Research

Through our research, the Commission contributes to the public debate and encourages informed policy discussion.

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Innovations in Care for Chronic Health Conditions

Released: 24 Mar 2021

This report is about innovative approaches to managing chronic health conditions. Such initiatives aim to promote peopleâs wellbeing, increase the efficiency of the healthcare system and reduce hospital use.

https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/chronic-care-innovations

Regulatory Technology

Released: 9 Oct 2020

This information paper has its origins in the Council of Federal Financial Relations, and is intended to support consideration of opportunities to improve regulatory administration and compliance through technology.

https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/regulatory-technology

Foreign Investment in Australia

Released: 23 Jun 2020

This research paper looks at the trends, drivers and effects of foreign investment in Australia, and the Australian Governmentâs foreign investment policy. Foreign investment is beneficial for the Australian economy, but brings some risk which can

https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/foreign-investment

Growing the Digital Economy in Australia and New Zealand: Maximising Opportunities for Small Medium...

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

Digital Disruption: What do governments need to do?

Released: 15 Jun 2016

This paper focuses on the role of government in the face of potentially disruptive technological change.

https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/digital-disruption

The Effects of ICTs and Complementary Innovations on Australian Productivity Growth

Released: 9 Dec 2002

A shotened version of the paper, Uptake and Impacts of the ICTs in The Australian Economy: Evidence from Aggregate, Sectoral and Firm Levels, which represents part of the work in progress on a joint research project of the Productivity Commission,

https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/ict-innovations

Genetically Modified Products: A Consumer Choice Framework

Released: 20 Jul 2000

This paper presents an economic framework to examine issues related to GM products and consumer choice, and briefly reviews several policy options.

https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/genetically-modified-product-choice

The Role of Training and Innovation in Workplace Performance

Released: 16 Dec 1999

This paper examines the importance of employee training and workplace innovation in determining both labour productivity levels and growth in Australian workplaces.

https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/training-innovation