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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.

Rio Tinto (PDF - 531k)

Submission 26 for Resources Sector Regulation View full list


Investment in mining projects creates jobs and delivers royalties and economic benefits for the whole country. ... Page 15 of 22. requirements are unclear. For instance, a review of the Australian Jobs Act 2013, published in November 2018, found that in

Date received: 6 Nov 2019

National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) (PDF - 383k)

Submission DR68 for Resources Sector Regulation View full list


Most recently, the Aboriginal Land Commissioner, the Hon John Mansfield, conducted an independent review of Part IV4 addressing inter alia the extent to which legislative amendments made in 2006 promoted economic ... 4Mansfield (2013) Report on Review

Date received: 31 Jul 2020

Fortescue Metals Group (PDF - 797k)

Submission DR92 for Resources Sector Regulation View full list


Process-driven legislation creates opportunities for regulators to make invalid administrative decisions that open the door for judicial review. ... At the same time, deemed decisions should be subject to limited merits review.

Date received: 4 Sep 2020