Research
Through our research the Commission contributes to the public debate and encourage informed policy discussion:
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Vulnerable Private Renters: Evidence and Options
Released: 25 Sep 2019
This research paper examines the experiences of vulnerable people in the private rental market and the consequences of those experiences, where possible. It also discusses the policy environment affecting outcomes for vulnerable renters, and private
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/renters
National Indigenous Reform Agreement - National Agreement Performance Reporting
Released: 7 Feb 2019
The information in this report is intended as an input to the COAG Reform Council's analysis of the National Indigenous Reform Agreement.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/national-agreements/indigenous-reform
Rising inequality? A stocktake of the evidence
Released: 28 Aug 2018
The purpose of this research paper is to contribute to an informed discussion in Australia by bringing together and taking stock of the latest and most complete evidence measuring the prevalence of, and trends in, inequality, economic mobility and
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/rising-inequality
Indigenous Expenditure Report 2017 - Indigenous Expenditure Report
Released: 26 Oct 2017
The 2017 Indigenous Expenditure Report was released on 26 October 2017. It provides estimates of the levels and patterns of Australian, State and Territory government expenditure on services relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/ongoing/indigenous-expenditure-report/2017
Overcoming Indigenous Disadvantage: Key Indicators 2016 - Overcoming Indigenous Disadvantage
Released: 17 Nov 2016
This comprehensive report card measures where things have improved (or not) against 52 indicators across a range of areas including governance, leadership and culture, early childhood, education, health, home and safe and supportive communities, and
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/ongoing/overcoming-indigenous-disadvantage/2016
Indigenous Primary School Achievement
Released: 8 Jun 2016
This self-initiated research project was able to access a new national dataset that links information about primary school students' literacy and numeracy achievement and demographic characteristics with information about the schools they attend.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/indigenous-primary-school-achievement
2016 Review of Indigenous Expenditure Report - Indigenous Expenditure Report
Released: 14 Dec 2015
A review to investigate ways to further enhance the policy relevance of the Indigenous Expenditure Report.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/ongoing/indigenous-expenditure-report/review-of-indigenous-expenditure-report-2016
National Indigenous Reform Agreement: Performance Assessment 2013-14
Released: 2 Dec 2015
This report is the sixth in the series of performance assessments for the Closing the Gap targets. In making its assessments, the Commission has therefore sought to ensure an appropriate degree of comparability with the assessments made by the COAG
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/indigenous-reform-assessment
Indigenous Expenditure Report 2014 - Indigenous Expenditure Report
Released: 12 Dec 2014
The 2014 Indigenous Expenditure Report was released on 12 December 2014. It provides estimates of expenditure on services provided to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians by the Australian Government, and State and Territory governments.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/ongoing/indigenous-expenditure-report/2014
Overcoming Indigenous Disadvantage: Key Indicators 2014 - Overcoming Indigenous Disadvantage
Released: 19 Nov 2014
This report measures the wellbeing of Australia's Indigenous peoples. The report provides information about outcomes across a range of strategic areas such as early child development, education and training, healthy lives, economic participation,
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/ongoing/overcoming-indigenous-disadvantage/2014
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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.