Inquiries
Public inquiries and commissioned studies give the opportunity for all points of view in the community to be heard and considered. All individuals, firms, groups and organisations with an interest in an inquiry can participate in the inquiry.
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Consumer Product Safety - Commissioned study
7 Feb 2006
A commissioned study to assess the social and economic impact of options for reforming Australia's general product safety system.
https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/completed/consumer-product-safety
Health Workforce - Commissioned Study
19 Jan 2006
The Australian Government asked the Productivity Commission to examine issues impacting on the health workforce including the supply of, and demand for, health workforce professionals and propose solutions to ensure the continued delivery of quality
https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/completed/health-workforce
Energy Efficiency - Public inquiry
21 Oct 2005
A public inquiry into the economic and environmental potential offered by energy efficiency.
https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/completed/energy-efficiency
2004 Review of Part X of the Trade Practices Act 1974: International Liner Cargo Shipping - Public inquiry
15 Oct 2005
A public inquiry into Part X of the Trade Practices Act (1974) and associated regulations.
https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/completed/cargo-shipping-2005
Medical Technology - Commissioned study
20 Sep 2005
A commissioned study into the impact of advances in medical technology on public and private healthcare expenditure, and the associated costs and benefits for the Australian community.
https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/completed/medical-technology
The Australian Pigmeat Industry - Public inquiry
16 Aug 2005
A public inquiry into the competitive situation and outlook for the Australian pigmeat industry, including both production and processing.
https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/completed/pigmeat-2005
Review of National Competition Policy Arrangements - Public inquiry
14 Apr 2005
A public inquiry into the impact of National Competition Policy (NCP) and related reforms undertaken to date on the Australian economy and community, and the identification of areas offering opportunities for significant gains to the Australian
https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/completed/national-competition-policy
Economic Implications of an Ageing Australia - Commissioned study
12 Apr 2005
A research study into the productivity, labour supply and fiscal implications of likely demographic trends over the next 40 years to further improve understanding of the challenges and opportunities resulting from an ageing Australia.
https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/completed/ageing
Australian and New Zealand Competition and Consumer Protection Regimes - Commissioned study
13 Jan 2005
A commissioned study into the competition and consumer protection regimes of Australia and New Zealand.
https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/completed/trans-tasman-consumer-protection
Reform of Building Regulation - Commissioned study
1 Dec 2004
A commissioned study into the progress made under the 1994 Inter Government Agreement on the reform of building regulation and its impact on the building and construction industry and on economic efficiency in Australia.
https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/completed/building
- regulation (10)
- competition (8)
- agriculture (8)
- international trade (6)
- environment (5)
- performance (5)
- science and innovation (4)
- climate (3)
- services (3)
- water (2)
- policy (2)
- consumers (2)
- workforce (2)
- manufacturing (2)
- health and medical (2)
- automotive (1)