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: 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: 20 Apr 1998
The performance monitoring report, Government Trading Enterprises Performance Indicators 1992-93 to 1996-97, provides financial and non-financial performance indicators for each Government Trading Enterprise (GTE), for the period 1992-93 to 1996-97.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/government-trading-enterprises-1996-97
Released: 1 Mar 1998
An Industry Commission submission to the Shipbuilding Industry Review.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/ship-building
Released: 1 Mar 1998
Micro reform - Impacts on firms: Aluminium case study
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/aluminium-micro-reform
Released: 1 Feb 1998
Trade liberalisation and earnings distribution in Australia
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/trade-liberalisation
Released: 1 Feb 1998
Proceedings of the workshop, Microeconomic Reform and Productivity Growth, organised by the Australian National University and the Industry Commission, and held in February 1998.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/macroeconomic-reform
Released: 1 Jan 1998
Microeconomic reforms in Australia: A compendium from the 1970s to 1997
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/microeconomic-reform-compendium-1970-1997
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