TY  - Report





PY  - 2012
T1  - Strengthening trans-Tasman economic relations
PB  - Productivity Commission


DO  - https://doi.org/APO-31097
UR  - https://apo.org.au/node/31097

AB  - Australia and New Zealand have distinct national identities and physical environments. However, they are also both former British colonies, sharing much history and common endeavour.
In the late 19th century they contemplated political union. While this did not eventuate, they continue to have much in common, including in culture, institutions and values. And the two countries are close geographically — Sydney being closer to Auckland than Perth.
ER  -