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: 15 Dec 2021
COVID-19 has decimated public transport patronage and revenue in all Australian cities. The recovery period provides time for state and territory governments to re-think how they price and deliver sustainable public transport services. The report
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/public-transport
Released: 23 Nov 2021
In the context of the Trade and Assistance Review work program, the Commission has initiated a project to clarify the costs and benefits associated with ânuisance tariffsâ. That is tariffs that raise little revenue for the Australian Government,
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/current/nuisance-tariffs
Released: 15 Apr 2021
Features: Service sector growth is a feature of a maturing economy; Service sector facts and myths; Challenges in measuring productivity in the service sector; Measurement issues in service sector productivity; Improving service sector productivity
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/ongoing/productivity-insights/services
Released: 7 Oct 2019
This submission responds to a request from the Joint Standing Committee on Trade and Investment Growth: Inquiry into supporting Australia's exports and attracting investment. The request was that the Commission provide material over the past five
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/supporting-exports
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
Released: 18 Feb 2016
As the first service sector to be examined, there are new questions as to what is actually being measured and how well it reflects the underlying concept of productivity.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/productivity-financial-insurance-services
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
Released: 1 Dec 2015
The report is the third flagship research paper and it continues the investigation of issues relating to the ageing of Australia's population, this time focusing on the housing choices made by older Australians.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/housing-decisions-older-australians
Released: 31 Jan 2013
This Report compares the performance of Australian, State and Territory governments providing a range of services. It contains performance indicators of the equity, effectiveness and efficiency of: early childhood, education and training; justice;
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/ongoing/report-on-government-services/2013/2013
Released: 7 Jun 2010
The information in this report is intended as an input to the COAG Reform Council's analysis of the National Healthcare Agreement.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/national-agreements/healthcare
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.
This is our catalogue of policy relevant research that has been completed.
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.
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