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 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: 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: 9 Oct 1998
The report examines selected work arrangements and assesses their implications for the performance of meat processing enterprises. The effects on employees are also considered, and the scope to achieve further necessary change is analysed.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/meat
Released: 28 Apr 1998
The report examines selected work arrangements and assesses their implications for the performance of container stevedoring workplaces. The effects on employees and users of stevedoring services are also considered, and impediments to achieving
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/stevedoring
Released: 30 Nov 1998
Productivity Commission Submission to the Tasmanian Dairy Industry Review
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/tas-dairy
Released: 28 Apr 1998
This report provides new insights into the timeliness, reliability and economic consequences for Australia of failure to match levels of performance achieved in overseas ports. It is based on data collected throughout 1997.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/waterfront
Released: 1 Mar 1998
An Industry Commission submission to the Shipbuilding Industry Review.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/ship-building
Released: 14 Sep 1998
This report was written by Lyn Gain and Lawrie Young for the Steering Committee for the Review of Commonwealth/State Service Provision. The views expressed in the report are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/child-protection
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: 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.
Employment & Education
Industry & Trade
Natural Resources
Productivity Analysis
Social & Community