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Through our research, the Commission contributes to the public debate and encourages informed policy discussion.

The Commission has a statutory mandate to conduct a program of research to support its inquiries, annual reporting and other responsibilities, including promoting community awareness and understanding of various productivity and regulatory issues.

Communications Alliance Ltd (PDF - 72k)

Submission DR32 for Performance Benchmarking Of Australian Business Regulation: Feasibility View full list


A good way to do this would be to ensure that regular reviews take place. ... Annual Reports to be provided to ACMA • Costs involved in maintaining interception capabilities • Number of fixed STS in operation • Coverage maps for fixed voice

Date received: 22 Dec 2006

Council of Capital City Lord Mayors (PDF - 507k)

Submission 31 for Performance Benchmarking Of Australian Business Regulation: Planning, Zoning And Development Assessments View full list


The appeal process within Western Australia consists of independent review by the State Administrative Tribunal, with limited third party rights of appeal. ... review of a town planning scheme involving the rezoning of land comprises an extensive

Date received: 30 Aug 2010

Planning Institute of Australia (NSW Division) (PDF - 198k)

Submission 1 for Performance Benchmarking Of Australian Business Regulation: Planning, Zoning And Development Assessments View full list


years though it is becoming increasingly more common to require a peer review of a. ... appropriateness and availability of supply. More independent analysis of the supply of land is essential.

Date received: 8 Jul 2010

Madeleine Kingston (PDF - 2960k)

Submission 7 for Performance Benchmarking Of Australian Business Regulation: Quantity And Quality / Cost Of Business Registration View full list


Deficiencies in existing generic provisions – citing from submitters to PC Consumer Policy Review. ... 625-644. Appendix 5 Essential Services Commission Regulatory Review Consultative Processes– some reflections.

Date received: 21 Oct 2008

Housing Industry Association (HIA) Ltd (PDF - 1234k)

Submission 42 for Performance Benchmarking Of Australian Business Regulation: Planning, Zoning And Development Assessments View full list


13. 4. Densification. 15. 4.1 Location of Jobs. 16 4.2 In-fill Development. ... 6. The Australian Government should initiate an independent review of housing regulation.

Date received: 31 Aug 2010

Save our Suburbs - Adelaide (PDF - 82k)

Submission 5 for Performance Benchmarking Of Australian Business Regulation: Planning, Zoning And Development Assessments View full list


independent members who have “expertise”in Planning, Building, Architecture or Government, i.e. ... a majority of independents, and the chairperson MUST be one of the independent members.

Date received: 16 Jul 2010

NSW Business Chamber (PDF - 503k)

Submission 11 for Performance Benchmarking Of Australian Business Regulation: Role Of Local Government As Regulator View full list


To assist in this review, the Minister for Local Government, hosted the Destination 2036 conference, in Dubbo over 17 and 18 August 2011. ... Tony Kelly, commissioned Mr Chris Vardon to conduct a regional review of the structure of local government in

Date received: 21 Oct 2011

Organisation Sunshine Coast Association of Residents (PDF - 240k)

Submission 21 for Performance Benchmarking Of Australian Business Regulation: Planning, Zoning And Development Assessments View full list


PC). The Productivity Commission is the Australian Government’s independent research and advisory body on a range of economic, social and environmental issues affecting the welfare of Australians. ... The development industry

Date received: 3 Aug 2010

Western Australian Local Government Association (PDF - 358k)

Submission 41 for Performance Benchmarking Of Australian Business Regulation: Planning, Zoning And Development Assessments View full list


The review of town planning schemes, strategies and plans ensure the reflection of current and future needs of a locality. Overly prescriptive rather than performance‐based provisions can limit development. ... regular

Date received: 31 Aug 2010

Civil Contractors Federation (PDF - 1792k)

Submission DR50 for Performance Benchmarking Of Australian Business Regulation: Role Of Local Government As Regulator View full list


However, due to delays over environmental and heritage controls the job could finally commence. ... contractor has to complete on that job and cannot move on to other projects.

Date received: 29 May 2012