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: 11 May 2001
This consultancy report explores the concept of duty of care to the environment in relation to biodiversity.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/biodiversity-duty-of-care
Released: 1 Jul 2003
This paper aims to provide additional information about the characteristics and potential economic effects of third wave preferential trading arrangements of the type that Japan has begun negotiating, and examines their effects on investment and
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/preferential-trade-agreements
Released: 26 Sep 2005
The Restrictiveness of Rules of Origin in Preferential Trade Agreements - Productivity Commission Conference Paper
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/restrictive-rules-of-origin
Released: 28 Apr 1997
An Industry Commission submission to the Intergovernmental Committee on Ecologically Sustainable Development (ICESD) on the National Greenhouse Strategy.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/national-greenhouse-strategy
Released: 4 Sep 2001
A report on a case study of Earth Sanctuaries Ltd, a publicly listed Australian company directly involved in the conservation of biodiversity.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/creating-biodiversity-markets
Released: 21 Feb 2013
The Productivity Commission and the Australian Bureau of Statistics held a one-day productivity conference in Canberra on 20th November 2012. The conference provided an overview of productivity trends and a range of productivity measurement,
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/productivity-perspectives-2012
Released: 3 Oct 2002
A paper on the contribution of ICTs to productivity accelerations in Australia and the USA, using a growth accounting framework. It was delivered to the Communications Research Forum, Canberra, 3 October 2002.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/getting-most-out-of-ict
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: 1 Apr 1995
This submission offers some observations and suggestions about the regulation of securities advisers. These comments cover the process which the Commonwealth Government requires any regulatory authority to use when amending regulations, as well as
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/securities-advisers-licensing
Released: 12 Dec 1997
Some lessons from the use of environmental quasi-regulation
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/environmental-quasi-regulation
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