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: 28 Aug 2018
The purpose of this research paper is to contribute to an informed discussion in Australia by bringing together and taking stock of the latest and most complete evidence measuring the prevalence of, and trends in, inequality, economic mobility and
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/rising-inequality
Released: 4 May 2018
This research note discusses the role of national currencies and nominal exchange rates in CGE models. It uses a prototype model to demonstrate the theoretical properties of a multi-country CGE model with currencies and exchange rates.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/bilateral-exchange-rates
Released: 10 Aug 2017
This report assesses the performance of State and Territory government against the four benchmarks set out in the National Partnership Agreement on Essential Vaccines for the period 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2017.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/national-partnership/essential-vaccines/2016-2017
Released: 19 Jul 2017
This paper outlines a three pronged strategy that would help achieve better outcomes for all Australians and foster public confidence in open markets.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/rising-protectionism
Released: 3 May 2017
This research note seeks to answer some questions about Rules of Origin and Preferential Trade Agreements.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/rules-of-origin
Released: 28 Nov 2016
This paper by Owen Gabbitas and Umme Salma was released on 28 November 2016. The paper describes a dynamic reference case that can be used in running the Victoria University Multi Region (VUMR) model.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/vumr-modelling
Released: 19 Sep 2016
This report assesses the performance of State and Territory government against the four benchmarks set out in the National Partnership Agreement on Essential Vaccines for the period 1 April 2015 to 31 March 2016.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/national-partnership/essential-vaccines/2015-2016
Released: 29 Jul 2016
This staff research note by Matthew Forbes and Patrick Jomini highlights the importance of Linked Employer-Employee Data (LEED) and provides a rationale for further developing the Foundation LEED for policy research.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/linked-employer-employee-data
Released: 15 Jun 2016
This paper focuses on the role of government in the face of potentially disruptive technological change.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/digital-disruption
Released: 8 Jun 2016
This Commission-initiated research project was able to access a new national dataset that links information about primary school students' literacy and numeracy achievement and demographic characteristics with information about the schools they
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/indigenous-primary-school-achievement
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