CMA: Industry Issues Research

Summary

This CMA is for the Annual Program of MLA-commissioned issues research and analysis to assist peak industry councils (PICs) in policy development. It will undertake policy analysis with RMAC and PICs to identify major/long term/blue sky policy issues that require research to assist PICS with future policy development.

• Analyse existing policy research projects to identify knowledge gaps and those projects requiring review to enable their current use by PICs.

• Monitor industry issues to identify initiatives requiring policy research.

• Ensure best practice in relation to commissioning and managing the policy research portfolio.

• Commission and manage research consultants to ensure adoption and usage of existing projects.

• Commission, manage and provide quality policy research on emerging issues to PICs on an as needs basis in a timely fashion.