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: 1 May 2000
Productivity Commission Submission to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Environment and Heritage
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/environment
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: 2 Dec 1999
The paper contains an analysis of key issues facing State and Territory governments reviewing the regulation of taxis and hire-cars, under the National Competition Policy.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/taxi-regulation
Released: 29 Jan 1999
The second edition of A Guide to Regulation set out the Government's requirements for regulation making and review. This Guide has been superseded by the Best Practice Regulation Handbook (2007)
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/regulation-guide
Released: 10 Dec 1998
Annual report on compliance with the Government's requirements for the making and review of regulations. The Government requires departments and agencies to prepare Regulation Impact Statements to ensure regulatory action is well informed and
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/regulation-review-1997-98
Released: 19 Nov 1998
This paper Identifies and classifies potential restrictions on trade in financial services in Australia.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/financial-restrictions
Released: 1 Nov 1997
An Industry Commission submission to the Queensland Dairy Industry Review.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/qld-dairy
Released: 1 Nov 1997
This report describes the analytical tool Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA). It explains DEA's conceptual underpinnings, how to interpret the output from DEA models and its strengths and weaknesses.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/data-envelopment-analysis
Released: 1 Jul 1997
An Industry Commission submission to the NSW Dairy Industry Review.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/nsw-dairy
Released: 1 Jan 1997
An Industry Commission submission to the National Competition Council on the National Access Regime.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/national-access-regime
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