'Minimum effective regulation' and the mining industry
Chairman's speech
On 3 June 2003 the Chairman Gary Banks gave a speech, ‘Minimum effective regulation’ and the mining industry, to the Minerals Council of Australia's Annual Industry Seminar.
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- Contents
Introduction
The Industry Commission’s 1991 inquiry
Have things changed enough?
International perspectives on Australia’s regulatory performance
Some regulatory issues remain important
A more 'positive' industry attitude
A key goal: ‘minimum effective regulation’
Some necessary attributes
Benefits from more light-handed approaches
Self-regulatory approaches
A role for quasi-regulation?
Good regulation requires good process
The role of regulation impact statements
The compliance record
The problem areas
In conclusion