This paper discusses the appropriateness, efficiency, and effectiveness regulatory arrangements covering aquaculture production in Australia. It identifies a number of key areas including environmental protection, land use planning, marine and coastal management, and land administration

The Commission was asked to evaluate current arrangements and provide policy options for post 2005 assistance and to report on a range of related matters that will affect the sector's long-term viability. The inquiry will also look at relevant workplace issues and international trade developments

The Mutual Recognition Agreement and the Trans Tasman Mutual Recognition Arrangement have been successful in achieving their objectives of assisting the integration of the Australian and New Zealand economies and promoting competitiveness. They allow goods legally available for sale in one...

There are significant differences in the way water rights are defined, allocated and administered in Australia and overseas. Arrangements in Australia (and South Africa), where governments devise plans to share the volume available for consumption among right holders, differ significantly from...

In 2008, the Australian Government deregulated the marketing of bulk wheat exports by removing the ‘single desk’ operated by AWB (International) Limited. Wheat Exports Australia (WEA) was established under the Wheat Export Marketing Act 2008 (WEMA) to administer an accreditation scheme for...