The Review of Australia's General Tariff Arrangements has concluded. The inquiry report was released by the Commonwealth Government on 19 December 2000. About the inquiry The Assistant Treasurer referred Australia s General Tariff Arrangements to the Commission for inquiry and report by 22 July 2000.
Further information is available in the detailed terms of reference .
The central issue was the scope for a post-2000 reduction in the general tariff, covering only rates of 5 per cent or less, and excluding the PMV and TCF sectors. Submissions and transcripts Submissions and transcripts of proceedings from the public hearings are available on this site. It is preferable, but not necessary, to make an appointment. Requests should be addressed to the appropriate State Reference Library. Please remember that librarians need advance notice, and that a maximum of five submissions can be viewed at one time.