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: 21 Dec 1999
This benchmarking report compares Australian telecommunications prices, price changes and regulatory arrangements with those in nine other OECD countries.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/telecommunication-prices
Released: 16 Dec 1999
This paper examines the importance of employee training and workplace innovation in determining both labour productivity levels and growth in Australian workplaces.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/training-innovation
Released: 7 Dec 1999
This paper examines the structure and performance of Australia's private hospital industry.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/private-hospitals
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: 30 Nov 1999
This report forms part of the Commission's annual report series and meets its obligation to report annually on compliance with the Commonwealth's requirements for the making and review of regulations.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/regulation-review-1998-99
Released: 12 Nov 1999
This paper lays a framework for exploring the nature and significance of the links between microeconomic reforms and productivity.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/microeconomic-reform
Released: 10 Nov 1999
NCC Review of the WA rail access regime
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/wa-rail-access
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
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
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