Fed: Govt rejects PC plan to open shipping to more competition

AAP General News (Australia)
08-04-2006
Fed: Govt rejects PC plan to open shipping to more competition

The government's rejected a Productivity Commission plan .. to boost competition in
the shipping industry.

But Treasurer PETER COSTELLO and Transport Minister WARREN TRUSS have agreed to make
minor changes to the legislation.

It follows the commission's report last year .. arguing shipping and cargo companies
should be exposed to more competition .. including greater oversight by the nation's competition
watchdog.

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KEYWORD: SHIPPING (CANBERRA)

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