%T National competition policy: report %A Frederick Hilmer %I National Competition Policy Review Committee %D 1993 %K Economics %U https://apo.org.au/node/30199 %X This 1993 report, widely known as the 'Hilmer report', prompted Australia's landmark microeconomic reform program.   A key principle of the program was that competitive markets will generally best serve the interests of consumers and the wider community. Spanning 1995-2005 the National Competition Policy is considered to have contributed significantly to Australia’s welfare. %9 Report