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Completed inquiries

The following is a list of all completed Public inquiries and commissioned studies undertaken by the Commission.

Energy efficiency

21 / 10 / 2005

A public inquiry into the economic and environmental potential offered by energy efficiency.

International liner cargo shipping (2005)

15 / 10 / 2005

A public inquiry into Part X of the Trade Practices Act (1974) and associated regulations.

Impacts of advances in medical technology in Australia

20 / 09 / 2005

A commissioned study into the impact of advances in medical technology on public and private healthcare expenditure, and the associated costs and benefits for the Australian community.

Australian pigmeat industry (2005)

16 / 08 / 2005

A public inquiry into the competitive situation and outlook for the Australian pigmeat industry, including both production and processing.

Review of National Competition Policy arrangements

14 / 04 / 2005

A public inquiry into the impact of National Competition Policy (NCP) and related reforms undertaken to date on the Australian economy and community, and the identification of areas offering opportunities for significant gains to the Australian economy from removing impediments to efficiency and enhancing competition.

Economic implications of an ageing Australia

12 / 04 / 2005

A research study into the productivity, labour supply and fiscal implications of likely demographic trends over the next 40 years to further improve understanding of the challenges and opportunities resulting from an ageing Australia.

Australian and New Zealand competition and consumer protection regimes

13 / 01 / 2005

A commissioned study into the competition and consumer protection regimes of Australia and New Zealand.

Reform of building regulation

01 / 12 / 2004

A commissioned study into the progress made under the 1994 Inter Government Agreement on the reform of building regulation and its impact on the building and construction industry and on economic efficiency in Australia.

Smash repair and insurance

31 / 08 / 2004

A public inquiry into the the relationship between the smash repair industry and the insurance industry.

Gas access regime

10 / 08 / 2004

A public inquiry into the benefits, costs and effects of the Gas Access Regime, including its effect on investment in the sector and in upstream and downstream markets.

Impacts of native vegetation and biodiversity regulations

10 / 08 / 2004

A public inquiry into the impacts on farming practices, productivity, sustainability, property values and returns arising from the regulation of native vegetation clearance and/or biodiversity conservation.

Review of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992

14 / 07 / 2004

A National Competition Policy Review of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992.

National Workers' Compensation and Occupational Health and Safety Frameworks

24 / 06 / 2004

A public inquiry into the provision of Workers' Compensation and Occupational Health and Safety.

First home ownership

23 / 06 / 2004

A public inquiry to evaluate the affordability and availability of housing for first home buyers.

Rules of origin under the Australia-New Zealand closer economic relations trade agreement

11 / 06 / 2004

A commissioned study into the Rules of Origin under the Australia-New Zealand Closer Economic Relations Trade Agreement.

Post-2005 Textile, clothing and footwear assistance arrangements

26 / 11 / 2003

A public inquiry into the effectiveness, efficiency and appropriateness of current assistance programs in meeting the Government's goal of achieving structural change and a more internationally competitive TCF sector by 2005.

Review of mutual recognition (2003)

17 / 10 / 2003

A review of the Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) and the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Arrangement (TTMRA), to assess their efficiency and effectiveness and consider whether legislative changes are required to improve their operation.

General practice compliance costs

11 / 04 / 2003

A research study into the impact of administrative and compliance costs associated with Commonwealth programmes on general practice.

Economic regulation of harbour towage and related services

27 / 03 / 2003

A public inquiry into the impact of structural reforms on the provision of harbour towage and related services (e.g. mooring lines), including the extent to which efficiency and productivity gains have been passed on to the users of these services.

Industries in the Great Barrier Reef catchment and measures to address declining water quality

26 / 02 / 2003

Research study into the economic and social importance of different industries in the Great Barrier Reef catchment, and the costs and benefits of actions to address declining water quality.