Research
Through our research, the Commission contributes to the public debate and encourages informed policy discussion.
1 - 8 of 8 search results
Fully-matching results
Small Business Access to Finance: The evolving lending market - Commission Research Paper
Released: 30 Sep 2021
This paper examines how small and medium enterprises (SMEs) access debt finance in Australia. It finds that the recent emergence of new products and lenders, enabled by a supportive regulatory environment and innovative use of data and technology,
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/business-finance
Plan to Identify Planning and Zoning Reforms - Information Paper
Released: 9 Mar 2021
In July 2020, the Council on Federal Financial Relations asked the Commission to prepare a plan to identify planning and zoning reforms that jurisdictions could consider as part of their response to, and recovery from, the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/planning-zoning-reforms
Victoria's Commercial Land Use Zoning - Productivity Reform Case Study
Released: 14 Sep 2020
This case study explores the implementation and impacts of changes to Victoriaâs commercial zones over the past decade.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/vic-commercial-zoning
Growing the Digital Economy and Maximising Opportunities for Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) - Commission...
Released: 14 Feb 2019
This joint Australian and New Zealand report looks at the broad challenges and opportunities created by the digital economy and at what institutional and regulatory settings by the Australian and New Zealand Governments would be most effective.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/growing-digital-economy
Interventions to Support Carers of People with Dementia - Productivity Commission What Works Review
Released: 18 Oct 2018
This review considered support for carers of older people with dementia to assess whether these supports can prevent or delay entry into residential aged care.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/ongoing/report-on-government-services/what-works/dementia-support
Australia's International Tourism Industry - Commission research paper
Released: 26 Feb 2015
The Commission examined trends, drivers and barriers to growth in the Australian international tourism industry. The paper was released on 26 February 2015.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/international-tourism
Productivity in Australia's Wholesale and Retail Trade - Productivity Commission Staff Research Paper
Released: 4 Oct 2000
This paper examines the productivity performance of the wholesale and retail trade sectors in light of their significant contribution to Australia's record productivity performance in the 1990s.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/wholesale-retail
Restrictions on Trade in Distribution Services - Productivity Commission Staff Research Paper
Released: 16 Aug 2000
This paper focuses on wholesale and retail trade and government restrictions on trade in distribution services.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/distribution-restrictions
Search Within
: all
→ Research
- Complete (5)
- Ongoing (1)
- Supporting (2)
Filter results
Topics
: all
→ retail
Content types
Date range
Publications only
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.
Topics
Employment & Education
Industry & Trade
Natural Resources
Productivity Analysis
Social & Community