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 Oct 1996
GBE price reform - Effects on household expenditure
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/gbe-price
Released: 1 Oct 1996
Reform and the distribution of income - An economy-wide approach
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/income-distribution-reform
Released: 3 Jun 1996
Extending patent life: Is it in Australia's economic interests?
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/patents
Released: 1 Jun 1996
Land degradation and the Australian agricultural industry
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/land-degradation
Released: 1 Feb 1996
The impact of APEC's free trade commitment
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/apec
Released: 1 Nov 1995
Implementing the National Competition Policy: Access and price regulation
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/competition-policy-access
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 1995
Assistance to agricultural and manufacturing industries
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/agricultural-manufacturing-assistance
Released: 8 Jun 1994
General equilibrium models and policy advice in Australia
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/general-equilibrium-models
Released: 1 Jul 1992
This paper examines the practical aspects of measuring and interpreting effective rate of assistance measures in Australia.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/measurement-effective-rates-assistance
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