This paper was released to assist participants in preparing a submission to the public inquiry into Human Services. It outlines a range of issues about which the Commission seeks information. Background to the inquiry The Competition Policy Review recommended that governments should, wherever possible, put user choice at the heart of human services delivery as...

The Four Year Plan is intended to be read in conjunction with our refreshed Strategic Intentions. The refreshed Strategic Intentions were endorsed by the Prime Minister and our Portfolio Ministers, and published in October 2015. Refer to Annex four for a copy which sets out: Our high level strategic direction for the next four years...

There isn’t another country in the world where the supermarket industry is so concentrated. This level of market concentration is ultimately bad for competition and for consumers. Australia needs: A mandatory industry code of conduct that covers the entire supply chain, from supermarkets through to processors and producers Tough new laws to allow the competition...

Small and medium businesses are driving jobs growth in Australia and must continue to do so. That is why last year, we announced: A 1.5 percentage point tax cut for incorporated small businesses with a turnover of less than $2 million per year; A 5% tax discount for unincorporated small businesses; Immediate tax deductions for...

Labor will ensure a more even playing field for private litigants, so that small businesses and their industry representatives can better use existing legislation to prove the abuse of competition under Part IV of the Competition and Consumer Act. Allowing judges in Federal Court to waive liability of adverse costs, private litigants under Part IV...