Reviews, Inquiries, Taskforces
Australia's Demographic Challenges (2004)
Australia's Demographic Challenges Taskforce regarding Australia's demographic challenges relating to an ageing population. Includes submissions, media releases, discussion papers and report.
Charities Definition Inquiry (200-2001)
The Charity Definition Inquiry was an independent Committee of Inquiry into definitional issues relating to charitable, religious and community service not-for-profit organisations. Includes submissions, issues papers and report.
Commonwealth Debt Management Review (2002-2003)
Includes submissions, media releases, discussion papers and link to the Government's announcement of the outcome of the Review of the CGS market in the 2003-04 Budget.
Consumer and Financial Literacy Taskforce (2004- )
Includes terms of reference, media releases, submissions, discussion papers and preliminary recommendations.
Equine Influenza Inquiry (2007- )
An independent inquiry into the outbreak of equine influenza in Australia in August of 2007 was announced on 2 September 2007 and the Hon Mr Ian Callinan AC was appointed Commissioner. This site includes announcements, transcripts, exhibits and the terms of reference.
www.equineinfluenzainquiry.gov.au
Inquiry into Certain Australian Companies in Relation to the UN Oil-For-Food Programme (2005-2006)
By Letters Patent dated 10 November 2005, the Hon TRH Cole AO RFD QC was appointed Commissioner to conduct an inquiry into and report on whether decisions, actions, conduct or payments by Australian companies mentioned in the Final Report ("Manipulation of the Oil-for-Food Programme by the Iraqi Regime") of the Independent Inquiry Committee into the United Nations Oil-for-Food Programme breached any Federal, State or Territory law.
International Comparison of Australia's Taxes (2006)
Provides an overview of the purpose of International Comparison of Australian Taxes study and its report.
comparativetaxation.treasury.gov.au
Review of Business Taxation (1998-1999)
Review of Business Taxation web site. Includes submissions, discussion papers and report.
Review of Pensions in Small Super Funds (2004)
The Review of Pensions in Small Superannuation Funds. Includes submissions, media releases, discussion papers and final regulations.
dbpensionreview.treasury.gov.au
Review of Veterans' Entitlements (2002-2003)
The Australian Government appointed an independent committee to conduct a review of perceived anomalies in the access to veterans' entitlements and of the benefits and support provided to veteran disability pensioners. This is the Committee's website. Includes terms of reference, submissions and report.
Taskforce on Reducing the Regulatory Burden on Business (2005-2006)
The Taskforce examined and reported on areas where regulatory reform can provide significant immediate gains to business. This site provides information about the activities of the Taskforce and public submissions to the Taskforce.
www.regulationtaskforce.gov.au
Trade Practices Act Review (2002)
Trade Practices Act Review (2002) web site. Includes the terms of reference, committee membership, submissions and report.
