australia.gov.au

Business Consultation (www.business.gov.au)

Are you an Australian business owner, association or interested in business? Register on this website to be consulted on proposed or existing business regulations.

http://www.consultation.business.gov.au/bepconsultation/

Call for Public Responses to Inform the Development of the National Plan (National Council to Reduce Violence Against Women and Children)

Call for responses from the Public. On 26 May 2008 the Government announced a National Council to Reduce Violence Against Women and Children. The National Council will oversee the development of a National Plan to Reduce Violence Against Women and Children.

http://www.ofw.fahcsia.gov.au/womens_safety_agenda/national_council_reduce_violence.htm

Consultation and Submissions (Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet)

The Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet regularly conducts consultation and submission processes for the public. Current opportunities are listed on their site.

http://www.dpmc.gov.au/consultation/index.cfm

Public Comment (Australian Safety and Compensation Council)

The ASCC develops and promotes National OHS standards and national codes of practice. These standards and codes of practice aim to improve the health and safety of workers and to facilitate consistent legislation in the states and territories. They are developed in close consultation with stakeholders. Current opportunities for public comment are listed on their site.

http://www.ascc.gov.au/ascc/AboutUs/PublicComment/

Public Consultation (Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority)

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority conducts consultation and submission processes for the public. Current opportunities for comment are listed on their site.

http://www.apvma.gov.au/new/public_consultation.shtml

Public Consultation, Arts and culture (Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts)

Current reviews, inquiries and discussion papers open for public comment.

http://www.arts.gov.au/public_consultation

Public Consultation (National Health and Medical Research Council)

The NHMRC is keen to ensure that the Australian community has the best opportunity to participate in developing NHMRC reports. This page lists the current opportunities.

http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/consult/index.htm

Public Consultation (Takeovers Panel)

Before the Takeover Panel introduces or amends any procedural rules or guidance notes, they will normally publish the consultation draft on its website for public consideration, with an appropriate period for responses (usually at least six weeks).

http://www.takeovers.gov.au/display.asp?ContentID=10

Recent Reports Issued for Comment (National Transport Commission)

The NTC's role is to lead transport regulatory reform nationally to meet the needs of transport users and the broader community for safe, efficient and sustainable land transport. This page lists recent NTC reports issued for public comment.

http://www.ntc.gov.au/RFCList2004.aspx

Regional Telecommunications Independent Review

The Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee (RTIRC) was established to review the adequacy of telecommunications services in regional, rural and remote parts of Australia. The Committee is now engaging in public consultations and intends to visit a range of rural, regional and remote areas. These visits will take place in the first half of 2008. The Committee is currently finalising its schedule, with specific dates and areas to be visited to be posted to this website shortly.

http://www.rtirc.gov.au/

Review of the Legislative Instruments Act 2003

The Attorney-General, the Hon Robert McClelland MP, has announced a review of the Legislative Instruments Act 2003. The purpose of the review is to examine and report on the operation of the Act. The Committee will shortly release an issues paper and will be calling for submissions from interested persons and organisations.

http://www.ag.gov.au/lia-review