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: 24 Aug 1999
The report describes how work arrangements on large capital city building projects affect work performance. It evaluates the changes in work arrangements since the late 1980's and provides an assessment of the impediments to further necessary changes
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/large-building-projects
Released: 18 Mar 1999
Proceedings of a conference convened by the Productivity Commission and the Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research on the policy implications of the ageing of Australia's population, held 18-19 March 1999.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/ageing-population
Released: 1 Apr 1999
Productivity Commission Submission to the Victorian Dairy Industry Review
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/vic-dairy
Released: 3 Nov 1999
On 3 November 1999 Commissioner Helen Owens addressed AusRail99, with a speech titled Progress in Rail Reform.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/rail-reform
Released: 14 Oct 1999
A Steering Committee research paper on the effects of payroll tax on the provision of government services.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/payroll-tax
Released: 9 Jun 1999
This paper uses a new methodology to assess the implications of Australia's productivity performance for growth in output and living standards.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/new-economy
Released: 31 Mar 1999
Review of price controls on Telstra
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/telecoms-prices
Released: 2 Dec 1999
The paper contains an analysis of key issues facing State and Territory governments reviewing the regulation of taxis and hire-cars, under the National Competition Policy.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/taxi-regulation
Released: 4 Oct 1999
A Steering Committee research paper on the use of activity measurement by Australasian police agencies.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/police-services
Released: 4 Nov 1999
The submission covers the community pharmacy sector, current regulatory arrangements, benefits and costs of the regulations and some alternative approaches.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/pharmacy-review
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