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: 1 Feb 1998
Trade liberalisation and earnings distribution in Australia
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/trade-liberalisation
Released: 1 Oct 1997
Productivity growth and Australian manufacturing industry
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/manufacturing-growth
Released: 1 Jul 1997
Role of economic instruments in managing the environment
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/managing-environment
Released: 1 Dec 1996
The changing of Australian manufacturing
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/changing-manufacturing
Released: 1 Mar 1998
Micro reform - Impacts on firms: Aluminium case study
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/aluminium-micro-reform
Released: 1 May 1991
This paper by Raymundo Valdes was released in May 1991. It examines the factors affecting steel scrap collections and develops a model to explain the supply and demand of steel scrap. The analysis suggests that in the case of steel-by far the most
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/steel-scrap-collection
Released: 1 Mar 1995
Australian manufacturing industry and international trade data 1968-69 to 1992-93
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/manufacturing-trade-data
Released: 1 Mar 1997
Telecommunications economics and policy issues
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/telecommunications-issues
Released: 1 Nov 1995
Implementing the National Competition Policy: Access and price regulation
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/competition-policy-access
Released: 28 Aug 1997
Small business employment
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/small-business-employment
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