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: 10 Jun 1998
This paper examines four current areas of state taxation - payroll taxes, land taxes, financial taxes, and franchise fees.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/state-tax-reform
Released: 20 Dec 2007
The Australian Bureau of Statistics and the Productivity Commission held a one-day conference in Canberra on 6 December 2007 to discuss productivity trends and a range of productivity measurement, analytical and policy issues.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/productivity-perspectives-2007
Released: 22 Feb 2000
This report written by Lyn Gain was commissioned by the Steering Committee for the Review of Commonwealth/State Service Provision. The views expressed in the report are those of the consultant, Lyn Gain, and do not necessarily reflect the views of
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/childrens-services
Released: 8 Mar 2007
This paper examines Australia's future productivity growth prospects and, specifically, whether it is feasible for Australia to match the performance benchmarks set by other countries now and in the foreseeable future.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/australia-match-usa
Released: 24 Jul 2001
In this international benchmarking report the Commission compared the accessibility, quality and prices of telecommunications services in remote and rural areas with those in urban areas, in Australia and in other countries.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/rural-telecommunications
Released: 11 Jul 2003
This study updates aspects of the Commission's 1998 study, International Benchmarking of the Australian Waterfront, which was based on data collected in 1997. The present study draws on data collected mainly during 2002 for the same selection of
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/international-stevedoring
Released: 7 Jun 2010
The information in this report is intended as an input to the COAG Reform Council's analysis of the National Disability Agreement.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/national-agreements/disability
Released: 23 Nov 2001
This report forms part of the Commission's annual report series and meets its obligation to report annually on compliance with the Commonwealth's requirements for the making and review of regulations.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/regulation-review-2000-01
Released: 10 Dec 1998
Annual report on compliance with the Government's requirements for the making and review of regulations. The Government requires departments and agencies to prepare Regulation Impact Statements to ensure regulatory action is well informed and
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/regulation-review-1997-98
Released: 1 Dec 2006
Regulation and its Review 2005-06 reports on compliance with the Australian Government's requirements for the making and review of regulations. The Government requires departments and agencies to prepare Regulation Impact Statements to ensure
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/regulation-review-2005-06
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