National Competition Policy, Regulatory Reform & Australian Federalism

摘要: Changes are afoot in Australia's federal arrangements concerning competition policy. While many of the proposals to enlarge Commonwealth's sphere influence played out media, other shifts more subtle. This article examines one those areas change. It looks at National Competition Policy and particular, its regulatory reform components. argues that approach adopted 1995 agreement, which was characterised by broad principles, meticulous monitoring substantial financial carrots, has provided Commonwealth with a useful tool for effectively intervening have been until now, matters state responsibility.