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: 6 Feb 2020
The information in this report is intended as an input to the COAG Reform Council's analysis of the National Indigenous Reform Agreement.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/national-agreements/indigenous-reform
Released: 4 Dec 2014
In November 2008, the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) endorsed a new Intergovernmental Agreement on Federal Financial Relations (IGA) which included six new National Agreements. The Steering Committee for the Review of Government Service
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/national-agreements
Released: 14 Oct 1999
A Steering Committee research paper on the effects of payroll tax on the provision of government services.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/payroll-tax
Released: 23 Apr 2003
This paper examines the relationship between firm size, domestic sales and export performance for a sample of Australian manufacturing firms.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/firm-size
Released: 4 Dec 1992
International performance indicators - Road freight
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/road-freight
Released: 1 Nov 1991
International comparisons of plant productivity - Domestic water heaters
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/water-heaters
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: 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: 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: 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
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