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: 9 Sep 2011
This paper investigates two important relationships relating to firm behaviour and performance using econometric methods. First, the relationship between product market competition and innovation is examined, and then the association between
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/business-innovation
Released: 7 Dec 1999
This paper examines the structure and performance of Australia's private hospital industry.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/private-hospitals
Released: 26 Feb 2002
This paper presents the findings of a new survey by the Commission on what motivates Australian firms to operate or relocate their headquarters offshore, and the implications for Australia.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/offshore-investment
Released: 3 Dec 1998
This report sets out the Commission's views on structural change, and provides factual information about structural change in Australia since the early 1970s.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/structural-change
Released: 4 Dec 2001
This paper provides an economic perspective on the role the private sector can play in conservation of biodiversity. It focuses on opportunities for governments to facilitate biodiversity conservation by enabling markets to allocate resources better.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/private-conservation
Released: 9 Dec 2010
This research paper explores some of the factors affecting Australia's population growth over the years.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/population-migration
Released: 25 Sep 2008
This research paper explores a number of challenges to Australia's aged care system that population ageing and growing diversity among older people are expected to pose over the next 40 years.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/aged-care-trends
Released: 12 Nov 1999
This paper lays a framework for exploring the nature and significance of the links between microeconomic reforms and productivity.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/microeconomic-reform
Released: 8 Jun 2016
This Commission-initiated research project was able to access a new national dataset that links information about primary school students' literacy and numeracy achievement and demographic characteristics with information about the schools they
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/indigenous-primary-school-achievement
Released: 28 Mar 2008
The Commission research paper Towards Urban Water Reform: A Discussion Paper was released on 28 March 2008.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/urban-water-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