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: 9 Apr 2015
This paper examines the links between housing assistance - social housing and Commonwealth Rent Assistance - and employment.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/housing-employment
Released: 31 Jul 2008
Financial Performance of Government Trading Enterprises 2004-05 to 2006-07 was released on 31 July 2008. It forms part of the Commission's research into the performance of Australian industries and the progress of microeconomic reform.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/gte0607
Released: 7 Jul 2005
This report continues previous work by the Commission and an earlier series of broader Red Book reports of the Steering Committee on National Performance Monitoring of Government Trading Enterprises.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/government-trading-enterprises/gte0304
Released: 11 Jul 2003
This study updates aspects of the Commission's 1998 study, International Benchmarking of the Australian Waterfront, which was based on data collected in 1997. The present study draws on data collected mainly during 2002 for the same selection of
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/international-stevedoring
Released: 26 Jun 2003
The report is the first in a new three-year program of research by the Productivity Commission designed to provide comparable information on the financial performance of government trading enterprises.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/government-trading-enterprises/gte0102
Released: 9 Jul 2002
The performance monitoring report provides valuable time series data on the financial performance by industry sector of Government businesses. It is the third report in a series initiated by the Productivity Commission.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/government-trading-enterprises/perf0001
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
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.
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