Fed:Labor plans to reduce the regulatory burden on businesses

From: AAP General News (Australia) | Date: April 17, 2007 | Copyright information

AAP General News (Australia)
04-17-2007
Fed:Labor plans to reduce the regulatory burden on businesses
BUSINESS FACTBOX

Labor's seven-point plan to reduce the regulatory burden on Australian businesses:



- Harmonise key regulations imposed on businesses operating across jurisdictions within
five years of coming to office. This includes occupational health and safety (OH&S) regulation,
administration of payroll tax, building codes, and trades and professional body recognition.



- Make federal and state governments accountable. Commission the Productivity Commission
through the COAG ...

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