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: 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: 31 Mar 2015
This paper examines issues relating to different stages of the gas supply chain in the eastern Australian gas market, against the backdrop of integration with the Asia-Pacific market.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/gas-markets
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: 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: 18 Dec 2008
This paper identifies measurement and interpretation issues of relevance to productivity estimates for the mining industry in Australia.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/mining-productivity
Released: 1 Mar 1998
Micro Reform - Impacts on Firms: Aluminium Case Study
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/aluminium-micro-reform
Released: 1 Jan 1998
Microeconomic Reforms in Australia: A Compendium from the 1970s to 1997
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/microeconomic-reform-compendium-1970-1997
Released: 1 Dec 1997
Framework for Greenhouse Emission Trading in Australia
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/greenhouse-emission-trading
Released: 1 Jul 1997
Role of Economic Instruments in Managing the Environment
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/managing-environment
Released: 31 Mar 1995
This submission comments on elements of proposals contained in the Environmental Protection Agency's discussion paper, Public Review of Commonwealth Environmental Impact Assessment Process.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/environmental-impact-assessment
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.