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: 5 Jun 1997
International telecommunications reform in Australia
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/phone
Released: 10 Sep 1997
An Industry Commission submission to the National Competition Council Review of the Australian Postal Corporation Act 1989.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/postal
Released: 1 Sep 1994
This submission to the Prices Surveillance Authority's review builds on its views on competition policy in its discussion paper Pro-competitive Regulation, with additional research and the findings of recent Industry Commission inquiries that have
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/price-surveillance
Released: 1 Nov 1992
This paper examines how pro- procompetitive regulation, and particularly restrictive trade competitive practices legislation, can best be used to improve market outcomes.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/pro-competitive-regulation
Released: 13 Nov 1996
This submission comments on the review of cross-media ownership which was conducted by the Department of Communications and the Arts.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/cross-media-ownership
Released: 1 Jan 1997
An Industry Commission submission to the National Competition Council on the National Access Regime.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/national-access-regime
Released: 1 Aug 1992
Developments in regulation and its review 1991-92
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/regulation-review-1991-92
Released: 1 Sep 1994
Developments in regulation and its review 1993-94
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/regulation-review-1993-94
Released: 1 Apr 1994
This Steering Committee paper examines ways to develop a more consistent approach to the definition, costing and funding of CSOs and the basis for a more broadly agreed approach between jurisdictions.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/community-service-obligations
Released: 3 Apr 2008
Assessing the importance of national economic reform — Australian Productivity Commission experience - Productivity Commission Conference Paper
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/assessing-national-economic-reform
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