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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.

FreightCorp % (PDF - 46k)

Submission DR67 for Black Coal Industry View full list


It would appear that competition on the NSW rail network has been delayed by the uncertainty of the access environment. ... market. FreightCorp’s reform program includes:. • Head office review. - review of functions and structures, - voluntary

Date received: 3 Jun 1998

ATSB (PDF - 1549k)

Submission DR58 for National Transport Regulatory Reform View full list


3.4 Independent no-blame investigation of transport accidents and other safety incidents. ... Summary. Summary. Summary. Summary. 3 Independent no-blame safety investigations in transport systems.

Date received: 16 Jan 2020

Australian Services Union (PDF - 956k)

Submission DR57 for Electricity Network Regulation View full list


ASU Submission: Electricity Network Regulatory Frameworks Productivity Commission Draft Report October 2012 3. ... ASU Submission: Electricity Network Regulatory Frameworks Productivity Commission Draft Report October 2012 4.

Date received: 23 Nov 2012

Australian Trucking Association (PDF - 1843k)

Submission DR76 for National Transport Regulatory Reform View full list


These submissions to the HVNL review are included as appendices to this submission:. ... National Service Level Standards (SLS) framework • Review of expenditure • Independent price regulation • Hypothecation / dedicated road funding source.

Date received: 29 Jan 2020

Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PDF - 1838k)

Submission DR65 for Electricity Network Regulation View full list


The network companies have expressed the view that post-hoc reviews of capital expenditure will add to investment uncertainty. ... the annual report • directors and officers are subject to the obligations under the Corporations Act • governments

Date received: 23 Nov 2012

National Road Transport Association (NatRoad) (PDF - 557k)

Submission DR55 for National Transport Regulatory Reform View full list


This was suggested by observation and analysis undertaken during the Review of OSOM Access Arrangements. ... 96. The related draft recommendation accords with NatRoad’s approach to the HVNL review underway:.

Date received: 15 Jan 2020

Australian Rail Tram & Bus Industry Union (PDF - 132k)

Submission DR59 for Wheat Export Marketing Arrangements View full list


As the NSW Grain Review states:. “For many years, the rail branch line network has been deteriorating and contracting through closures. ... The Review considered this approach. However:. multiple users of many sections of the grain rail network make

Date received: 20 Apr 2010

Council of Mayors (SEQ) (PDF - 2262k)

Submission DR159 for Australia's Urban Water Sector View full list


have not been subjected to “independent review”– or a review by the Queensland. ... behind us, it is an opportune time for a truly independent review of the timing, scale, scope,.

Date received: 10 Jun 2011

Riverina and Murray Regional Organisation of Councils (RAMROC) (PDF - 66k)

Submission DR164 for Australia's Urban Water Sector View full list


The retention of Local Government Water Utilities is a critical component of protecting the communities from the loss of jobs, businesses, families and services. ... Draft Recommendation 13.4 State and Territory Governments should undertake regular,

Date received: 28 Jun 2011

Water Factory Company (PDF - 556k)

Submission DR123 for Australia's Urban Water Sector View full list


supply and network augmentation . -­‐ Lower house construction costs . . 3.

Date received: 20 May 2011