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: 12 Mar 1993
This submission to the National Competition Policy Review comments on the best institutional arrangements to adopt for the regulation of natural and mandated monopolies.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/monopolies
Released: 12 Mar 1993
This submission to the National Competition Policy Review comments on the best institutional arrangements to adopt for the regulation of natural and mandated monopolies.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/monopolies-regulation
Released: 1 Nov 1992
This paper examines how pro- procompetitive regulation, and particularly restrictive trade competitive practices legislation, can best be used to improve market outcomes.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/pro-competitive-regulation
Released: 1 Oct 1992
This submission outlines some economic effects of product liability laws and then discusses each of the proposed amendments to the Trade Practices Act 1974.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/productivity-liability-law
Released: 1 Dec 1991
This submission comments on the Australian and New Zealand Environment Council's draft report on strategies for the collection, re-use and recycling of lubricating oils and motor vehicle tyres.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/lubricating-oils-tyres
Released: 1 Apr 1991
Pay TV: Why regulate
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/pay-tv-regulation
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