Completed inquiries
The following is a list of all completed Public inquiries and commissioned studies undertaken by the Commission.
Australia's general tariff arrangements
19 / 12 / 2000
An inquiry into the scope for a post-2000 reduction in the general tariff, covering only rates of 5 per cent or less, and excluding the PMV and TCF sectors.
Legislation regulating the architectural profession
16 / 11 / 2000
A public inquiry on the preferred option for the regulation of the architectural profession.
Progress in rail reform
13 / 04 / 2000
An inquiry into the rail industry including recent reform initiatives and their implications.
Broadcasting
11 / 04 / 2000
An inquiry into the practical courses of action to improve competition, efficiency and the interests of consumers in broadcasting services and to pay particular attention to balancing the social, cultural and economic dimensions of the public interest.
Implementation of ecologically sustainable development by Commonwealth departments and agencies
15 / 02 / 2000
A public inquiry into the implementation of ecologically sustainable development by Commonwealth departments and agencies.
International liner cargo shipping (1999)
23 / 12 / 1999
A public inquiry to examine the appropriate arrangements for regulation of international cargo shipping services.
Australia's gambling industries (1999)
16 / 12 / 1999
This public inquiry examines the performance of the gambling industries and their economic and social impacts across Australia, including their impact on the retail, tourism and entertainment industries, and on Commonwealth and State/Territory Budgets.
Improving the future performance of buildings
09 / 12 / 1999
A study, commissioned by the Treasurer on behalf of the Department of Industry, Science and Resources, into improving the future environmental performance of buildings.
Pig and pigmeat industries: Safeguard action against imports (1999)
25 / 11 / 1999
An inquiry into the import of uncooked pork and the profitability and competitiveness of the pig and pig meat industries.
International telecommunications market regulation
23 / 11 / 1999
An inquiry into the various arrangements which exist in the international telecommunications market with a focus on any emerging arrangements in the international carriage services component of that market.
Impact of competition policy reforms on rural and regional Australia
14 / 10 / 1999
An inquiry into developments in national competition policy agreements and improving NCP and achieving better outcomes for country Australia.
International air services
03 / 06 / 1999
An inquiry into the regulatory arrangements for Australia's international air services, their effects and policy options for liberalisation.
Nursing home subsidies
31 / 03 / 1999
A public inquiry into the current and alternative funding methodologies for nursing home subsidy rates.
Black coal industry
11 / 02 / 1999
A public inquiry into improving the international competitiveness of the Australian black coal industry.
Battery eggs sale and production in the ACT
01 / 11 / 1998
A study commissioned by the Treasurer on behalf of the Australian Capital Territory Government into whether it is in the public interest for the ACT Government to: ban the sale of eggs from battery hens; ban the production of eggs from battery hens; introduce labelling requirements.
Impact of Commonwealth indirect taxes on exporters
11 / 08 / 1998
A commissioned study into the impact of Commonwealth indirect taxes on exporters.
Telecommunications equipment, systems and services
09 / 04 / 1998
This report examines the structure and competitiveness of the Australian telecommunications equipment, systems and services industries.
State, territory and local government assistance to industry
23 / 02 / 1998
This report examines assistance to Australian industry from State, Territory and Local Governments and their instrumentalities.
Private health insurance
23 / 02 / 1998
This report examines the current state of the private health insurance industry.
A full repairing lease: Inquiry into ecologically sustainable land management
27 / 01 / 1998
This report examines the use of Australia's agricultural land and its associated natural resources, particularly surface and ground water and vegetation.