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: 4 Dec 2001
This paper provides an economic perspective on the role the private sector can play in conservation of biodiversity. It focuses on opportunities for governments to facilitate biodiversity conservation by enabling markets to allocate resources better.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/private-conservation
Released: 15 Oct 1996
This submission focuses on three matters, the importance of developing an optimal regulatory environment for electronic commerce, the use by Commonwealth government agencies of a Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) when justifying and reviewing
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/electronic-commerce
Released: 9 Dec 2010
This research paper explores some of the factors affecting Australia's population growth over the years.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/population-migration
Released: 1 Jul 1995
Beyond the firm - An assessment of business linkages and networks in Australia
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/beyond-the-firm
Released: 1 Jan 1997
This Information Paper discusses the impact of mutual recognition of regulations on labour market mobility and interstate trade in goods since 1993.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/mutual-recognition
Released: 31 Jul 1998
This paper examines selected EVSL initiatives first nominated by APEC members at their Vancouver meeting in November 1997.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/apec-liberalisation
Released: 17 Mar 1999
This international benchmarking report compares the performance of Australian telecommunications services industry with those of other countries.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/telecommuniction-services
Released: 1 Nov 1990
Strategic trade theory: The East Asian experience
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/east-asian-trade
Released: 28 Jun 2006
The aim of this study is to determine the significance of stranded irrigation assets for selected irrigation authorities.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/stranded-irrigation
Released: 25 Sep 2008
This research paper explores a number of challenges to Australia's aged care system that population ageing and growing diversity among older people are expected to pose over the next 40 years.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/aged-care-trends
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