Public Consultations
The Australian Government is increasingly using the internet to provide a channel for public consultations on specific topics. These consultations link to agency websites where the relevant agency has published a discussion or consultation paper, which can be responded to via the internet or by postal mail. These public consultations are targeted to anyone who is interested as well as experts, peak bodies and interest groups. Using the internet for public consultations enables government to engage more directly and widely with the public in the development of citizen-centered policy and programs.
Current Consultations
Australia Curriculum Consultation Portal
Submissions close 23 May 2010
Hosted by Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority
Peer-to-Patent Australia trial
Trial closes 9 May 2010
Hosted by IP Australia
Recently Closed Consultations
Digital Dividend Green Paper
Submissions closed 5 March 2010
Hosted by the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy
An R18+ Classification for Computer Games - Public Consultation
Submissions closed 28 February 2010
Hosted by the Attorney-General's Department
Indigenous Education Action Plan 2010-2014 Consultation
Submissions closed 28 February 2010
Hosted by the Ministerial Council for Education, Early Childhood Development and Youth Affairs
Bringing Aussie Musicians Centre Stage - Discussion paper
Submissions closed 12 February 2010
Hosted by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and the Arts
Measures to increase accountability and transparency for Refused Classification material
Submissions closed Friday 12 February 2010
Hosted by the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy
An Indicator Framework for Higher Education Performance Funding - Discussion paper
Submissions closed 5 February 2010
Hosted by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
Measuring the Socio-economic Status of Higher Education Students - Discussion paper
Submissions closed 5 February 2010
Hosted by the Department of Employment, Education and Workplace Relations
Improving Australia's Corporate Reporting Framework
Submissions closed 3 February 2010
Hosted by Department of the Treasury
Draft - Revised Australian Drinking Water Guidelines
Submissions closed 15 January 2010
Hosted by the National Health and Medical Research Council
More Consultations
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/
Public Consultation (Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority)
The national independent regulator of pesticides and veterinary medicines requests comments on existing and draft operational notices.
http://www.apvma.gov.au/consultation/index.php
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/content/ListDocuments.aspx?Doctype=CP
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
