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 dates
- Issues paper released - 12 June 2008
- Initial submissions (2) - due 18 July 2008
- Draft report release - October 2008
- Roundtables - October to November 2008
- Draft report submissions - due December 2008
- Final report - January 2009
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