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: 7 Apr 2006
This report for the Taskforce on Reducing Regulatory Burdens on Business was released on 7 April 2006.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/regulation-taskforce/report
Released: 1 Jun 2005
The report of a consultancy conducted in May and June 2005 by Jim Pearse of Health Policy Analysis Pty Ltd. The consultancy reviewed patient satisfaction and responsiveness surveys conducted in relation to public hospital services in Australia, and
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/patient-satisfaction
Released: 17 Nov 2004
Proceedings of the conference, Quantitative Tools for Microeconomic Policy Analysis, held in Canberra on 17-18 November 2004.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/quantitative-tools
Released: 14 Nov 2002
This paper aims to contribute to a better understanding of the competing viewpoints on SID for medical services - through a balanced assessment of the existing theory and evidence, using an economic framework focusing on Australian general
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/supplier-induced-medical-demand
Released: 29 May 2002
Proceedings of a round table convened by the Productivity Commission and the Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research to discuss key health policy issues.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/health-policy
Released: 1 Jul 2001
This paper reviews a range of techniques that have been applied for measuring efficiency in health services.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/measuring-health-services
Released: 1 Sep 2000
National Health Performance Framework Report 2000
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/health-performance-framework-2000
Released: 7 Dec 1999
This paper examines the structure and performance of Australia's private hospital industry.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/private-hospitals
Released: 14 Oct 1999
A Steering Committee research paper on the effects of payroll tax on the provision of government services.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/payroll-tax
Released: 18 Mar 1999
Proceedings of a conference convened by the Productivity Commission and the Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research on the policy implications of the ageing of Australia's population, held 18-19 March 1999.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/ageing-population
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