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 Oct 1996
GBE price reform - Effects on household expenditure
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/gbe-price
Released: 11 Oct 2001
This paper examines the role of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in Australia's productivity growth compared with the U.S.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/it-surge
Released: 28 Mar 2006
This research identifies and implements improvements in practical welfare measurement beyond the conventional average income or GDP per capita measure; and gauges the welfare contributions of productivity and the terms of trade.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/economic-welfare
Released: 1 Jul 1997
An Industry Commission submission to the NSW Dairy Industry Review.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/nsw-dairy
Released: 28 Apr 1998
This report provides new insights into the timeliness, reliability and economic consequences for Australia of failure to match levels of performance achieved in overseas ports. It is based on data collected throughout 1997.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/waterfront
Released: 5 Jul 2005
This paper examines some of the key trends in Australia’s agriculture sector over the last 20 years.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/agriculture
Released: 18 Sep 2008
A submission made by the Commission to Infrastructure Australia's National Infrastructure Audit in September 2008.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/infrastructure
Released: 14 May 2013
This staff research note, released on 14 May 2013, illustrates possible interpretations of sustainability and what they imply for policy analysis by using an economic framework for exploring the issues.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/sustainability
Released: 9 Dec 2002
This paper represents part of the work in progress on a joint research project of the Productivity Commission, the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources, and the National Office for the Information Economy
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/ict-uptake
Released: 23 Apr 2003
This paper examines the relationship between firm size, domestic sales and export performance for a sample of Australian manufacturing firms.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/firm-size
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