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: 24 Mar 2009
The Productivity Commission convened a roundtable Promoting Better Environmental Outcomes at Old Parliament House, Canberra on 20 August 2008.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/environmental-outcomes
Released: 7 Apr 2006
This report for the Taskforce on Reducing Regulatory Burdens on Business was released on 7 April 2006.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/regulation-taskforce/report
Released: 17 Oct 2002
A consultancy report by Robert Douglas which examines the potential environmental impacts (positive and/or negative) of selected taxation arrangements.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/environment-tax-provisions
Released: 19 Jun 2002
This paper investigates how well environmental problems related to salinity, biodiversity and climate change can be addressed by creating markets for ecosystem services.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/ecosystem-services
Released: 28 Mar 2002
Productivity Commission Submission to the Environmental Management Systems Working Group: Towards a National Framework for the Development of Environmental Management Systems in Agriculture
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/environmental-management-systems
Released: 4 Dec 2001
This paper provides an economic perspective on the role the private sector can play in conservation of biodiversity. It focuses on opportunities for governments to facilitate biodiversity conservation by enabling markets to allocate resources better.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/private-conservation
Released: 14 Nov 2001
On 14 November 2001 the paper, Constraints on Private Conservation: Some Challenges in Managing Australia's Tropical Rainforests was presented to the Annual Conference of the Rainforest Cooperative Research Centre in Cairns. The paper discusses the
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/rainforests
Released: 11 May 2001
This consultancy report explores the concept of duty of care to the environment in relation to biodiversity.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/biodiversity-duty-of-care
Released: 8 Sep 2000
A workshop convened by the Commission on 8 September 2000 in Melbourne to explore the links between economic and environmental policy objectives and outcomes.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/environment-macroeconomic-reform
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
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