The Productivity Commissions of Australia and New Zealand released this issues paper in April 2012 to assist individuals and organisations to prepare submissions to the study. It contains and outlines:

• the scope of the study
• the Commissions' procedures
• matters about which the Commissions are seeking comment and information
• how to make a submission.

Participants should not feel that they are restricted to comment only on matters raised in the issues paper. The Commissions wish to receive information and comment on issues which participants consider relevant to the study’s terms of reference.

Initial submissions were due by 31 May 2012.

Please note: The draft report and issues paper are for research purposes only. For final outcomes of this inquiry refer to the inquiry report.

Download the issues paper

• Strengthening Economic Relations between Australia and New Zealand - Issues paper (PDF - 556 Kb)
• Strengthening Economic Relations between Australia and New Zealand - Issues paper (Word - 1050 Kb)