In brief - Several deregulation priorities at risk of not being
achieved
The Reform Council of the Council of Australian Governments
(COAG) has reported that the deregulation priorities at risk of not
being achieved according to schedule include OH&S, national
trade licensing, regulation of chemicals and plastics, mine safety
and directors' liability, as well as a number of other
reforms.
COAG Reform Council presents report on progress towards
deregulation
On 3 February 2012, the COAG Reform Council presented its third
annual report to the Prime Minister on the National Partnership
Agreement to Deliver a Seamless National Economy.
Twenty seven deregulation priorities and 17 areas of competition
reform are provided for in the National Partnership Agreement.
Facilitation and reward funding is to be paid to the states and
territories by reference to certain criteria linked to the
achievement of the 27 deregulation priorities.
