Review of Mutual Recognition Schemes
Commissioned study
The Productivity Commission has been asked to review the Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) and Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Arrangement (TTMRA). The Commission is to:
- assess the coverage, efficiency and effectiveness of the MRA and TTMRA since they were last reviewed by the Commission in 2003
- consider how administrative provisions can be amended and/or enhanced to support more efficient operation of the MRA and/or TTMRA
- examine whether any components of overseas models of mutual recognition or any other changes might be made to enhance the functioning of the MRA and TTMRA
- explore any possible implications for the operation of the TTMRA arising from participating jurisdictions' bilateral engagement with third countries.
The Commission will present its research findings to Australian Heads of Government and the New Zealand Prime Minister in January 2009.
Further information
Contacts
Carole Gardner (administrative matters)
Ph: (03) 9653 2194
Patrick Laplagne (other matters)
Ph: (03) 9653 2167
Email: mutualrecognition@pc.gov.au
Fax: (03) 9653 2302
Freecall: 1800 020 083
Telephone Typewriter (TTY): 1800 803 344
Key documents
- Issues paper - released 12 June 2008
- Initial submissions (57 received)
- Draft report release - 14 November 2008
- Roundtables (Canberra and Wellington) - November 2008 (dates to be determined)
- Post-draft report submissions due - 12 December 2008
- Public release of final report - 6 February 2009
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