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: 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
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: 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: 1 Sep 1998
The submission provides comments to the review of the NSW Rural Assistance Act 1989.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/nsw-rural-assistance
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: 1 Mar 1998
Micro reform - Impacts on firms: Aluminium case study
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/aluminium-micro-reform
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: 21 Aug 1998
This paper focuses on small business issues and provides a guide for design, implementation and evaluation of small business programs and regulations.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/small-business-principles
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