Review of Regulatory Burden on the Upstream Petroleum (Oil and Gas) Sector
Commissioned Study
The Productivity Commission has been asked to report within twelve months on the regulatory burden on the upstream petroleum (oil and gas) sector in Australia.
The Commission is to assess the impact of the current regulatory framework on the international competitiveness and economic performance of the sector, report on regulatory impediments and consider options for a national regulatory authority to manage all regulatory approvals.
Further information
Contacts
Roula Yerondais (administrative matters)
Ph: (03) 9653 2225
Chris Sayers (other matters)
Ph: (03) 9653 2133
Email: upstreampetroleum@pc.gov.au
Fax: (03) 9653 2305
Freecall: 1800 020 083
Telephone Typewriter (TTY): 1800 803 344
Key dates
- Issues paper release - coming soon
- Initial submissions due - 15 August 2008
- Draft report release - November 2008
- Draft report submissions due - end January 2009
- Final report - 9 April 2009
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