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: 20 Jul 2006
This report continues previous work by the Commission and an earlier series of broader Red Book reports of the Steering Committee on National Performance Monitoring of Government Trading Enterprises.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/government-trading-enterprises/gte0405
Released: 26 Jun 2003
The report is the first in a new three-year program of research by the Productivity Commission designed to provide comparable information on the financial performance of government trading enterprises.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/government-trading-enterprises/gte0102
Released: 20 Jul 2004
This report is the second in a three-year program of research by the Productivity Commission designed to provide comparable information on the financial performance of government trading enterprises.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/government-trading-enterprises/gte0203
Released: 26 Jul 2007
This report, Financial Performance of Government Trading Enterprises 2004-05 to 2005-06, continues an earlier series of broader reports of the Steering Committee on National Performance Monitoring of Government Trading Enterprises.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/government-trading-enterprises/gte0506
Released: 17 Jun 2019
This research paper documents what happened during the demand driven university system before it ceased in 2017.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/university-report-card
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