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: 28 Aug 1997
Small business employment
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/small-business-employment
Released: 1 Jul 1997
Role of economic instruments in managing the environment
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/managing-environment
Released: 5 Jun 1997
International telecommunications reform in Australia
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/phone
Released: 29 May 1997
The economic impact of international airline alliances
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/airline-alliances
Released: 22 Apr 1997
Informal equity investment
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/informal-equity-investment
Released: 1 Mar 1997
Telecommunications economics and policy issues
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/telecommunications-issues
Released: 1 Feb 1997
A report on progress by governments in implementing new approaches to CSOs to: better specify the non-commercial objectives of GBEs; make the costs of CSOs more transparent; reduce the costs imposed on some users; improve and monitor the delivery of
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/community-service-obligation-policy
Released: 8 Jan 1997
Assessing the potential for market power in the National Electricity Market
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/electricity-market
Released: 1 Dec 1996
The changing of Australian manufacturing
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/changing-manufacturing
Released: 1 Oct 1996
A model of investment in the Sydney four and five star hotel market
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/hotel
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