Current Research
As well as the inquiries and studies the Government commission us to do, we also undertake other policy-relevant research. This page contains links to our current research projects.
Growing the Digital Economy and Maximising Opportunities for Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
The Productivity Commissions of Australia and New Zealand will undertake joint research to examine priority areas for growing the digital economy, in particular opportunities for SMEs.
Higher Education Access and Outcomes
This project will look at who is participating and the academic and labour market outcomes these additional students are achieving.
Trends in Inequality
This self-initiated research project draws on new data to analyse recent trends in income, consumption and wealth distribution, and the persistence of disadvantage.