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 Dec 1998
This report, commissioned by the Steering Committee for the Review of Commonwealth/State Service Provision, details the effectiveness of Australia's disability services from clients prospective.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/disability-satisfaction-review
Released: 10 Dec 1998
Annual report on compliance with the Government's requirements for the making and review of regulations. The Government requires departments and agencies to prepare Regulation Impact Statements to ensure regulatory action is well informed and
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/regulation-review-1997-98
Released: 30 Nov 1998
Productivity Commission Submission to the Tasmanian Dairy Industry Review
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/tas-dairy
Released: 27 Nov 1998
This workshop, held in Melbourne on 27 November 1998, addresses the growing concerns in government, business and the community about the linkages between international trade policy and environmental policies.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/environment-and-trade
Released: 19 Nov 1998
This paper Identifies and classifies potential restrictions on trade in financial services in Australia.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/financial-restrictions
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: 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: 14 Sep 1998
The report was commissioned by the Steering Committee for the Review of Commonwealth/State Service Provision and the National Disability Administrators in March 1999, and was funded from the Commonwealth/State Disability Agreement national research
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/disability-services-satisfaction
Released: 2 Sep 1998
The report comprises case studies of recent reforms in different government service areas in four jurisdictions. These are education (devolution of decision making in Victorian Government schools), health (use of competitive tendering for NSW Public
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/government-services-reform-1998
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