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: 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: 25 May 2006
The main aims of this paper are to assess the recent prevalence, growth and characteristics of non-traditional work.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/non-traditional-work
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: 5 Jul 2005
This paper examines some of the key trends in Australiaâs agriculture sector over the last 20 years.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/agriculture
Released: 8 Apr 2005
This paper provides assistance estimates for tourism on a comparable basis to other industries.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/tourism
Released: 20 Jul 2004
This report is the second in a 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/gte0203
Released: 13 Jul 2004
This paper draws together the findings from different streams of work undertaken for the Australian contribution to an international study (coordinated by the OECD) of the uptake of information and communications technology (ICT) and its effects on
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/ict-use
Released: 10 Feb 2004
The paper reviews existing planning and environmental regulatory arrangements for aquaculture in Australia.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/aquaculture
Released: 3 Oct 2003
The paper compares the legal, organisational and regulatory arrangements for managing water rights against accepted best practice principles.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/water-rights
Released: 28 Aug 2003
This paper examines key developments and trends in manufacturing in Australia over the last two decades.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/manufacturing
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