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Research

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.

Australian Council of Social Service (PDF - 188k)

Submission DR239 for Review Of National Competition Policy Arrangements View full list


The Job Network - where providers are paid in part on the basis of outcomes achieved - is an important exception here. ... However, there are major problems with the Job Network because of the way in which services are funded.

Date received: 24 Dec 2004

Competitive Carriers Coalition (CCC) Inc. (PDF - 143k)

Submission DR205 for Review Of National Competition Policy Arrangements View full list


broadband. The establishment of a broadband network would boost the region’s employment. ... ACCC 2000, Submission to the Productivity Commission Review of Telecommunications Specific Competition Regulation.

Date received: 20 Dec 2004

Housing Industry Association (PDF - 78k)

Submission DR208 for Review Of National Competition Policy Arrangements View full list


HIA considers that this should be an independent review, based on National Competition Policy Principles, rather than an internal review. ... Queensland has had an independent review of its Building Services Act, but the result has not been (and

Date received: 21 Dec 2004

Energy Retailers Association of Australia (ERAA) (PDF - 80k)

Submission DR167 for Review Of National Competition Policy Arrangements View full list


Strong and nationally consistent ring-fencing obligations between all network operators and retailers is also an imperative. ... There also have been instances where governments have legislated to overrule the independent regulators’decisions without

Date received: 13 Dec 2004

Institute of Public Affairs Ltd (PDF - 111k)

Submission DR161 for Review Of National Competition Policy Arrangements View full list


ADSL is subject to the. Review of National Competition Policy Institute of Public Affairs. ... Unfortunately, the NCC review and conclusion treated the issue in a cursory manner at best.

Date received: 8 Dec 2004

Carol O'Donnell (PDF - 168k)

Submission DR143 for Review Of National Competition Policy Arrangements View full list


2. Only recognise truly independent, standardised tribunals which make determinations upon all matters. ... Could you do that job? What are you making? The concept of independent decision making by the courts or anybody else, generally means that the

Date received: 19 Nov 2004

Carol O'Donnell (PDF - 105k)

Submission DR159 for Review Of National Competition Policy Arrangements View full list


Council (NADRAC 2004) reviews potential models for a national mediator accreditation system and. ... research. The Health and Medical Research Strategic Review (1997) stated that Australia should.

Date received: 8 Dec 2004

Minerals Council of Australia (PDF - 205k)

Submission DR227 for Review Of National Competition Policy Arrangements View full list


2.6 Legislation Reviews 17. 2.6.1 Anti-Dumping Review Recommendation 17 2.6.2 Cabotage 17 2.6.3 The Legislation Review Process 18. ... It should also initiate a review to identify other areas of natural resource.

Date received: 22 Dec 2004

Charles Lawson (PDF - 170k)

Submission DR139 for Review Of National Competition Policy Arrangements View full list


p. 7. 51 Commonwealth, Backing Australia’s Ability: Real Results Real Jobs – Innovation Report 2001-2002, J. ... cit. 59 Australian Council on Industrial Property, Review of Enforcement of Industrial Property Rights, IP Australia, Canberra, 1999.

Date received: 16 Nov 2004

Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) (PDF - 123k)

Submission DR198 for Review Of National Competition Policy Arrangements View full list


ACCI supports a review of the application of the TPA to government business. ... CoAG should initiate an independent public review of Australia’s health care system as a whole.

Date received: 20 Dec 2004