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: 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: 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 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: 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: 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: 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
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