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: 18 Dec 2008
This paper identifies measurement and interpretation issues of relevance to productivity estimates for the mining industry in Australia.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/mining-productivity
Released: 10 Jun 1998
This paper examines four current areas of state taxation - payroll taxes, land taxes, financial taxes, and franchise fees.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/state-tax-reform
Released: 1 Jun 2005
The report of a consultancy conducted in May and June 2005 by Jim Pearse of Health Policy Analysis Pty Ltd. The consultancy reviewed patient satisfaction and responsiveness surveys conducted in relation to public hospital services in Australia, and
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/patient-satisfaction
Released: 1 Feb 1998
Trade liberalisation and earnings distribution in Australia
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/trade-liberalisation
Released: 16 Dec 1999
This paper examines the importance of employee training and workplace innovation in determining both labour productivity levels and growth in Australian workplaces.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/training-innovation
Released: 22 Feb 2000
This report written by Lyn Gain was commissioned by the Steering Committee for the Review of Commonwealth/State Service Provision. The views expressed in the report are those of the consultant, Lyn Gain, and do not necessarily reflect the views of
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/childrens-services
Released: 29 Aug 2013
This paper by Jane Fry and Clare Boulton was released on 29 August 2013. The analysis in this paper identifies broad patterns - or pathways - in labour market and education activities associated with different life stages. It uses a novel approach -
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/transition-pathways
Released: 1 Apr 1991
Pay TV: Why regulate
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/pay-tv-regulation
Released: 1 Oct 1997
Productivity growth and Australian manufacturing industry
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/manufacturing-growth
Released: 1 Jun 1990
Mergers and acquisitions
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/mergers-acquisitions
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