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.
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Released: 19 Nov 1998
This paper Identifies and classifies potential restrictions on trade in financial services in Australia.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/financial-restrictions
Released: 16 Oct 1998
A staff research paper that focuses on youth employment (rather than unemployment) and examines the factors influencing the demand for youth workers, and the interaction between youth and adult employment.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/youth
Released: 21 Aug 1998
This paper focuses on small business issues and provides a guide for design, implementation and evaluation of small business programs and regulations.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/small-business-principles
Released: 31 Jul 1998
This paper examines selected EVSL initiatives first nominated by APEC members at their Vancouver meeting in November 1997.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/apec-liberalisation
Released: 30 Jun 1998
A comparison of four institutional approaches to road provision: the traditional 'departmental' approach, output-based management, an effective road fund and a public utility model.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/road
Released: 10 Jun 1998
This paper examines four current areas of state taxation - payroll taxes, land taxes, financial taxes, and franchise fees.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/state-tax-reform
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.
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