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 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
Released: 19 Oct 1998
The performance monitoring report, Performance of Government Trading Enterprises 1991–92 to 1996–97, provides a concluding overview to reports prepared under the auspices of the Council for Australian Government (COAG) since 1991. It do
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/government-trading-enterprises/perf9697
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
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