Strengthening trans-Tasman economic relations: Joint scoping study by the Australian and New Zealand Productivity Commissions released | Prime Minister of Australia

Prime Ministers Julia Gillard and John Key today released the joint scoping study by the Australian and New Zealand Productivity Commissions identifying possible options for further reforms that would boost productivity, improve competitiveness and drive deeper economic integration between Australia and New Zealand. The Prime Ministers agreed to the joint scoping study in January 2012 for consideration at their 2013 Leaders' meeting, which will mark the 30th anniversary of the Australia New Zealand Closer Economic Relations Trade Agreement. Prime Minister Key also recognised that this study into shaping the future of trans-Tasman economic relations comes as both countries prepare in 2013 to mark the 30thanniversary of the signing of the Closer Economic Relations agreement.

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