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: 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
Released: 1 Apr 2001
This submission highlights elements of a regulatory framework that may contribute to more efficient and effective provision of conservation of biodiversity by the public and private sectors.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/qld-parks
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: 1 Nov 2000
Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety: Some preliminary observations
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/biosafety
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: 17 Jul 2000
National Competition Policy review of the Wheat Marketing Act 1989
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/wheat
Released: 1 May 2000
The submission is a response to the interim report of the Reference Group on Welfare Reform, Participation Support for a More Equitable Society. It covers: Reform proposals; Proposed evaluation framework; Alternative delivery approaches - effects on
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/welfare
Released: 1 May 2000
Productivity Commission Submission to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Environment and Heritage
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/environment
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
Released: 10 Nov 1999
NCC Review of the WA rail access regime
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/wa-rail-access
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