5 October 2005

Release of the Productivity Commission's Inquiry Report on Part X of the Trade Practices Act 1974 : International Liner Cargo Shipping

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, the Hon Chris Pearce MP, today announced the release of the Productivity Commission's inquiry report on Part X of the Trade Practices Act 1974 : International Cargo Liner Shipping.

The Australian Government is working through each of the Commission's recommendations and will provide a considered response in due course.

Copies of this report are available on the Productivity Commission's website (www.pc.gov.au).

MELBOURNE
5 October 2005

Contact: Andrew Conway (03) 9887 3890