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Through our research, the Commission contributes to the public debate and encourages informed policy discussion. The Commission has six research streams:

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Stream
  • Climate Change and Energy
  • Environment and Water
  • Health and Ageing
  • Industry and Trade
  • Productivity.

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.

Mitre 10 Australia (PDF - 191k)

Submission 39 for Performance Benchmarking Of Australian Business Regulation: Planning, Zoning And Development Assessments View full list


Background and provenance of submission . Formed in 1959, Mitre 10 is the leading Australian independent hardware retail format, comprising 430 stores across Australia. ... same public airing and media attention are the accompa

Date received: 31 Aug 2010

Mitre 10 Australia Pty Ltd (PDF - 449k)

Submission DR105 for Performance Benchmarking Of Australian Business Regulation: Planning, Zoning And Development Assessments View full list


The facts which don’t receive the same public airing and media attention are the accompanying subsequent loss of jobs in previously-existing independent retailers and the closing of these small ... And what of a review process to hold large chains

Date received: 29 Apr 2011

National Association of Retail Grocers of Australia (PDF - 176k)

Submission 47 for Performance Benchmarking Of Australian Business Regulation: Planning, Zoning And Development Assessments View full list


Planning. NARGA represents the independent retail grocery sector comprising over 5000 stores employing more than 225, 000 people. ... The ongoing viability of the independent network is dependent on the competition and planning framework within which

Date received: 3 Sep 2010

Woolworths Limited (PDF - 208k)

Submission 65 for Performance Benchmarking Of Australian Business Regulation: Planning, Zoning And Development Assessments View full list


These stores are supported by a network of Distribution Centres and support offices. ... Woolworths considers that there should be the ability for the proponent of a development application to refer that application for independent assessment.

Date received: 15 Dec 2010

Save our Suburbs - NSW (PDF - 417k)

Submission 28 for Performance Benchmarking Of Australian Business Regulation: Planning, Zoning And Development Assessments View full list


A great city evolves as a result of the large diversified pool of labour, jobs and facilities it provides. ... a road network designed to facilitate public transport routes • optimal environmental design – water reuse in city and downstream,.

Date received: 27 Aug 2010

NSW Business Chamber (PDF - 501k)

Submission 25 for Performance Benchmarking Of Australian Business Regulation: Planning, Zoning And Development Assessments View full list


This is a significant but welcome policy shift which allows major developments to be assessed by independent experts with the added opportunity for community engagement. ... NSW Business Chamber notes the current review of the Central Sydney Planning

Date received: 12 Aug 2010

Australian Network of Environmental Defender's Offices Inc (PDF - 75k)

Submission DR90 for Performance Benchmarking Of Australian Business Regulation: Planning, Zoning And Development Assessments View full list


Development Assessments. 1 April 2011 The Australian Network of Environmental. Defender’s Offices (ANEDO) consists of nine. ... 4 Hawke, A. (2009), Report of the Independent Review of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999,

Date received: 1 Apr 2011

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

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