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: 5 Apr 2002
The paper examines the causes and consequences of Australia's productivity growth in the 1990's.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/miracle-growth
Released: 28 Mar 2002
Productivity Commission Submission to the Environmental Management Systems Working Group: Towards a National Framework for the Development of Environmental Management Systems in Agriculture
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/environmental-management-systems
Released: 13 Mar 2002
This paper seeks to dispel some of the myths commonly harboured about service jobs, service trade and the contribution services make to productivity improvements and living standards.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/service-sector
Released: 26 Feb 2002
This paper presents the findings of a new survey by the Commission on what motivates Australian firms to operate or relocate their headquarters offshore, and the implications for Australia.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/offshore-investment
Released: 22 Feb 2002
This paper presents an analysis of the incidence and characteristics of one form of non-traditional employment - fixed-term employment.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/fixed-term-employees
Released: 19 Feb 2002
This paper describes the existing import risk analysis approach to determining quarantine measures and considers some options for improvement.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/quarantine
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