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: 27 Jun 2014
This submission was made to the Competition Policy Review on 25 June 2014 and publicly released on 27 June 2014. The submission draws on previous Commission work that addresses competition-related issues and policy processes for developing
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/competition-policy-review
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: 1 Nov 1995
Implementing the National Competition Policy: Access and price regulation
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/competition-policy-access
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 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: 14 Dec 2000
This paper examines the characteristics of casual contract employees.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/casual-contract-diversity
Released: 28 Aug 1997
Small business employment
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/small-business-employment
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: 7 Apr 2006
This report for the Taskforce on Reducing Regulatory Burdens on Business was released on 7 April 2006.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/regulation-taskforce/report
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