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 Mar 2000
The submission covers: Effects of EMDGS on exports; Framework for analysis; Overview of The Export Market Development Grants Scheme; Role of government.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/export-development-grants
Released: 22 May 2008
This Productivity Commission submission to the Garnaut Climate Change Review was released on 22 May 2008.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/garnaut-emission-trading
Released: 14 Aug 1996
Proceedings of the Industry Commission Conference on Equity, Efficiency and Welfare held in Melbourne on 1 and 2 November 1995.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/equity-efficiency-welfare
Released: 1 Jul 1996
This submission explores a range of issues associated with compliance costs and the administration of the tax system.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/taxation-compliance-costs
Released: 1 Nov 1995
Implementing the National Competition Policy: Access and price regulation
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/competition-policy-access
Released: 1 Jul 2001
This paper reviews a range of techniques that have been applied for measuring efficiency in health services.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/measuring-health-services
Released: 28 Aug 1997
Small business employment
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/small-business-employment
Released: 14 Dec 2000
This paper examines the characteristics of casual contract employees.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/casual-contract-diversity
Released: 17 Oct 2002
A consultancy report by Robert Douglas which examines the potential environmental impacts (positive and/or negative) of selected taxation arrangements.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/environment-tax-provisions
Released: 29 Sep 2005
Assistance conferred by preferential trading agreements — Case study of the Australia-New Zealand CER Trade Agreement - Productivity Commission Conference paper
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/aust-nz-trade-agreement
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