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 Dec 1997
Reducing the regulatory burden: Does firm size matter?
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/regulatory-burden-firm-size
Released: 6 May 2011
Submission made by the Productivity Commission to the Taskforce on the Sustainable Population Strategy for Australia.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/sustainable-population-taskforce
Released: 17 Mar 1999
Papers prepared by NECG for the Productivity Commission international benchmarking study of Australian telecommunications services.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/telecommuniction-services/necg
Released: 31 Mar 1995
This submission comments on elements of proposals contained in the Environmental Protection Agency's discussion paper, Public Review of Commonwealth Environmental Impact Assessment Process.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/environmental-impact-assessment
Released: 15 Dec 1998
This report, commissioned by the Steering Committee for the Review of Commonwealth/State Service Provision, details the effectiveness of Australia's disability services from clients prospective.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/disability-satisfaction-review
Released: 1 Nov 2009
This appendix contains contextual information to assist the COAG Reform Council to interpret the performance data presented in the reports on the National Education Agreement and the National Agreement for Skills and Workforce Development.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/national-agreements/historical-appendices
Released: 18 Feb 2016
As the first service sector to be examined, there are new questions as to what is actually being measured and how well it reflects the underlying concept of productivity.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/productivity-financial-insurance-services
Released: 28 Mar 2002
Productivity Commission Submission to the Environmental Management Systems Working Group: Towards a National Framework for the Development of Environmental Management Systems in Agriculture
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/environmental-management-systems
Released: 31 Mar 2009
This study explores the scope for efficient financing to reduce the life-time cost of an infrastructure project and the potential financing vehicles have to improve the investment decision.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/public-infrastructure-financing
Released: 8 Sep 2000
A workshop convened by the Commission on 8 September 2000 in Melbourne to explore the links between economic and environmental policy objectives and outcomes.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/environment-macroeconomic-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