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: 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
Released: 24 Jul 2001
In this international benchmarking report the Commission compared the accessibility, quality and prices of telecommunications services in remote and rural areas with those in urban areas, in Australia and in other countries.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/rural-telecommunications
Released: 7 Jun 2010
The information in this report is intended as an input to the COAG Reform Council's analysis of the National Disability Agreement.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/national-agreements/disability
Released: 23 Nov 2001
This report forms part of the Commission's annual report series and meets its obligation to report annually on compliance with the Commonwealth's requirements for the making and review of regulations.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/regulation-review-2000-01
Released: 10 Dec 1998
Annual report on compliance with the Government's requirements for the making and review of regulations. The Government requires departments and agencies to prepare Regulation Impact Statements to ensure regulatory action is well informed and
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/regulation-review-1997-98
Released: 1 Dec 2006
Regulation and its Review 2005-06 reports on compliance with the Australian Government's requirements for the making and review of regulations. The Government requires departments and agencies to prepare Regulation Impact Statements to ensure
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/regulation-review-2005-06
Released: 7 Nov 2003
Annual report for 2002-03 on compliance with the Australian Government's requirements for the making and review of regulations. The Government requires departments and agencies to prepare Regulation Impact Statements to ensure regulatory action is
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/regulation-review-2002-03
Released: 14 Aug 1996
Proceedings of the Industry Commission Conference on Equity, Efficiency and Welfare held in Melbourne on 1 and 2 November 1995.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/equity-efficiency-welfare
Released: 29 Nov 2000
This report forms part of the Commission's annual report series and meets its obligation to report annually on compliance with the Commonwealth's requirements for the making and review of regulations.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/regulation-review-1999-2000
Released: 1 Jul 2001
This paper reviews a range of techniques that have been applied for measuring efficiency in health services.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/measuring-health-services
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