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 Feb 2011
Productivity Commission Submission to the Rural Research and Development Council.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/rural-research
Released: 1 Mar 1998
An Industry Commission submission to the Shipbuilding Industry Review.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/ship-building
Released: 31 Mar 1999
Review of price controls on Telstra
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/telecoms-prices
Released: 20 Nov 2000
Productivity Commission Supplementary Submission to the Review of the Wheat Marketing Act 1989
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/wheat-supplement
Released: 4 Nov 1999
The submission covers the community pharmacy sector, current regulatory arrangements, benefits and costs of the regulations and some alternative approaches.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/pharmacy-review
Released: 10 Nov 1999
NCC Review of the WA rail access regime
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/wa-rail-access
Released: 1 Oct 1997
An Industry Commission submission to the Joint Committee of Public Accounts (JCPA) Inquiry into Internet Commerce.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/internet-commerce
Released: 6 Aug 1997
An Industry Commission submission to the Review of Higher Education Financing and Policy.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/higher-education
Released: 1 Sep 2009
Productivity Commission submission to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics - Inquiry into Raising the Level of Productivity Growth in the Australian Economy.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/productivity-growth
Released: 23 Jul 2001
The Commission provides comments on: why and how the Australian government should continue to support trade liberalisation and the WTO system; Australia's main interests in the agenda for a new round of multilateral negotiations; and other
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/trade-negotiations
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