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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.

Madeleine Kingston - Part 2 (PDF - 423k)

Submission DR242 for Consumer Policy Framework View full list


Productivity Commission’s Review of Australia’s Consumer Policy Framework. Response to Draft Report. ... Objectives more detailed discussion Productivity Commission’s Review of Australia’s Consumer Policy Framework Madeleine Kingston.

Date received: 25 Mar 2008

Victorian Government (PDF - 442k)

Submission DR226 for Consumer Policy Framework View full list


1.2.3 Harmonisation of industry-specific consumer regulation Council of Australian Governments review. ... Such a review should be conducted within the framework of the National Reform Agenda.

Date received: 12 Mar 2008

Joint Consumer Groups (PDF - 316k)

Submission DR228 for Consumer Policy Framework View full list


Key issues in respect of which we urge the Commission to review its position are. ... Strong oversight from COAG will be necessary to ensure the response to the current review does not similarly stall.

Date received: 12 Mar 2008

Redfern Legal Centre (PDF - 64k)

Submission DR159 for Consumer Policy Framework View full list


The young man had very recently left school, and got his first job. ... The young man lost his job, and could not keep up the repayments.

Date received: 6 Feb 2008

Peach Home Loans (PDF - 337k)

Submission 109 for Consumer Policy Framework View full list


However, presuming that this is outside the scope of review, an industry ombudsman is an excellent next best option. ... This is as it should be. We are happy to do this, as it is our job.

Date received: 28 Sep 2007

Consumer Credit Legal Centre (NSW) Inc (PDF - 382k)

Submission 95 for Consumer Policy Framework View full list


Productivity Commission. Review of the Consumer Protection Framework. Submission by Consumer Credit Legal Centre (NSW) Inc. ... 15. EDR Schemes cannot give independent advice and cannot replace the role of the regulator.

Date received: 28 Jun 2007

Consumer Action Law Centre (PDF - 657k)

Submission 94 for Consumer Policy Framework View full list


1.1 About Consumer Action… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … ….16 1.2 Need for this review… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … ….16.

Date received: 22 Jun 2007

Victorian Government (PDF - 573k)

Submission 92 for Consumer Policy Framework View full list


The Victorian Government, therefore, supports this national review to consider the potential to improve the effectiveness of consumer policy. ... Such a review is also timely in that it follows a focus on competition policy over recent years.

Date received: 12 Jun 2007

CHOICE (PDF - 844k)

Submission 88 for Consumer Policy Framework View full list


CHOICE Submission to Productivity Commission Review of Australia’s Consumer Policy Framework 3. ... CHOICE Submission to Productivity Commission Review of Australia’s Consumer Policy Framework 4.

Date received: 4 Jun 2007

Queensland Government, Minister for Tourism, Fair Trading, Wine Industry Development and women (PDF - 919k)

Submission 87 for Consumer Policy Framework View full list


consistent national policy development. • Examine alternative mechanisms for overcoming significant delays or impasses in national reviews Complex national review processes can cause significant delays in achieving regulatory. ... Jobs, wealth creation.

Date received: 30 May 2007