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 Dec 1992
International performance indicators - Road freight
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/road-freight
Released: 1 Nov 1992
This paper examines how pro- procompetitive regulation, and particularly restrictive trade competitive practices legislation, can best be used to improve market outcomes.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/pro-competitive-regulation
Released: 31 Oct 1992
Industry Commission Annual Report 1991-92
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/industry-commission-annual-report-1991-92
Released: 1 Oct 1992
This submission outlines some economic effects of product liability laws and then discusses each of the proposed amendments to the Trade Practices Act 1974.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/productivity-liability-law
Released: 1 Aug 1992
Developments in regulation and its review 1991-92
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/regulation-review-1991-92
Released: 1 Jul 1992
Introducing Imperfect Competition into the SALTER Model
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/salter-model/workingpaper25
Released: 1 Jul 1992
The SALTER Model: Construction of the European Database
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/salter-model/workingpaper10
Released: 1 Jul 1992
This paper examines the practical aspects of measuring and interpreting effective rate of assistance measures in Australia.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/measurement-effective-rates-assistance
Released: 1 Jul 1992
This paper, produced by the Steering Committee on National Performance Monitoring, aims to promote a better understanding of the steps involved in calculating and interpreting the total factor productivity measure.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/total-factor-productivity-government-trading-enterprises
Released: 1 May 1992
Estimation of Trade Margins - An Application of the UN Bilateral Trade Data
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/salter-model/workingpaper11
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