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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.

Consumers' Federtion of Australia Info Paper (PDF - 575k)

Submission 83 for Consumer Policy Framework View full list


This Inquiry by the Productivity Commission is therefore a very welcome and timely review. ... Independent research capacity - That the Commonwealth Government commits to funding an independent research centre.

Date received: 28 May 2007

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

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

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

Ministerial Council on Consumer Affairs Info Paper (PDF - 455k)

Submission 75 for Consumer Policy Framework View full list


The Australian Government has also proposed that the Productivity Commission (PC) review consumer policy. ... Changed economic, social and environmental circumstances suggest that a general review is now timely.

Date received: 25 May 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 - 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

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

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

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (PDF - 802k)

Submission 80 for Consumer Policy Framework View full list


The ACCC welcomes this review. Australia’s consumer policy framework comprises legislative, co-regulatory and self- regulatory mechanisms to address consumer issues. ... The Swanson Committee undertook the first substantive review of Part V of the

Date received: 29 May 2007