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: 11 Mar 1997
An Industry Commission Submission to the Review of Business Programs, which was established to examine the efficiency and effectiveness of the programs in order to recommend principles that should apply to them.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/business-programs
Released: 4 Apr 2007
This is a study of the potential economic and government revenue impacts of the NRA, as outlined in the 10 February 2006 COAG meeting Communique.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/emissions-trading
Released: 4 Oct 2000
Productivity Commission Submission to the Review of Australia's Hazardous Waste Act
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/hazardous-waste-act
Released: 24 Jul 2002
This submission provides comments to the review of the Trade Practices Act 1974. It covers the role, purpose and effect of Section 46, the cease and desist powers in Part IV, and offers some comments on enforcement issues and mergers.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/trade-practices-act
Released: 1 Sep 1998
The submission provides comments to the review of the NSW Rural Assistance Act 1989.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/nsw-rural-assistance
Released: 2 Jul 2003
The submission provides comments to the Review of Pricing Arrangements in Residential Aged Care, conducted by the Department of Health and Aged Care. It includes an assessment of the current funding and delivery arrangements for aged care services,
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/aged-care-pricing
Released: 1 Jan 1997
An Industry Commission submission to the National Competition Council on the National Access Regime.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/national-access-regime
Released: 1 Nov 1996
An Industry Commission submission to the mid-term Review of the Rural Adjustment Scheme.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/rural-adjustment-scheme
Released: 30 Jul 2009
This Productivity Commission submission was made to the Senate Select Committee on the National Broadband Network on 30 July 2009.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/national-broadband-network
Released: 1 Mar 2000
The submission covers: Effects of EMDGS on exports; Framework for analysis; Overview of The Export Market Development Grants Scheme; Role of government.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/export-development-grants
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