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 Aug 2017
This report assesses the performance of State and Territory government against the four benchmarks set out in the National Partnership Agreement on Essential Vaccines for the period 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2017.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/national-partnership/essential-vaccines/2016-2017
Released: 24 Jul 2012
The Commission held a Roundtable on A 'Sustainable' Population?- Key Policy Issues, at Old Parliament House in Canberra on 21-22 March 2011. The proceedings of the roundtable were released in July 2011.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/benchmarking-federal-systems
Released: 1 Apr 1994
This Steering Committee paper examines ways to develop a more consistent approach to the definition, costing and funding of CSOs and the basis for a more broadly agreed approach between jurisdictions.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/community-service-obligations
Released: 7 Mar 2011
Paragraph 17 of the National Partnership Agreement on the Elective Surgery Waiting List Reduction Plan specifies that the COAG Reform Council (CRC) will assess the performance of each State and Territory against the performance benchmarks in
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/national-partnership/elective-surgery
Released: 31 Mar 2009
This study explores the scope for efficient financing to reduce the life-time cost of an infrastructure project and the potential financing vehicles have to improve the investment decision.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/public-infrastructure-financing
Released: 7 Jun 2010
The information in this report is intended as an input to the COAG Reform Council's analysis of the National Affordable Housing Agreement.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/national-agreements/affordable-housing
Released: 1 Sep 2000
National Health Performance Framework Report 2000
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/health-performance-framework-2000
Released: 1 Jan 1998
Microeconomic reforms in Australia: A compendium from the 1970s to 1997
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/microeconomic-reform-compendium-1970-1997
Released: 30 Oct 1997
The 1996-97 annual report of the Industry Commission.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/industry-commission-annual-report-1996-97
Released: 31 Oct 1994
Industry Commission Annual Report 1993-94
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/industry-commission-annual-report-1993-94
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