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: 1 Feb 1996
The impact of APEC's free trade commitment
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/apec
Released: 1 Oct 1996
A model of investment in the Sydney four and five star hotel market
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/hotel
Released: 1 Sep 1996
An Industry Commission submission to the Sugar Industry Review Working Party.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/sugar
Released: 20 Dec 1996
Australian Atlantic Salmon: Effects of import competition
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/salmon
Released: 3 Jun 1996
Extending patent life: Is it in Australia's economic interests?
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/patents
Released: 1 Oct 1996
GBE price reform - Effects on household expenditure
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/gbe-price
Released: 1 May 1996
This submission comments on the direct marketing industry in response to the discussion paper from the Working Group on Direct Marketing.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/direct-marketing
Released: 1 Jun 1996
This information paper reviews the Draft Merger Guidelines which were issued for comment in November 1992 by the then Trade Practices Commission (TPC), now the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). It draws on the available evidence
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/merger-regulation
Released: 1 Jun 1996
Land degradation and the Australian agricultural industry
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/land-degradation
Released: 1 Dec 1996
This submission comments on the proposal to extend the scope of privacy protection would affect a very wide range of businesses. It focuses on the direct marketing industry as that industry would be particularly affected although the general points
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/privacy-protection
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