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.
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Released: 3 Aug 2012
The Productivity Commission was requested to conduct a 'preliminary high-level review' of sixteen areas of reform identified by COAG at its April 2012 meeting. The Commission's paper was provided on 29 June 2012 to the cross jurisdictional Taskforce
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/regulatory-competition-reform
Released: 24 Jul 2012
The Commission held a Roundtable on A 'Sustainable' Population?- Key Policy Issues, at Old Parliament House in Canberra on 21-22 March 2011. The proceedings of the roundtable were released in July 2011.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/benchmarking-federal-systems
Released: 5 Jul 2012
Paragraph 61 of the of the National Partnership Agreement on Youth Attainment and Transitions specifies that the COAG Reform Council is required to prepare assessment reports for the following performance benchmarks specified in the agreement:
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/national-partnership/youth
Released: 19 Apr 2012
This paper by visiting researcher Dean Parham was released on 19 April 2012.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/productivity-slump
Released: 4 Apr 2012
This staff working paper examines productivity trends in the Australian utilities industry and highlights some significant issues relating to the measurement and interpretation of changes in measured productivity over time.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/electricity-gas-water
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