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: 3 Oct 2003
The paper compares the legal, organisational and regulatory arrangements for managing water rights against accepted best practice principles.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/water-rights
Released: 10 Feb 2004
The paper reviews existing planning and environmental regulatory arrangements for aquaculture in Australia.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/aquaculture
Released: 13 Jul 2004
This paper draws together the findings from different streams of work undertaken for the Australian contribution to an international study (coordinated by the OECD) of the uptake of information and communications technology (ICT) and its effects on
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/ict-use
Released: 5 Jul 2005
This paper examines some of the key trends in Australiaâs agriculture sector over the last 20 years.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/agriculture
Released: 15 Aug 2003
This submission draws on research and analysis undertaken during the Commission's inquiry into price regulation of airport services.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/sydney-airport
Released: 30 Apr 2015
This paper focuses on the two key policy levers the Government has at its disposal to influence International Education Services (IES): the visa system and regulation aimed at providing quality assurance in the delivery of education to international
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/international-education
Released: 28 Aug 2003
This paper examines key developments and trends in manufacturing in Australia over the last two decades.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/manufacturing
Released: 25 Jul 2003
This paper reviews social capital theories and concepts, and related empirical work, and discusses some of the possible ramifications for public policy.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/social-capital
Released: 5 Jul 2002
This paper reviews pastoral lease arrangements across jurisdictions in Australia and the extent to which these affect the emergence of non-pastoral land uses.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/pastoral-leases
Released: 27 Sep 2006
A joint publication of the Australian Bureau of Statistics and Productivity Commission which examines the diversity of farm irrigation practices and management - providing a detailed statistical description of farms which use and trade irrigation
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/irrigated-farms
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