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: 26 Feb 2015
The Commission examined trends, drivers and barriers to growth in the Australian international tourism industry. The paper was released on 26 February 2015.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/international-tourism
Released: 22 Nov 2013
This report focuses on the effects of ageing on economic output (underpinned by changes in population, participation and productivity) and the resulting implications for government budgets were current policy settings to be maintained. In that
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/ageing-australia
Released: 9 Sep 2011
This paper investigates two important relationships relating to firm behaviour and performance using econometric methods. First, the relationship between product market competition and innovation is examined, and then the association between
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/business-innovation
Released: 9 Dec 2010
This research paper explores some of the factors affecting Australia's population growth over the years.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/population-migration
Released: 25 Sep 2008
This research paper explores a number of challenges to Australia's aged care system that population ageing and growing diversity among older people are expected to pose over the next 40 years.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/aged-care-trends
Released: 31 Jul 2008
Financial Performance of Government Trading Enterprises 2004-05 to 2006-07 was released on 31 July 2008. It forms part of the Commission's research into the performance of Australian industries and the progress of microeconomic reform.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/gte0607
Released: 28 Mar 2008
The Commission research paper Towards Urban Water Reform: A Discussion Paper was released on 28 March 2008.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/urban-water-reform
Released: 26 Jul 2007
This report, Financial Performance of Government Trading Enterprises 2004-05 to 2005-06, continues an earlier series of broader reports of the Steering Committee on National Performance Monitoring of Government Trading Enterprises.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/government-trading-enterprises/gte0506
Released: 28 Feb 2007
A study of the potential economic and government revenue impacts of the NRA, as outlined in the 10 February 2006 COAG meeting Communique.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/national-reform-agenda
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