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: 7 Jul 2015
This report is a detailed analysis of two aspects of superannuation policy affecting the post-retirement phase: What might happen if the age that individuals can access their superannuation (the 'preservation age') were raised? Is the way people
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/superannuation-post-retirement
Released: 5 Oct 2001
This paper draws on the Commission's views and experience, as well as input from leading policy analysts, on structural reforms that have been undertaken in Australia and other countries over the past decade.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/structural-adjustment-issues
Released: 19 Oct 1998
The performance monitoring report, Performance of Government Trading Enterprises 1991–92 to 1996–97, provides a concluding overview to reports prepared under the auspices of the Council for Australian Government (COAG) since 1991. It do
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/government-trading-enterprises/perf9697
Released: 18 Jul 2001
This paper identifies and examines constraints which inhibit the role of the private sector in biodiversity conservation. It reviews some key institutional constraints to private conservation of biodiversity where it is the primary land use activity.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/private-conservation-constraints
Released: 24 May 2001
Productivity Commission Performance Monitoring Report: Financial Performance of Government Trading Enterprises 1995-96 to 1999-00
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/government-trading-enterprises/perf9900
Released: 9 Jul 2002
The performance monitoring report provides valuable time series data on the financial performance by industry sector of Government businesses. It is the third report in a series initiated by the Productivity Commission.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/government-trading-enterprises/perf0001
Released: 12 Jul 2000
This report is the first in a series initiated by the Productivity Commission into the financial performance of Government Trading Enterprises (GTEs). The study forms part of a continuing program of research into the performance of economic
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/government-trading-enterprises/perf9899
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: 7 Jul 2005
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/gte0304
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
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