More bark, more bite for a hungry watchdog

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The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission will receive funding of A$73 million in 2001 to 2002, from A$57 million in 1999 to 2000. The most significant element of the increased funding is the creation of a litigation reserve fund, beginning at A$10 million.

Author: Skeffington, Robert
Independent regulatory commissions

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Under the pump

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The financial and management performance of the print group and publisher PMP is discussed. The company's share price and profits are examined and moves by Publishing & Broadcasting and IPMG to acquire PMP are discussed.

Author: Skeffington, Robert
Publishing industry, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Publishing and Broadcasting Ltd., Independent Print Media Group, PMP Corp.

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Time to reform the RBA

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Issues are presented concerning the influence of the Reserve Bank of Australia in the control of monetary policy. The transfer of monetary policy decision making to a specialist board of experts is discussed.

Author: Skeffington, Robert
Management, Column, Economic policy, Monetary policy, Reserve Bank of Australia

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