Research
Through our research the Commission contributes to the public debate and encourage informed policy discussion:
Through our research the Commission contributes to the public debate and encourage informed policy discussion:
Released: 11 Nov 2019
The submission summarises some observations from various Commission studies. The first section of the submission explores the reasons for government regulation of petroleum (oil and gas) resources. The rest of the submission briefly discusses the
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/oil-gas-reserves
Released: 24 Jun 2015
The Review also: outlines policy insights from the evolution and recent developments in the measurement of global value chains; comments on the weakness of Government assessment of both industry assistance and preferential trade agreements
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/ongoing/trade-assistance/2013-14
Released: 27 Jun 2014
The Review also: draws attention to areas of government intervention that could be impeding economic growth; identifies recent developments in industry assistance and international trade policy; includes a chapter on the industry assistance aspects
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/ongoing/trade-assistance/2012-13
Released: 12 Jun 2013
The Review also: identifies recent developments in assistance to industries and sectors of the economy; reports on recent international policy developments affecting Australia's trade and disputes settlement in the global trading system; provides an
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/ongoing/trade-assistance/2011-12
Released: 6 Jun 2012
Trade and Assistance Review 2010-11, released on 16 June 2011, contains the Commission's latest quantitative estimates of Australian Government assistance to industry.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/ongoing/trade-assistance/2010-11
Released: 16 Jun 2011
Trade and Assistance Review 2009-10, released on 16 June 2011, contains the Commission's latest quantitative estimates of Australian Government assistance to industry.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/ongoing/trade-assistance/2009-10
Released: 22 Jun 2010
Trade and Assistance Review 2008-09, released on 22 June 2010, contains the Commission's latest quantitative estimates of Australian Government assistance to industry.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/ongoing/trade-assistance/2008-09
Released: 27 May 2009
Trade and Assistance Review 2007-08, released on 27 May 2009, contains the Commission's latest quantitative estimates of Australian Government assistance to industry.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/ongoing/trade-assistance/2007-08
Released: 4 Apr 2008
The Productivity Commission is required to report annually on industry assistance and its effects on the economy. This review contains the Commission's latest quantitative estimates of Australian Government assistance to industry, and also discusses
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/ongoing/trade-assistance/2006-07
Released: 27 Apr 2007
The Productivity Commission is required to report annually on industry assistance and its effects on the economy. This review contains the Commission's latest quantitative estimates of Australian Government assistance to industry, and also discusses
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/ongoing/trade-assistance/2005-06
As well as the inquiries and studies the Government commission us to do, we also undertake other policy-relevant research. This page contains links to our current research projects.
This is our catalogue of policy relevant research that has been completed.
We produce a number of regular reports that review a range of topics including Indigenous wellbeing, government services and expenditure, trade and assistance and productivity performance.
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