The Productivity Commissions of Australia and New Zealand released this discussion draft on 18 September 2012 to set out preliminary recommendations for strengthening trans-Tasman economic relations. The scoping study was commissioned to mark the 30th anniversary of Closer Economic Relations (CER).

Please note: This discussion draft is for research purposes only. For final outcomes of this inquiry refer to the inquiry report.

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