Australia's Export Credit Arrangements

Public inquiry

The Productivity Commission invites interested parties to register their interest in an inquiry into Australia's export credit arrangements.

In undertaking the inquiry, the Commission is to consider arrangements for the provision of export credit through the Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (EFIC). The Commission is to:

• review government involvement in the provision of export credit and assess current arrangements against the requirements of the Export Finance and Insurance Corporation Act 1991
• review EFIC's exemption from competitive neutrality legislation, its funding, pricing and service arrangements, and assess their impact on private sector provision of financial products and services which support Australian export trade
• assess the interactions between EFIC and other government programs and consider alternatives that would achieve EFIC's objectives.

In the course of the inquiry, the Commission will consult widely with government agencies and other interested parties.

Contacts

Carole Gardner (Administrative matters)
Ph: 03 9653 2194

Adam Foster (Other matters)
Ph: 03 9653 2149

Fax: 03 9653 2199
Email: exportcredit@pc.gov.au

Free call: 1800 020 083

Further information

• Productivity Commission inquiry into the Export Finance and Insurance Corporation - Joint media release from the Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Trade (external link)
• About the public inquiry process