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: 17 Jul 2000
National Competition Policy review of the Wheat Marketing Act 1989
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/wheat
Released: 1 May 2000
The submission is a response to the interim report of the Reference Group on Welfare Reform, Participation Support for a More Equitable Society. It covers: Reform proposals; Proposed evaluation framework; Alternative delivery approaches - effects on
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/welfare
Released: 17 May 2000
This paper examines the arguments for and against single-desk marketing, and identifies the strengths and weaknesses of each arrangement.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/single-desk
Released: 1 Nov 2000
Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety: Some preliminary observations
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/biosafety
Released: 1 May 2000
Productivity Commission Submission to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Environment and Heritage
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/environment
Released: 14 Apr 2000
A comparison of Australia's drinking water regulation with other countries and against generally accepted criteria for good regulatory practice.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/drinking-water
Released: 20 Nov 2000
Productivity Commission Supplementary Submission to the Review of the Wheat Marketing Act 1989
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/wheat-supplement
Released: 4 Oct 2000
This paper examines the productivity performance of the wholesale and retail trade sectors in light of their significant contribution to Australia's record productivity performance in the 1990s.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/wholesale-retail
Released: 19 Oct 2000
This paper examines the incidence and adjustment experiences of workers displaced by economic change.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/displaced-workers
Released: 20 Dec 2000
This paper examines the outflow of businesses and presents the most recent available evidence of business exits and failures.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/business-failure
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