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This area of the site provides information about some of the key policies that the Department administers. 
 
Please note, however, that some of the content relates to policies formerly administered by the Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources, and is now in the process of being updated.
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Australian Industry Participation (AIP)
The objective is to maximise opportunities for Australian industry to participate in major investment projects and global supply markets in line with the Australian Industry Participation (AIP) National Framework.
Australian Industry Participation (AIP) Plan Guide for the EPBS
The objective of AIP Plans is to demonstrate how project proponents intend to provide full, fair and reasonable opportunity to Australian industry to participate in all aspects of their projects.
Australian Industry Participation National Framework
The AIP National Framework encourages Australian, State and Territory governments to adopt a consistent national approach to maximising Australian industry participation in investment projects, in Australia and overseas.
Australia's Standards and Conformance Infrastructure
Provides information about Australia's standards and conformance infrastructure and links to bodies involved.
Business Cost Calculator, Regulatory Performance Indicators and Regulatory Plans
This page contains information about the transfer of the Business Cost Calculator, Regulatory Performance Indicators and Regulatory Plans to the Office of Best Practice Regulation (OBPR), and provides a link to the OBPR website.
Franchising Code of Conduct
Background information and links to the Franchising Code of Conduct.
Motor Vehicle Insurance and Repair Industry Code of Conduct
This page contains the Code of Conduct for the Motor Vehicle Insurance and Repair Industry commencing 1 September 2006.
Retail Tenancy
On 27 August 2008, the Commonwealth Government responded to the Productivity Commission Inquiry: The Market for Retail Tenancy Leases in Australia.
Small Business Regulation Reform
Provides links to small business regulation issues.
Trade - Technical and Regulatory Barriers
Information about technical and regulatory barriers to trade and the measures being taken to overcome these.