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: 8 Nov 2002
This paper provides an analysis of the economic and trade implications of the introduction of GM technology in the grains, excluding wheat, and oilseeds sectors.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/genetically-modified-crops
Released: 26 Jul 2000
This paper investigates whether Australian labour statistics adequately capture the diverse characteristics of 'non-traditional' employment.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/non-traditional-employment
Released: 5 Sep 2001
Asset measurement in the costing of government services
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/costing-government-services
Released: 20 Nov 2001
This paper examines the characteristics of firms that use government business programs and how the use of such programs affects their performance.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/impact-government-business
Released: 21 Aug 1998
This paper focuses on small business issues and provides a guide for design, implementation and evaluation of small business programs and regulations.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/small-business-principles
Released: 1 Mar 1995
This submission to the Prices Surveillance Authority's Public Inquiry into Fees and Charges Imposed on Retail Transaction Accounts by Banks and Other Financial Institutions examines whether fees and charges are set in a competitive environment,
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/retail-banking-competition
Released: 1 Aug 1994
A SALTER database summary
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/salter-model/workingpaper23
Released: 19 Mar 2009
This paper, presented at the30th Australian Health Economists Conference, explores productivity measurement within the Australian public hospital system.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/public-hospital-productivity
Released: 15 May 2005
The report provides the basis for a major advance in the way child protection performance is assessed, reflecting fundamental shifts in notions of both service delivery and government financial accountability.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/child-protection-efficiency
Released: 1 May 1993
Two Small Extensions to SALTER
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/salter-model/workingpaper12
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