Research
Through our research the Commission contributes to the public debate and encourage informed policy discussion.
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Trade and Assistance Review 2016-17 - Trade and Assistance Review
Released: 26 Apr 2018
This year's review explores how Australia should best respond to the USA using its leverage to protect their domestic industries.
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Trade and Assistance Review 2015-16 - Trade and Assistance Review
Released: 29 Jul 2017
This year's review explores how recent developments such as the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility, assistance responses to Arrium going into receivership and other events in the Upper Spencer Gulf, government proposals for investment in
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PC Productivity Update 2017 - PC Productivity Update
Released: 24 Apr 2017
This publication was released on 24 October 2017 and in this edition the Commission analyses the latest ABS productivity statistics and comments on new developments underlying Australia's recent productivity performance.
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PC Productivity Update 2016 - PC Productivity Update
Released: 26 Apr 2016
This publication was released on 26 April 2016 and in this edition the Commission analyses the latest ABS productivity statistics and comments on new developments underlying Australia's recent productivity performance.
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Examining Barriers to More Efficient Gas Markets
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.
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On Productivity: concepts and measurement
Released: 25 Feb 2015
This staff research note aims to shed light on productivity concepts and measurement issues.
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On Productivity: the influence of natural resource inputs
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.
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Productivity in the Mining Industry: Measurement and Interpretation
Released: 18 Dec 2008
This paper identifies measurement and interpretation issues of relevance to productivity estimates for the mining industry in Australia.
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Micro Reform - Impacts on Firms: Aluminium Case Study
Released: 1 Mar 1998
Micro Reform - Impacts on Firms: Aluminium Case Study
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Microeconomic Reforms in Australia: A Compendium from the 1970s to 1997
Released: 1 Jan 1998
Microeconomic Reforms in Australia: A Compendium from the 1970s to 1997
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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.