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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.

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

Shopping Centre Council of Australia (PDF - 1253k)

Submission 43 for Performance Benchmarking Of Australian Business Regulation: Planning, Zoning And Development Assessments View full list


We believe that the challenge of this review is to explore how greater competition can be achieved without compromising the multiple benefits of the planning system. ... NSW and WA have stand alone activity centres policies (both under current review),

Date received: 31 Aug 2010

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

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

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

Adelaide City Council (PDF - 733k)

Submission 23 for Performance Benchmarking Of Australian Business Regulation: Planning, Zoning And Development Assessments View full list


its Strategic Plan outcomes, including residential growth and economic development, through its business plan projects, programs and policy review. ... Development Act 1993) (see 10 above) •

Date received: 1 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

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