Removing tariffs on goods originating from least developed countries
Commissioned study
This commissioned study has concluded. The research report was released on 28 October 2002.
The Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer asked the Productivity Commission to undertake a research study examining the effects of removing tariffs on goods that originate in least developed countries (LDCs), and to report within 2 months.
In undertaking the study the Commission examined:
- the responsiveness of exporters in LDCs to the proposed removal of tariffs in Australia
- likely effects of the proposal on:
- other developing countries, including members of the South Pacific Regional Trade and Economic Co-operation Agreement, that enjoy duty-free access to the Australian market through this agreement and other measures
- Australian manufacturers of goods directly in competition with imports from LDCs
- Australian consumers and the economy generally.
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About the commissioned study process
Draft report
The draft report for this project is not available online.
Please note: The draft report is for research purposes only. For final outcomes of this study refer to the research report.