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: 30 Jun 1995
Winegrape and wine industry in Australia
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/wine-grape
Released: 31 May 1995
This submission comments on the approach taken by the Insurance and Superannuation Commission in three Discussion Papers (released on 27 March 1995) dealing with the regulation of derivatives for superannuation; life insurance; and general insurance.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/derivatives
Released: 1 Apr 1995
This submission offers some observations and suggestions about the regulation of securities advisers. These comments cover the process which the Commonwealth Government requires any regulatory authority to use when amending regulations, as well as
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/securities-advisers-licensing
Released: 31 Mar 1995
This submission comments on elements of proposals contained in the Environmental Protection Agency's discussion paper, Public Review of Commonwealth Environmental Impact Assessment Process.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/environmental-impact-assessment
Released: 9 Mar 1995
The report resulted from an Industry Commission study of the Australian gas industry to assist the Trade Practices Commission in its review of an authorisation granted to the Australian Gas Light Company in 1986 covering gas marketing arrangements
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/gas
Released: 7 Mar 1995
In this report, the Industry Commission investigated the effect of economic growth and revenue of "Hilmer and related reforms" including where these reforms had already commenced.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/hilmer-reform-implications
Released: 1 Mar 1995
International performance indicators - Telecommunications 1995
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/telecommunications-1995
Released: 1 Mar 1995
This submission to the Australian Law Reform Commission review of the litigation cost rules comments on whether changes should be made to how costs are awarded in proceedings before federal courts and tribunals.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/cost-litigation-rules
Released: 1 Mar 1995
Australian manufacturing industry and international trade data 1968-69 to 1992-93
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/manufacturing-trade-data
Released: 1 Mar 1995
This submission to the Prices Surveillance Authority's Public Inquiry into Fees and Charges Imposed on Retail Transaction Accounts by Banks and Other Financial Institutions examines whether fees and charges are set in a competitive environment,
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/retail-banking-competition
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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