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: 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: 1 Apr 1999
Productivity Commission Submission to the Victorian Dairy Industry Review
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/vic-dairy
Released: 31 Mar 1999
Review of price controls on Telstra
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/telecoms-prices
Released: 30 Nov 1998
Productivity Commission Submission to the Tasmanian Dairy Industry Review
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/tas-dairy
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: 1 Mar 1998
An Industry Commission submission to the Shipbuilding Industry Review.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/ship-building
Released: 1 Nov 1997
An Industry Commission submission to the Queensland Dairy Industry Review.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/qld-dairy
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: 10 Sep 1997
An Industry Commission submission to the National Competition Council Review of the Australian Postal Corporation Act 1989.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/postal
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
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