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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.

Woolworths Limited (PDF - 208k)

Submission 65 for Performance Benchmarking Of Australian Business Regulation: Planning, Zoning And Development Assessments View full list


These stores are supported by a network of Distribution Centres and support offices. ... Woolworths considers that there should be the ability for the proponent of a development application to refer that application for independent assessment.

Date received: 15 Dec 2010

Urban Taskforce Australia (PDF - 3679k)

Submission 59 for Performance Benchmarking Of Australian Business Regulation: Planning, Zoning And Development Assessments View full list


Environmental Planning and Assessment Act (“the Act”) escaped any serious review of its impact on. ... planning laws, no serious competition review of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

Date received: 11 Oct 2010

Urban Development Institute of Australia (PDF - 142k)

Submission 53 for Performance Benchmarking Of Australian Business Regulation: Planning, Zoning And Development Assessments View full list


o 11.8 full-time equivalent jobs. o State and federal taxes of $146, 474. ... review in the absence of structural change to the responsibilities of housing sector management and is the minimum outcome desired by the industry.

Date received: 8 Sep 2010

National Association of Retail Grocers of Australia (PDF - 176k)

Submission 47 for Performance Benchmarking Of Australian Business Regulation: Planning, Zoning And Development Assessments View full list


Planning. NARGA represents the independent retail grocery sector comprising over 5000 stores employing more than 225, 000 people. ... The ongoing viability of the independent network is dependent on the competition and planning framework within which

Date received: 3 Sep 2010

Mitre 10 Australia (PDF - 191k)

Submission 39 for Performance Benchmarking Of Australian Business Regulation: Planning, Zoning And Development Assessments View full list


Background and provenance of submission . Formed in 1959, Mitre 10 is the leading Australian independent hardware retail format, comprising 430 stores across Australia. ... same public airing and media attention are the accompa

Date received: 31 Aug 2010

Housing Industry Association (HIA) Ltd (PDF - 1234k)

Submission 42 for Performance Benchmarking Of Australian Business Regulation: Planning, Zoning And Development Assessments View full list


13. 4. Densification. 15. 4.1 Location of Jobs. 16 4.2 In-fill Development. ... 6. The Australian Government should initiate an independent review of housing regulation.

Date received: 31 Aug 2010

Western Australian Local Government Association (PDF - 358k)

Submission 41 for Performance Benchmarking Of Australian Business Regulation: Planning, Zoning And Development Assessments View full list


The review of town planning schemes, strategies and plans ensure the reflection of current and future needs of a locality. Overly prescriptive rather than performance‐based provisions can limit development. ... regular

Date received: 31 Aug 2010

Shopping Centre Council of Australia (PDF - 1253k)

Submission 43 for Performance Benchmarking Of Australian Business Regulation: Planning, Zoning And Development Assessments View full list


We believe that the challenge of this review is to explore how greater competition can be achieved without compromising the multiple benefits of the planning system. ... NSW and WA have stand alone activity centres policies (both under current review),

Date received: 31 Aug 2010

Council of Capital City Lord Mayors (PDF - 507k)

Submission 31 for Performance Benchmarking Of Australian Business Regulation: Planning, Zoning And Development Assessments View full list


The appeal process within Western Australia consists of independent review by the State Administrative Tribunal, with limited third party rights of appeal. ... review of a town planning scheme involving the rezoning of land comprises an extensive

Date received: 30 Aug 2010

Save our Suburbs - NSW (PDF - 417k)

Submission 28 for Performance Benchmarking Of Australian Business Regulation: Planning, Zoning And Development Assessments View full list


A great city evolves as a result of the large diversified pool of labour, jobs and facilities it provides. ... a road network designed to facilitate public transport routes • optimal environmental design – water reuse in city and downstream,.

Date received: 27 Aug 2010