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: 15 Oct 1996
This submission focuses on three matters, the importance of developing an optimal regulatory environment for electronic commerce, the use by Commonwealth government agencies of a Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) when justifying and reviewing
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/electronic-commerce
Released: 1 Dec 1996
The changing of Australian manufacturing
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/changing-manufacturing
Released: 1 Jul 1996
Stocktake of progress in microeconomic reform
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/microeconomic-stocktake
Released: 13 Nov 1996
This submission comments on the review of cross-media ownership which was conducted by the Department of Communications and the Arts.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/cross-media-ownership
Released: 1 Nov 1996
An Industry Commission submission to the mid-term Review of the Rural Adjustment Scheme.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/rural-adjustment-scheme
Released: 14 Aug 1996
Proceedings of the Industry Commission Conference on Equity, Efficiency and Welfare held in Melbourne on 1 and 2 November 1995.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/equity-efficiency-welfare
Released: 1 Jul 1996
This submission explores a range of issues associated with compliance costs and the administration of the tax system.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/taxation-compliance-costs
Released: 1 Oct 1996
Reform and the distribution of income - An economy-wide approach
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/income-distribution-reform
Released: 29 Apr 1996
The electricity industry in South Australia
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/south-australia-electricity
Released: 1 Sep 1996
The focus of this annual report publication is on the developments in government processes which are designed to achieve more effective, yet less intrusive, regulation.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/regulation-review-1995-96
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