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: 31 May 1995
This submission comments on the approach taken by the Insurance and Superannuation Commission in three Discussion Papers (released on 27 March 1995) dealing with the regulation of derivatives for superannuation; life insurance; and general insurance.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/derivatives
Released: 1 May 1997
An Industry Commission submission to the National Competition Council on Specialized Container Transport's Declaration Application.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/nsw-rail
Released: 30 Nov 1998
Productivity Commission Submission to the Tasmanian Dairy Industry Review
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/tas-dairy
Released: 1 Apr 1999
Productivity Commission Submission to the Victorian Dairy Industry Review
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/vic-dairy
Released: 8 Feb 2006
This paper explores how models adopting the Armington formulation differ from traditional models, in their quantitative properties and underlying theory of trade.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/armington-model
Released: 13 Jul 2004
This paper draws together the findings from different streams of work undertaken for the Australian contribution to an international study (coordinated by the OECD) of the uptake of information and communications technology (ICT) and its effects on
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/ict-use
Released: 4 Dec 2014
In November 2008, the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) endorsed a new Intergovernmental Agreement on Federal Financial Relations (IGA) which included six new National Agreements. The Steering Committee for the Review of Government Service
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/national-agreements
Released: 10 Feb 2004
The paper reviews existing planning and environmental regulatory arrangements for aquaculture in Australia.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/aquaculture
Released: 1 Apr 2001
This submission highlights elements of a regulatory framework that may contribute to more efficient and effective provision of conservation of biodiversity by the public and private sectors.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/qld-parks
Released: 1 Nov 1997
An Industry Commission submission to the Queensland Dairy Industry Review.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/qld-dairy
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