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: 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: 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: 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
Released: 20 Dec 2007
The Australian Bureau of Statistics and the Productivity Commission held a one-day conference in Canberra on 6 December 2007 to discuss productivity trends and a range of productivity measurement, analytical and policy issues.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/productivity-perspectives-2007
Released: 1 Oct 2013
This staff research note, released on 1 October 2013, describes the uses and abuses of input-output tables, with the aim of improving future utility of what is an important but sometimes misused resource.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/input-output-tables
Released: 1 Jul 1997
Role of economic instruments in managing the environment
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/managing-environment
Released: 1 May 1997
This submission to the Treasury on the Corporate Law Economic Reform Program qualitatively examines the incidence and impact of accounting standards, made under the Corporations Act 1989.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/accounting-standards
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