Across Australia, businesses struggle against ever-increasing regulation that kills productivity and efficiency.

Government is poorly informed, poorly coordinated and conducts inadequate assessments on regulatory impacts.

Regulatory reform is long overdue. 

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Financial Markets Reform  National Uniformity

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Media Releases

• 07 May 10 MIT review a win for industry ICMD
• 01 Mar 10 Certainty needed for Victoria’s planning system VIC
• 25 Feb 10 Property Council welcomes sensible approach to heritage SA
• 19 Feb 10 Property Council welcomes action by decisive Fair Trading Minister QLD
• 11 Feb 10 Managed Investment Trust reforms boost investment ICMD
• 28 Jan 10 NSW Planning Report Card Revealed NSW
• 28 Jan 10 Strata title renewal essential for Sydney’s growth NSW
• 19 Nov 09 All systems go for property trust 'top hatting' restructures NAT
• 19 Nov 09 Western Sydney jobs ignored in Committee Report NSW
• 18 Nov 09 Planning reforms will drive systemic improvement in WA WA
• 13 Nov 09 New koala laws difficult to 'Bear' QLD
• 28 Oct 09 Industry welcomes Commonwealth property management guidelines ACT
• 24 Feb 09 Stimulus fast track plan needs to be extended ACT
• 19 Feb 09 Amendments do not go far enough VIC
• 05 Feb 09 Property Council calls for Victorian Planning Authority VIC
• 24 Jan 09 Property liquidity fund strongly endorsed NAT
• 29 Oct 08 Planning shake-up welcome in tough economic times NSW
• 09 Oct 08 PCA applauds Sunday trading decision in Bunbury WA
• 03 Sep 08 Property Council calls for Independent Land Monitoring Authority QLD
• 08 Aug 08 Deregulation of Bunbury trading hours applauded WA
• 26 Jun 08 Community side-tracked from CTC consultation ACT
• 14 Jun 08 Bunbury leads Perth in trading hour deregulation WA
• 10 Jun 08 Planning review reforms greatest in 2 decades SA
• 05 Jun 08 Planning reforms on target to build a better SA SA
• 27 May 08 Data centre to drive ACT economic diversity ACT
• 15 May 08 Final planning laws good news for everybody NSW
• 09 May 08 Industry welcomes new planning codes NSW
• 07 May 08 Planning investment welcome: More can be done VIC
• 01 May 08 Property Council calls for investment support NSW
• 30 Apr 08 Initiatives for Canberra - PCA releases new paper ACT
• 29 Apr 08 Economic diversity the key to Territory's future ACT
• 15 Apr 08 Making planning transparent NSW
• 11 Apr 08 No more pork pies please LGSA NSW
• 03 Apr 08 Better, faster, smarter system NSW
• 03 Apr 08 Sartor unveils planning reform legislation NSW
• 02 Apr 08 ACT Crown leasehold system undermined ACT
• 02 Apr 08 Fire & Emergency Services Levy review ACT
• 31 Mar 08 New ACT planning system introduces big costs ACT
• 15 Jan 08 Solutions to unclog planning system NSW
• 18 Dec 07 Councils cry poor, but have unspent levies NSW
• 14 Dec 07 Strategic Projects Facilitation Group takes right step ACT
• 29 Nov 07 Major step toward planning reform welcomed NSW
• 27 Nov 07 Planning reforms a big step in cutting red tape NSW
• 21 Nov 07 Property Council confirms support for A10 zoning ACT
• 15 Nov 07 Braddon commercial planning study welcomed ACT
• 06 Nov 07 Big win for NSW on small bars NSW
• 16 Oct 07 Small bars among big plans for vibrant city NSW
• 27 Sep 07 Small bars are not small beer NSW
• 23 Aug 07 Planning reform welcome but "use" control is not ACT
• 16 Aug 07 Speed & flexibility needed in Gov't land delivery ACT
• 06 Aug 07 'Now or never' time for NSW planning overhaul NSW
• 14 Jun 07 Allegations show real need for DA reform QLD
• 08 Jun 07 Planning reform must be funded in the Budget TAS
• 11 May 07 Opposition reform will boost global competitiveness NAT
• 15 Aug 06 Simplifying regulation makes sense NAT
• 07 Jun 06 Property sector bombarded by $69M Budget ACT
• 02 Jun 06 Elimination of validation processes welcomed ACT
• 18 Apr 06 Exemptions to third party appeals welcome ACT
• 20 Dec 05 ACTPLA funds to reduce red tape ACT
• 05 Dec 05 Progress on short term planning reform ACT
• 10 Nov 05 ACT Gov't structures and spending review ACT
• 04 Oct 05 Elimination of validation processes for DAs ACT
• 02 Aug 05 No excuses for worsening DA RDC
• 26 Jul 05 Research confirms car park levy a dud VIC
• 11 Jul 05 Red tape review welcome TAS
• 27 May 05 Planning reform: Delivering on the promise ACT
• 10 May 05 PCA Budget brief 2005-06 NAT
• 03 May 05 Planning reform essential for Canberra ACT
• 28 Apr 05 Action! A new agenda for FM NAT
• 20 Apr 05 ACT Gov't response to PCA call to cutting red tape ACT
• 12 Apr 05 Planning reform needed for the whole of Civic ACT
• 15 Mar 05 Heritage register overhaul delivers QLD
• 03 Feb 05 New PCA president: Tax, planning, infrastructure NSW
• 18 Aug 04 Passing of Heritage Bill a relief ACT
• 23 Jun 04 New Design and Policy Guidelines welcomed ACT
• 04 May 04 Budget 2004/05 : Impacts for property industry ACT
• 24 Feb 04 Report finds govt debt best for economic health QLD
• 17 Nov 02 State and territory planning ministers' conference ACT
• 31 Oct 02 Retail leases bill change won't harm small business VIC
• 22 Oct 02 Doyle assures Retail Leases Bill won't be rushed VIC
• 09 Oct 02 New insurance legislation essential VIC
• 06 Sep 02 Development of multi-storey code welcomed VIC
• 04 Sep 02 Business sector needs better insurance reforms VIC
• 30 Aug 02 Guidelines to benefit the state QLD
• 09 Aug 02 Break down the wall QLD
• 15 Jun 02 Public liability insurance work continues QLD
• 02 Jun 02 City owners face disproportionate rate increase QLD
• 16 May 02 WA Gov't Budget: Bitter pill for property investment WA
• 15 May 02 CBD parking a confusing issue QLD
• 17 Apr 02 Reforms do not go far enough VIC
• 17 Apr 02 State Gov't must act on Builders Indemnity crisis SA
• 15 Apr 02 PCA hits back at public liability insurance hikes QLD
• 01 Mar 02 Public liability update QLD
• 01 Mar 02 Review should follow windfall gain QLD
• 01 Feb 02 Band-aid measures just not enough QLD
• 01 Feb 02 Time to focus on valuation legislation QLD
• 15 Dec 01 One bill rates scheme tested QLD
• 28 Nov 01 PCA warns of third party appeals cost WA
• 15 Nov 01 Ignorance key driver in insurance hikes QLD
• 15 Nov 01 More protection proposed under Body Corporate Act QLD
• 15 Nov 01 Poorly made applications require more attention QLD
• 15 Oct 01 CBD business hit hard by parking space decline QLD
• 15 Sep 01 Enclosed places to become smoke-free QLD
• 15 Sep 01 Privacy Act hits big business QLD
• 14 Sep 01 Commercial property - A nation of investors NAT
• 01 Sep 01 New strategy to power through weighty gov't regulations QLD
• 01 Sep 01 Streamlining of Planning Act QLD
• 07 Aug 01 Gov't bill fails to ensure speedy resolution of appeals WA
• 02 Jul 01 Airspace laws impact on developments QLD
• 02 Jul 01 Alternative sought for UCVs QLD
• 16 Jun 01 State Budget a mixed bag QLD
• 01 Jun 01 Investigations into UCVs continues QLD
• 01 Jun 01 Reforms needed to boost economy QLD
• 30 May 01 New position to direct PCA restructure QLD
• 22 May 01 PCA welcomes Gov't’s pre-election Budget NAT
• 01 May 01 Pressure builds for UCV reform QLD
• 18 Apr 01 Remove regulatory weight from property industry WA
• 16 Apr 01 Explain development application fees! QLD
• 01 Mar 01 National development assessment definitions QLD
• 28 Feb 01 Mixed response to going concern draft ruling NAT
• 03 Nov 00 Proposed accounting standard threatens profits WA
• 22 May 00 Devlopm't control and planning moves into the C21st SA

Submissions

• 01 Apr 10 Codification of Change of Use Charge ACT
• 30 Mar 10 Productivity Commission study – Bilateral and regional trade ... NAT
• 09 Mar 10 Managed Investment Scheme product disclosure submission NAT
• 19 Feb 10 ASIC consultation paper 126: Facilitating debt raising NAT
• 18 Feb 10 Planning and Environment Act Review – will it really modernise ... VIC
• 01 Feb 10 Federal Pre-Budget Submission 2010-11 NAT
• 01 Feb 10 Pre-Budget Submission 2010: Increase Liquidity NAT
• 01 Feb 10 Pre-Budget Submission 2010: Introduce More Reform NAT
• 01 Feb 10 Pre-Budget Submission 2010: Modernise Investment Management Rules NAT
• 01 Feb 10 Pre-Budget Submission 2010: Slash Red Tape NAT
• 17 Dec 09 Support for Development Expert Panels in WA WA
• 27 Nov 09 Planning and development bill 2009 ACT
• 23 Nov 09 Draft Queensland Planning Provisions SCCA
• 16 Nov 09 Property Council 2010 – 2011 Pre-Budget submission ACT
• 11 Nov 09 The future of the Bays Precinct NSW
• 05 Nov 09 Retail and Commercial Leases Regulations 1995 - Review of ... SA
• 03 Sep 09 Proposed amendments to the Land Sales Act 1984 QLD
• 02 Sep 09 IASB Exposure Draft: Fair Value Measurement NAT
• 31 Jul 09 Community Title Reform in WA WA
• 29 Jul 09 IASB Exposure Draft: Income Tax NAT
• 17 Jul 09 IASB/FASB discussion paper DP/2009/1 Project: Leases NAT
• 10 Jul 09 Building Heights and Volumetric Controls NT
• 23 Jun 09 AASB Leases submission - preliminary views NAT
• 14 Jun 09 Kick start NSW pre budget submission NSW
• 03 Jun 09 Strangling design excellence with red tape NSW
• 02 Jun 09 Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Amendment Bill 2009 NSW
• 13 Feb 09 PSLA 2529 - Time limit on recovery by the Commissioner NAT
• 02 Feb 09 TOFA: Taxation of Financial Arrangements Bill 2008 NAT
• 23 Jan 09 Exposure Draft of Proposed Amendments to International Financial ... NAT
• 19 Jan 09 Federal pre-budget submission: 2009 - 2010 NAT
• 19 Jan 09 Pre-Budget '09: Financial Markets Reform NAT
• 19 Jan 09 Pre-Budget '09: National Uniformity NAT
• 19 Dec 08 Tax arrangements applying to Managed Investment Trusts NAT
• 25 Nov 08 Precinct structure planning guidelines submission VIC
• 21 Oct 08 Senate Economics Committee: Unconscionable conduct inquiry SCCA
• 29 Sep 08 ASIC: Unlisted property schemes disclosure for retail investors NAT
• 16 Jul 08 Codes for housing and commercial building excemptions NSW
• 28 Apr 08 Kew Junction Structure Plan VIC
• 29 Feb 08 Submission on changes to the heritage overlay VIC
• 11 Feb 08 Better, Faster, Smarter: Discussion Paper on Improving NSW Planning ... NSW
• 30 Jan 08 Improving the NSW Planning System NSW
• 10 Dec 07 Planning Reform Project: Draft Territory Plan Restructure ACT
• 09 Nov 07 Red Tape Reduction Opportunities NSW
• 01 Nov 07 EPA Victoria to impose another reporting requirement VIC
• 17 Oct 07 ACT Heritage Guidelines 2007 ACT
• 15 Oct 07 Making Investment in Heritage Buildings More Attractive NSW
• 12 Oct 07 Property Council 2008-09 Pre-Budget Submission ACT
• 08 Oct 07 Liquor Amendment (Small Bars) Bill: Submission NSW
• 20 Sep 07 Reform of Shop Trading Hours in NSW NSW
• 18 Sep 07 Planning System Reform Project: Planning & Development Regulation ... ACT
• 14 Sep 07 Second tranche of AML/CTF reform NAT
• 22 Aug 07 New Comprehensive LEP for the City of Sydney NSW
• 13 Aug 07 Submission on Planning & Environment Inquiry into ACTION Buses ACT
• 07 Aug 07 Property Council Support for Qld Heritage & Other Legislation Bill ... QLD
• 16 May 07 Regulatory Impact Statement for Aboriginal Heritage Regulations VIC
• 28 Feb 07 Improving Aust'n property funds managem't industry NAT
• 27 Feb 07 Reporting Discontinued Operations NAT
• 26 Sep 06 Borrowing costs amendment package NAT
• 23 Sep 06 Proposed amendments to IAS 32 NAT
• 22 Sep 06 Proposed amendments to AASB 132 debt-equity NAT
• 29 Aug 06 Response to IPART Draft Report Into Business Regulation NSW
• 05 Apr 06 Body corporate review VIC
• 03 Mar 06 Cutting business red tape NSW
• 21 Nov 05 Improving the Quality of Land Valuations in NSW NSW
• 29 Jun 05 RIS 2005-01 Proposal For Class 5-9 Buildings NAT
• 17 Jun 05 Strata Title 'Sinking Funds' Requirement NSW
• 04 May 05 Sydney CBD: Securing the commercial future NSW
• 25 Feb 05 VIC Pre-Budget Submission 2005-06 VIC
• 14 Nov 03 Costs in Class 1 Proceedings - 'Exceptional Circumstances' NSW
• 22 Aug 03 Regulation Review - Local Development Taskforce NSW
• 01 Aug 03 Corporate Reconstruction NSW
• 30 Jun 03 Living in Strata Developments in 2003 NSW
• 01 May 03 Efficient, Certain, Equitable and Simple NSW
• 06 Dec 02 Commercial Tenancy (Retail Shops) Review NAT
• 01 Aug 02 Taking the Devil out of Development NSW
• 13 May 02 Public Liability Insurance and Professional Indemnity Insurance NAT
• 01 May 02 Economic Regulator of the Victorian Water Industry VIC
• 01 Oct 01 Property, Stock and Business Agents Act 1941 NSW