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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.

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

Cootamundra Shire Council (PDF - 295k)

Submission DR100 for Australia's Urban Water Sector View full list


of all costs and benefits including the impact on network operating costs, water system planning and resource management, and local communities (and employment). ... role local,

Date received: 16 May 2011

Yarra Valley Water (PDF - 1376k)

Submission DR115 for Australia's Urban Water Sector View full list


of incentives that may be leading to significant over investment and gold plating of network infrastructure. ... Financial Review, States blamed for power price surge, 11 May 2011, p 1.

Date received: 18 Apr 2011

Australian Rehabilitation Providers Association (PDF - 77k)

Submission IR228 for National Workers' Compensation And Occupational Health And Safety Frameworks View full list


Thirdly, worker and employer perceptions and confidence in providers can be difficult to maintain, even when the provider is completely independent. ... We also have the advantage of having seen varieties of pricing models in related environments such as

Date received: 27 Jan 2004

Communication and Media Policy Institute, University of Canberra (PDF - 254k)

Submission 169 for Broadcasting View full list


Indeed, one of the major television networks is now calling for a change. ... The use of the spectrum for multichannelling or subscription television was prohibited (with a review in 2005).

Date received: 15 Sep 1999

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

Queensland Water Directorate (PDF - 872k)

Submission DR138 for Australia's Urban Water Sector View full list


The Commission should be congratulated on a comprehensive and robust review of the national water industry. ... This review differs from previous (and concurrent) national reviews in the diligence applied to understanding the needs of the diverse

Date received: 23 May 2011

Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (PDF - 77k)

Submission DR40 for Smash Repair And Insurance View full list


Currently, IAG has approximately 105 PSRs in their Victorian network, supported by a significant number (approx 500) associated repairers. ... Of further concern is the potential, within the current IAG PSR network in Victoria, for concentration of

Date received: 27 Jan 2005

Insurance Australia Group * # (PDF - 336k)

Submission 8 for Smash Repair And Insurance View full list


competitive market, made within the law, should be subject to third party review. • ... authorise a small number of jobs at each repairer. In addition to PSRs, IAG maintains a network of ASRs for several reasons.

Date received: 13 Oct 2004

Motor Trades Association of New South Wales (PDF - 82k)

Submission 27 for Smash Repair And Insurance View full list


What is more overwhelming is that the last time an insurer used this independent body was in 1998. ... The IAG, through their representative Mr A. Body, have implemented a “Preferred Supplier Network”.

Date received: 29 Oct 2004