Research
Through our research the Commission contributes to the public debate and encourage informed policy discussion:
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Why Did Young Peopleâs Incomes Decline?
Released: 30 Jul 2020
This research paper analyses trends in young peopleâs incomes from 2001 to 2018 and drivers behind the decline in their incomes after 2008.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/youth-income-decline
Climbing the jobs ladder slower: Young people in a weak labour market
Released: 27 Jul 2020
This staff working paper investigates labour market scarring that might have occurred over the period 2008 to 2018.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/jobs-ladder
B Child care, education and training - Report on Government Services
Released: 4 Feb 2020
Part B includes performance reporting for Early childhood education and care (ECEC), School education and Vocational education and training (VET).
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/ongoing/report-on-government-services/2020/child-care-education-and-training
4 School education - Report on Government Services
Released: 4 Feb 2020
This section focuses on performance information for government-funded school education in Australia.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/ongoing/report-on-government-services/2020/child-care-education-and-training/school-education
3 Early childhood education and care - Report on Government Services
Released: 4 Feb 2020
This section reports on the performance of early childhood education and care (ECEC) services, which comprise child care and preschool services.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/ongoing/report-on-government-services/2020/child-care-education-and-training/early-childhood-education-and-care
F Community services - Report on Government Services
Released: 23 Jan 2020
Part F includes performance reporting for Aged care services, Services for people with disability, Child protection services and Youth justice services.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/ongoing/report-on-government-services/2020/community-services
17 Youth justice services - Report on Government Services
Released: 23 Jan 2020
This section reports on the performance of governments in providing youth justice services.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/ongoing/report-on-government-services/2020/community-services/youth-justice
16 Child protection services - Report on Government Services
Released: 23 Jan 2020
This section reports on the performance of governments in providing child protection, out-of-home care, family support services and intensive family support services.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/ongoing/report-on-government-services/2020/community-services/child-protection
Consultation paper - Report on Government Services
Released: 21 Feb 2019
The Secretariat for the Steering Committee for the Review of Government Service Provision is seeking input from individuals and organisations on the second What Works project (box 1). This project investigates what is known about systems that enable
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/ongoing/report-on-government-services/what-works/child-protection/consultation
B Child care, education and training - Report on Government Services
Released: 1 Feb 2019
Part B includes performance reporting for Early childhood education and care (ECEC), School education and Vocational education and training (VET).
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/ongoing/report-on-government-services/2019/child-care-education-and-training
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Current Research
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.
Completed Research
This is our catalogue of policy relevant research that has been completed.
Ongoing Reporting
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.
Supporting Research and Data
Commission staff undertake supporting research and analysis, data compilation and model development in support of our inquiry and study activity.