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: 16 Aug 2000
This paper focuses on quantifying the restrictions affecting trade in legal, accountancy, architectural and engineering services.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/professional-restrictions
Released: 1 Dec 1991
This submission comments on the Australian and New Zealand Environment Council's draft report on strategies for the collection, re-use and recycling of lubricating oils and motor vehicle tyres.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/lubricating-oils-tyres
Released: 30 Nov 1999
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-1998-99
Released: 1 Mar 1998
Micro reform - Impacts on firms: Aluminium case study
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/aluminium-micro-reform
Released: 1 May 1991
This paper by Raymundo Valdes was released in May 1991. It examines the factors affecting steel scrap collections and develops a model to explain the supply and demand of steel scrap. The analysis suggests that in the case of steel-by far the most
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/steel-scrap-collection
Released: 1 Jan 1997
An Industry Commission submission to the National Competition Council on the National Access Regime.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/national-access-regime
Released: 7 Jun 2010
The information in this report is intended as an input to the COAG Reform Council's analysis of the National Disability Agreement.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/national-agreements/disability
Released: 24 Nov 2004
The Australian Bureau of Statistics and the Productivity Commission held a one-day conference in Canberra on 9 December 2004 the to discuss productivity trends and a range of productivity measurement, analytical and policy issues.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/productivity-perspectives-2004
Released: 7 Jun 2010
The information in this report is intended as an input to the COAG Reform Council's analysis of the National Healthcare Agreement.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/national-agreements/healthcare
Released: 1 Dec 2006
Regulation and its Review 2005-06 reports 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
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/regulation-review-2005-06
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