Through our research, the Commission contributes to the public debate and encourages informed policy discussion.
The Commission has a statutory mandate to conduct a program of research to support its inquiries, annual reporting and other responsibilities, including promoting community awareness and understanding of various productivity and regulatory issues.
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Released: 7 Jul 2015
This report is a detailed analysis of two aspects of superannuation policy affecting the post-retirement phase: What might happen if the age that individuals can access their superannuation (the 'preservation age') were raised? Is the way people
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/superannuation-post-retirement
Released: 22 Nov 2013
This report focuses on the effects of ageing on economic output (underpinned by changes in population, participation and productivity) and the resulting implications for government budgets were current policy settings to be maintained. In that
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/ageing-australia
Released: 7 Jun 2010
The information in this report is intended as an input to the COAG Reform Council's analysis of the National Disability Agreement.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/national-agreements/disability
Released: 1 Jun 2005
The report of a consultancy conducted in May and June 2005 by Jim Pearse of Health Policy Analysis Pty Ltd. The consultancy reviewed patient satisfaction and responsiveness surveys conducted in relation to public hospital services in Australia, and
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/patient-satisfaction
Released: 18 Mar 1999
Proceedings of a conference convened by the Productivity Commission and the Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research on the policy implications of the ageing of Australia's population, held 18-19 March 1999.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/ageing-population
Released: 18 Mar 1999
This conference paper considers both macroeconomic and microeconomic issues related to population ageing and implications for education policy.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/ageing-and-education
We undertake other policy relevant research in addition to our commissioned public inquiries and studies. This web page lists our current research projects.
This is our catalogue of policy relevant research that has been completed.
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