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The Australian Competition Policy Research Alliance

Providing a unique research and consulting centre, ACPRA brings together local, national and international researchers, and leading experts from the public and private sectors. Through research, public forums and seminars, and commercial consulting, ACPRA consolidates the region’s expertise and resources into a unique hub. The focus is on applied outcomes and debate on how to redefine and improve the policy and regulatory environment, including the underlying culture and practices of regulatory bodies, agencies and departments.

ACPRA IN ACTION

Education, health, planning and development strongly influence both national and regional economies. These issues top ACPRA’s initial agenda. With a focus on the role of government regulation of these industries, ACPRA will:

Identify inefficiencies from duplication and complexity of regulatory structures and processes at all levels of government.
Examine the temporal and practical relevance of regulatory and legislative instruments.
Measure the impact of inefficiencies on productivity, business efficiency and service provision.
Propose alternative policies to streamline regulation, and promote economic growth and improved service delivery.

ACPRA is seeking to build partnerships with organisations that foster and act on a commitment to improving not only their organisation, but the communities in which they operate.

"Working with local and global industries to develop innovative solutions for shared challenges is a key driver in the University of Newcastle's research success. Over more than 40 years, the University has provided corporate partners with independent expert advice and solutions. ACPRA is another example of the Universiity working with the region to share expertise and develop a shared way forward."

Professor Barney Glover, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) and Chair, ACPRA.

THE ACPRA OPPORTUNITY

Be part of the change

ACPRA is inviting partners to join this exciting initiative and be part of shaping the economic and social future of regional and metropolitan communities.

Initiated by Hunter business leader, Jeff McCloy, and the University of Newcastle, ACPRA offers a forum to examine and influence the impact of government policy on the economy and society in regional, state and national contexts. It will strengthen the Hunter's capacity to put forward alternative policy options and frameworks which promote successful economic and social results for our community.

Businesses can be part of ACPRA through one of three membership opportunities:

ACPRA Foundation Members will have the opportunity to:

Propose research subjects for consideration of the Academic Panel
Propose candidates for ACPRA’s ‘Industry Researcher in Residence’ program
Provide direct input into research in relevant disciplinary areas
Provide guest lectures for ACPRA seminars and forums
Receive acknowledgement for contribution in academic publications
Receive five guest invitations to all ACPRA educational seminars and forums
Receive five guest invitations to all ACPRA networking events
Receive branding on all ACPRA commercial and promotional materials

ACPRA Foundation Members contribute a minimum of $100,000 per year for an initial two year period.

ACPRA Sponsors will have the opportunity to:

Propose research subjects for the consideration of the Academic Panel
Provide input into research in relevant disciplinary areas
Receive acknowledgment for contribution in academic publications
Receive three guest invitations to all ACPRA educational seminars and forums
Receive three guest invitations to all ACPRA networking events

ACPRA Sponsors contribute a minimum of $50,000 per year for an initial two year period.

ACPRA Subscribers will have the opportunity to:

Provide input into research in relevant disciplinary areas
Receive two guest invitations to all ACPRA educational seminars and forums
Receive two guest invitations to all ACPRA networking events

ACPRA Subscribers contribute a minimum of $25,000 per year for an initial two year period.

Note: The University of Newcastle (ABN 15 736 576 735) is registered as a deductible gift recipient (DGR) under Subdivision 30-BA of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 and is endorsed by the Australian Tax Office as an income exempt charity (ITEC). Donations to the University of Newcastle may be eligible deductions for income tax purposes under Division 30 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.

Supporters' Form

Download the ACPRA supporters' form here.

ACPRA’s OPERATIONS

ACPRA has been established as a unit of the Research Division of the University of Newcastle. ACPRA’s key managerial personnel are:

Professor Barney Glover, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), Chair, ACPRA
Professor Scott Holmes, Dean of Graduate Studies, Professor of Accounting, Convenor, ACPRA.

All research undertaken by ACPRA will be directed by a panel of senior University of Newcastle academics and the Chair and Convenor of ACPRA, including:

Dr Brent Jenkins, Chief Executive Officer, The University of Newcastle Research Associates (TUNRA)
Dr Kerry London, Associate Professor, School of Architecture and Built Environment
Professor Pauline McGuirk, Associate Professor, School of Environmental and Life Sciences
Professor Stephen Nicholas, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Faculty of Business and Law
Professor Michael Ostwald, Dean of Architecture, School of Architecture and Built Environment
Dr Jim Psaros, Associate Professor, Corporate Governance, School of Business and Management
Associate Professor Martin Watts, Head, School of Economics, Politics and Tourism

The work of ACPRA will be strengthened by collaboration with existing University Research Centres such as:

The Centre for Interdisciplinary Built Environment Research

The Centre for Urban and Regional Studies

The Institute for Organisational and Institutional Performance

ACPRA Launches Housing Affordability Discussion Paper

The report, Housing Affordability in Australia: A Supply-Side Analysis, is the result of a comprehensive review of a range of regulatory and other factors impacting housing affordability in Australia, in particular in NSW.

The report makes a number of key recommendations and highlights the importance of improving the supply-side of the housing market in order to meet the current housing supply shortfall and address the affordability crisis.

A copy of the report may be downloaded here or please contact luke.sheehan@newcastle.edu.au and a copy of the report will be posted to you.

Further Information

For further information on how your business can become involved with ACPRA, please contact Professor Scott Holmes, Convenor, ACPRA on 02 4921 8604 or email scott.holmes@newcastle.edu.au You may download the full ACPRA prospectus 2007/8 here.