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: 26 Jun 2000
The Productivity Commission and the Australian National University jointly hosted a conference on 26-27 June 2000 in Canberra directed at improving the regulation of services industries in Australia and overseas.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/better-regulation
Released: 22 Jun 2000
Professor Richard Snape, Deputy Chairman of the Productivity Commission, presented this paper to the Eleventh Annual NBER East Asian Seminar held in Seoul, 22-24 June, 2000.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/regulating-services
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 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: 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: 16 Mar 2000
The paper compares estimates of the gains from eliminating barriers to trade in services with those from eliminating post-Uruguay barriers remaining in the areas of agriculture and manufacturing.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/multilateral-liberalisation
Released: 1 Mar 2000
The submission covers: Effects of EMDGS on exports; Framework for analysis; Overview of The Export Market Development Grants Scheme; Role of government.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/export-development-grants
Released: 22 Feb 2000
This report written by Lyn Gain was commissioned by the Steering Committee for the Review of Commonwealth/State Service Provision. The views expressed in the report are those of the consultant, Lyn Gain, and do not necessarily reflect the views of
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/childrens-services
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