage.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/deep-persistent-disadvantage
Released: 7 Nov 2003
Annual report for 2002-03 on compliance with the Australian 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
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/regulation-review-2002-03
Released: 1 Feb 1995
This submission assesses the Trade Practices Commission’s need for more, and more timely, information from firms intending to merge.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/pre-merger-notification
Released: 31 Oct 2005
Annual report for 2004-05 on compliance with the Australian 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
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/regulation-review-2004-05
Released: 31 Oct 2000
This paper examines how expenditure on long term aged care in Australia will change as a result of demographic changes and other factors.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/long-term-aged-care
Released: 1 Mar 1997
Telecommunications economics and policy issues
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/telecommunications-issues
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