Research
Through our research, the Commission contributes to the public debate and encourages informed policy discussion.
Through our research, the Commission contributes to the public debate and encourages informed policy discussion.
Released: 7 Oct 2019
This submission responds to a request from the Joint Standing Committee on Trade and Investment Growth: Inquiry into supporting Australia's exports and attracting investment. The request was that the Commission provide material over the past five
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/supporting-exports
Released: 25 Feb 2015
This staff research note aims to shed light on productivity concepts and measurement issues.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/concepts-measurement
Released: 28 Apr 2014
This submission was made to the Agricultural Competitiveness Taskforce on 17 April 2014. The submission addresses a number of the issues and questions raised in the Agricultural Competitiveness Issues Paper, drawing on projects undertaken by the
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/agricultural-competitiveness-taskforce
Released: 11 Jun 2013
This staff research note, released on 11 June 2013, looks at the effect of one of these other possible sources of change - natural resource inputs.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/natural-resource-inputs
Released: 3 Dec 2009
A study evaluating the economic impacts of the Common Agricultural Policy using the GTAP model.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/european-agricultural-policy
Released: 27 Sep 2006
A joint publication of the Australian Bureau of Statistics and Productivity Commission which examines the diversity of farm irrigation practices and management - providing a detailed statistical description of farms which use and trade irrigation
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/irrigated-farms
Released: 14 Mar 2006
This paper discusses the nature and causes of environmental change related to rural water use, and examines the issues surrounding possible charges on water use for water related externalities.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/irrigation-externalities
Released: 5 Jul 2005
This paper examines some of the key trends in Australiaâs agriculture sector over the last 20 years.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/agriculture
Released: 8 Nov 2002
This paper provides an analysis of the economic and trade implications of the introduction of GM technology in the grains, excluding wheat, and oilseeds sectors.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/genetically-modified-crops
Released: 5 Jul 2002
This paper reviews pastoral lease arrangements across jurisdictions in Australia and the extent to which these affect the emergence of non-pastoral land uses.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/pastoral-leases
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
About our research
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.