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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.

Qantas Group (PDF - 4937k)

Submission DR115 for Economic Regulation Of Airports (2019) View full list


Super-normal profits by monopoly airports costing jobs and growth. Airports make ‘super-normal’profits even higher than the banks, according to the independent Grattan Institute.(1). ... Review dual till approach. Transfer responsibility of. any

Date received: 25 Mar 2019

International Air Transport Association (IATA) (PDF - 757k)

Submission DR116 for Economic Regulation Of Airports (2019) View full list


The PC is urged to investigate such implementations in other regions and to determine independent, fact-based conclusions. ... interest. 2.8 Scope for Next Review First, the current review needs revisiting.

Date received: 25 Mar 2019

Archerfield Airport Chamber of Commerce Incorporated (AACCI) (PDF - 1981k)

Submission 81 for Economic Regulation Of Airports (2019) View full list


framework. This is long overdue. Only a review of Airport Regulation that considers General Aviation, ends “Light- Hands”government administration, and considers the head of power will be acceptable to the ... What more do you want FAC to do? They

Date received: 5 Dec 2018

Regional Aviation Association of Australia (RAAA) (PDF - 1120k)

Submission 66 for Economic Regulation Of Airports (2019) View full list


The current. airport monitoring and reporting mechanisms are in need of significant review. ... Airport, Essendon engaged an independent expert at their own expense to consult with Airservices.

Date received: 22 Sep 2018

Sydney Airport (PDF - 3165k)

Submission 53 for Economic Regulation Of Airports (2019) View full list


c) Sydney Airport urges the Commission to recommend a review of the operating restrictions to better incorporate and reflect modern aviation technology and noise management practices. ... 15 Chapter 11 discusses regional pricing. Sydney Airport supports

Date received: 11 Sep 2018

Qantas Group (PDF - 1379k)

Submission 48 for Economic Regulation Of Airports (2019) View full list


Airlines are mature businesses that must offer customers a network of major and regional airports. ... to offer a comprehensive national network with seamless connectivity to the Australian community.

Date received: 10 Sep 2018

BP Australia Pty Ltd (PDF - 596k)

Submission 47 for Economic Regulation Of Airports (2019) View full list


The Commission should also review competition in th e market for jet fuel in Australia, including the provision of jet fuel at the major airports. ... This item has its provenience in the view expressed by the final report of the Competition Policy

Date received: 8 Sep 2018

Airlines for Australia and New Zealand (A4ANZ) (PDF - 3424k)

Submission 44 for Economic Regulation Of Airports (2019) View full list


Creation of 7000 jobs - from the estimated $1.2 billion annual increase in GDP. • ... characteristics as a network and from the challenges associated with developing an alternative airport.

Date received: 7 Sep 2018

Australian Airports Association (AAA) (PDF - 3023k)

Submission 50 for Economic Regulation Of Airports (2019) View full list


Indeed, returns in some cases have been falling for most of the period since the Commission’s last review. ... However given the position taken by the Commission in its 2013 National Access Review, subsequently endorsed by the Harper Review and the

Date received: 7 Sep 2018