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 Aug 1995
Issues in infrastructure pricing
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/infrastructure-pricing
Released: 11 Jan 2007
This paper examines the comparability of international workforce participation rates and seeks to better understand the magnitude of the gap between Australia's workforce participation rates and those of other OECD countries.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/workforce-participation
Released: 1 Apr 2010
The Productivity Commission convened a roundtable 'Strengthening Evidence-based Policy in the Australian Federation' in Canberra on 17-18 August 2009.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/strengthening-evidence
Released: 1 Dec 1996
The changing of Australian manufacturing
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/changing-manufacturing
Released: 9 May 2013
This staff research note, released on 9 May 2013, sets out how the Productivity Commission defines these terms along with related concepts such as cost effectiveness and productivity.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/efficiency-effectiveness
Released: 24 Mar 2009
The Productivity Commission convened a roundtable Promoting Better Environmental Outcomes at Old Parliament House, Canberra on 20 August 2008.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/environmental-outcomes
Released: 19 Nov 1998
This paper Identifies and classifies potential restrictions on trade in financial services in Australia.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/financial-restrictions
Released: 18 Mar 1999
This conference paper considers both macroeconomic and microeconomic issues related to population ageing and implications for education policy.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/ageing-and-education
Released: 1 Oct 2010
This paper by Matthew Forbes, Philip Harslett, Ilias Mastoris and Leonora Risse was presented at the 31st Australian Conference of Health Economists in Sydney on 30 September to 1 October 2010.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/hospital-quality-care
Released: 8 Mar 2007
This paper examines Australia's future productivity growth prospects and, specifically, whether it is feasible for Australia to match the performance benchmarks set by other countries now and in the foreseeable future.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/australia-match-usa
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