The new consumer policy framework agreed to on 2 October 2008 by the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) draws on the Productivity Commission's (PC) 2007‑2008 Review of Australia's Consumer Policy Framework.
In conducting the review, the PC consulted widely with public and industry stakeholders, and in doing so received many views on the potential for regulation.
View the PC's Final Report on the Productivity Commission's website.