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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.

Anglo American Metallurgical Coal Pty Ltd (PDF - 117k)

Submission 50 for National Access Regime (2013) View full list


essential domestic infrastructure such as electricity networks and water infrastructure. It is noted. ... producers and Aurizon Network. As outlined in Anglo American's previous submission, where.

Date received: 5 Jul 2013

Queensland Competition Authority (PDF - 160k)

Submission 38 for National Access Regime (2013) View full list


ATO Australian Taxation Office. Aurizon Network below-rail subsidiary of Aurizon Holdings Limited. ... a) the identity of the trustee for the unit trust – Aurizon Network said it had to be the trustee for operational purposes, whereas users want an

Date received: 28 Mar 2013

Professor Allan Fels AO (PDF - 1552k)

Submission 40 for National Access Regime (2013) View full list


into competition policy (Independent Committee of Inquiry into Competition Policy in Australia, ‘Hilmer. ... designers, and banks negotiate access to ATM networks. Such private ‘access arrangements’are.

Date received: 22 Mar 2013

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) (PDF - 2175k)

Submission 16 for National Access Regime (2013) View full list


1. Productivity Commission. Review of the National Access Regime. ACCC Submission to Issues Paper. ... 51. 2.7.3 Processes involved in declaration. 54. 2.8 Review of regulatory decisions.

Date received: 8 Feb 2013

Dominic L'Huillier (PDF - 640k)

Submission 7 for National Access Regime (2013) View full list


interests of consumers in past merits reviews, the issues raised are relevant for the current review. ... Generally, merits reviews are. based on whether the ‘correct or preferable’decision has been made whereas judicial review.

Date received: 7 Feb 2013

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

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

Dr Ron Ben-David (PDF - 910k)

Submission DR158 for Australia's Urban Water Sector View full list


Even where water providers have the power to earn monopoly rents, good governance, transparent arrangements, performance reporting and independent review should prevent this… ” (p.276). ... complacency. It would render any attempt at establishing

Date received: 9 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

Agritech Smartwater (PDF - 4131k)

Submission DR126 for Australia's Urban Water Sector View full list


Prior to the last election the current State Government released a press statement promising another Independent Review of Wellington Dam and the Upper Collie River Basin if elected. ... This process poses the obvious question as to why the government

Date received: 22 May 2011