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: 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: 21 Jan 2010
This paper by visiting researcher Lixin Cai was released on 21 January 2010.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/married-women
Released: 1 Nov 1991
International comparisons of plant productivity - Domestic water heaters
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/water-heaters
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: 19 Oct 2000
This paper examines the incidence and adjustment experiences of workers displaced by economic change.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/displaced-workers
Released: 3 Dec 1998
This report sets out the Commission's views on structural change, and provides factual information about structural change in Australia since the early 1970s.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/structural-change
Released: 1 Jan 1997
This Information Paper discusses the impact of mutual recognition of regulations on labour market mobility and interstate trade in goods since 1993.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/mutual-recognition
Released: 12 Sep 2000
This paper analyses the shift towards high skilled employment in Australia and possible causes.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/skilled-worker-demand
Released: 23 Jan 2007
This staff working paper is part of a stream of Productivity Commission research focused on labour participation issues.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/men-not-at-work
Released: 16 Aug 2000
This paper focuses on quantifying the restrictions affecting trade in legal, accountancy, architectural and engineering services.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/professional-restrictions
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