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Can Lower-Emission Cotton Pay? Farm economics and carbon at the Australian Cotton Conference 2026
Explore the economics of lower-emission cotton, including fertiliser efficiency, carbon prices, farm profitability and emissions reduction.
Economic evidence on rideshare platform rules | Uber
Frontier Economics was engaged by Ashurst Perkins Coie Australia, legal representatives for Uber, to assess two linked economic questions and provide expert...
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Amazon Web Services | Electricity cost recovery from data centres
Read our case study on how we analysed the impact of new data centre connections and electricity demand in Australia and New Zealand.
Can Lower-Emission Cotton Pay? Farm economics and carbon at the Australian Cotton Conference 2026
Explore the economics of lower-emission cotton, including fertiliser efficiency, carbon prices, farm profitability and emissions reduction.
Economic evidence on rideshare platform rules | Uber
Frontier Economics was engaged by Ashurst Perkins Coie Australia, legal representatives for Uber, to assess two linked economic questions and provide expert...
Beyond Silos (Melbourne): Unlocking integrated outcomes across Waste, Water, Energy and Transport
On 14 October 2026, Frontier Economics & Sphere Infrastructure invited leaders from industry and government to explore how waste, wastewater, energy, transport...
Beyond Silos: A Coordinated Path to Investment
Frontier Economics explores the barriers to integrated infrastructure planning in Australia across waste, water, energy and transport, and the actions needed to...
WWF-Australia | Quantifying the Financial Risk of Native Forest Wood Supply Agreements
Read our case study on how we helped WWF-Australia assess the financial risks of extending North Coast native forest Wood Supply Agreements beyond 2028.
Economics in Australia’s new mandatory merger clearance regime
Explore how Australia’s new merger control regime is changing transaction planning, ACCC engagement and the role of economic analysis.
The Basin Plan holds water only if environmental outcomes are delivered effectively
We explore our independent economic analysis for Murray River Council and Greater Shepparton City Council on environmental water management and the...
Water Sector Reform and Resilience: Insights from the UK's Cunliffe Review and Implications for Australia
On 19 August 2026, Frontier Economics Asia Pacific hosted leading UK water regulatory economist Annabelle Ong to explore the impacts of the Cunliffe Review, how...
Preparing an effective Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS)
We share our insights on avoiding common pitfalls in preparing Regulatory Impact Statements, and best practices for a successful submission.
Beyond Silos: Unlocking integrated outcomes across Waste, Water, Energy and Transport
On 10 June 2026, Frontier Economics & Sphere Infrastructure invited leaders from industry and government to explore how waste, wastewater, energy, transport and...
A mobile blackspot? What declining revenues mean for investment in mobile networks
We unpack the challenges of the next wave of mobile services investment in Australia including declining revenues, sustained competition, service...
Herald Sun: ‘It will happen’: SA price spike triggers catastrophic blackout warning
Our Managing Director Danny Price provides his commentary to media on South Australia’s recent electricity price surge.
Climbers Push Back on Arapiles Bans, Citing Economic Ruin - Vertical Life Magazine
Vertical Life Magazine covers our report for Climbing Victoria on the Government’s climbing bans at Mt Arapiles, reviewing the Regional Economic Impacts...
Using data to address optimism bias in industrial electricity forecasts
We were asked by the Australian and South Australian governments to explore ways to improve the forecasting of industrial demand for electricity, particularly...
AER Releases Expert Report to Shape 2026 Rate of Return Review
Expert insights from the AER’s Eligible Experts’ Report on the 2026 Rate of Return Review, focusing on efficient energy network investment and long-term...
Are ESG ratings consistent, reliable and meaningful indicators for investors? | Sustainable Finance Series
We take an economic lens to the question: How much confidence can investors place in ESG ratings, and is there a better approach?
Byron Bay short-term rental accommodation cap evaluation | Airbnb
View our case study on how we evaluated the effectiveness of the Byron Bay short-term rental accommodation cap for Airbnb.
Dinesh Kumareswaran Appointed to AER Panel for 2026 Rate of Return Review
Dinesh Kumareswaran has been appointed to the AER’s panel of Eligible Experts for the 2026 Rate of Return Review, providing independent advice on energy network...
Valuation of Structured Notes
View our case study on how we helped a financial advisory and restructuring firm value a number of exotic structured notes.
Supporting Alpine Resorts Victoria’s Climate Change Adaptation Strategy
Frontier Economics supported Alpine Resorts Victoria’s Climate Change Adaptation Strategy by assessing the costs and benefits of climate adaptation options...
Insights from the Cunliffe Review: Lessons for Water Regulation
Frontier Economics Europe examines the Cunliffe review of the UK water sector, highlighting regulatory reform insights and lessons for the Australian water...
Unlocking the Economic Value of Water Conservation in New Zealand
Frontier Economics will present new insights at IWA ASPIRE 2025 on valuing the economic, social and environmental benefits of water conservation in long-term...
Understanding How to Fund Climate Investment in Melbourne’s Water Sector
We are working with Water Sensitive Cities to examine funding challenges for climate-related investment in Greater Melbourne’s water sector, informed by...
Strengthening Rural Road Resilience with the Updated Lifeline Risk Indicator Tool
Frontier Economics’ Ben Mason will present the updated Lifeline Risk Indicator Tool at REAAA 2025, showcasing how it helps prioritise rural road investments to...
Independent Economic Review of the RBA’s Merchant Payment Costs Consultation
Frontier Economics provided an independent economic review of the RBA’s consultation on merchant payment costs, assessing proposed changes to surcharging and...
ABC Brisbane Interview: Australia's soaring electricity prices and a failing energy market
Danny Price spoke with Steve Austin at ABC Brisbane where he was asked the uncomfortable questions behind Australia’s soaring electricity prices, and about his...
Economic Evidence Supporting the Great Koala National Park
We provided independent economic analysis for WWF-Australia which has support the creation of the Great Koala National Park by the NSW government, informing a...
AFR Op-Ed: The stark lessons from ACCC approving Origin Energy’s $18.7b buyout
Danny Price's op-ed on the failed takeover bid for Origin Energy, and the warning it served for what happens when groupthink infects our institutions.
Share price now at $13+? The economics behind Brookfield and EIG’s failed Origin Energy takeover
We unpack our financial economics work on behalf of AustralianSuper, in Brookfield and EIG's failed take over bid for Origin Energy in 2023.
The road ahead: Reforming how we pay for transport in Australia
Our economist Anna Wilson joined ABC Radio Perth to discuss the challenges and opportunities of introducing road user charges as fuel excise falls.
Adapting to uncertainty | The economics of climate resilience in energy
Our economist Alexandra Humphrey Cifuentes shared insights on valuing the economic, social and environmental impacts of climate resilience in the electricity...
Wasted talent - allocative efficiency in the construction industry
We take a look at the concept of allocative efficiency in the workforce and potential productivity impacts in the construction industry.
Value capture: Good in theory, difficult in practice
Economist Ben Mason spoke to the Herald Sun about the practical challenges of using value capture to fund infrastructure, with the Suburban Rail Loop...
Building a better workplace: Improving culture in the construction sector
We assisted the Culture in Construction Taskforce to evaluate the pilot projects on the implementation of the Culture Standard.
An enduring value: Economic benefits of Basin salinity management
We assessed the economic benefits of salinity management for the Murray-Darling Basin Authority, finding annual gains of $126m and a 30-year value of $1.6b.
The king is dead? Long live the king | The future of cash
We looked at the role of cash in Australia’s future and explored the implications on a public policy response for the cash services sector.
Avoiding investment regret: Economic tools for flood and coastal resilience
Our economists support APAC governments and water sector leaders in evaluating flood and coastal protection, using advanced economic tools to capture both the...
ACCC reviews NBN Co’s replacement module application for 2026–2029
We assisted NBN Co with expert reports on competition and WACC to support its regulatory submission, now under ACCC consultation ahead of the 2026 regulatory...
Making cents of it: The benefits of improving the financial literacy of Australian children
Youth financial literacy educator Kids Get Money, engaged us to evaluate the benefits of improved childhood financial literacy.
The economics of managing feral horses in Kosciuszko National Park
Our analysis showed that reducing wild horse numbers could deliver up to $50 million a year in benefits, and today’s ecological recovery highlights the value of...
Cleanaway and Citywide Waste: Economic modelling supports ACCC clearance
Our economists supported Cleanaway and Citywide Waste’s clearance application with economic modelling that showed competition would remain strong...
Austroads | Opportunities to Increase Freight and Supply Chain Resilience
View our case study on how we helped Austroads update their digital Lifeline Risk Indicator Tool
Economics to support a Climate Change Adaptation Strategy | Alpine Resorts Victoria
View our case study on how we assisted Nation Partners to provide an economic lens to their development of Alpine Reports Victoria's 10-year Climate Change...
Assessment of Coalition gas policy proposals
This report summarises the Coalition's suite of gas supply and pricing proposals and provides an independent assessment of the immediate effects on any new gas...
Flood resilient schools | Government Education Department
View our case study on how we helped a Government Department of Education quantify costs to build flood resilient schools.
Under the hood: The untold environmental impact of EVs (electric vehicles)
Our special series on the broader impacts of EVs (electric vehicles) beyond just the life cycle carbon emissions.
Great Artesian Basin: Economic output triples since 2016 assessment
We contributed to the independent review of the Great Artesian Basin, finding groundwater-dependent sectors now generate $33.2 billion annually, alongside $1.6...
WWF-Australia | Forestry transition and regional employment
View our case study on how we helped WWF-Australia to analyse the forestry transition and regional employment.
VAGO report highlights $11.66 billion rise in Victorian major project costs
We unpack VAGO’s findings on transparency, scope changes, and cost estimation in Victoria’s infrastructure program, emphasising the need for rigorous...
Data errors by Forestry Corporation of New South Wales
Our response to reporting revealing significant data errors in Forestry Corporation of New South Wales’ (FCNSW) biomaterial reports.
A diamond in the rough: ensuring uniqueness for Market-led Proposals
What makes a Market-Led Proposal good value? We highlight key considerations for government and market participants.
The critics are wrong about Frontier's nuclear costings: Australian Financial Review (AFR) Op-Ed
Read Danny Price's Op Ed in the Australian Financial Review (AFR) in response to criticism published in regards to the analysis of nuclear energy in the NEM.
New guidelines strengthen cost–benefit analysis for water conservation in NSW
We supported DCCEEW in developing the Water Conservation Cost–Benefit Analysis Guidelines, providing a framework to assess the economic, social, and...
Improving efficiency: IPART reviews NSW biodiversity credits market
Our economists advised IPART on transaction costs and efficiency in its 2023–24 review, which found high costs and complexity continue to limit participation...
Economic analysis of including nuclear power in the NEM
This is the second independent report in this series on modelling the economics of including nuclear in Australia’s National Electricity Market (NEM).
Queensland Energy Class Action - Expert Witness
Our MD, Danny Price acted as an expert witness in the Queensland Energy Class Action, with judgment determined on Wednesday 4th December, 2024. We provide an...
Valuing the invaluable – valuing the benefits of water conservation
Water conservation brings economic, social and environmental benefits that traditional supply solutions do not capture. We explain how to value them when...
Advising on resilience: Alexandra Humphrey Cifuentes joins Ausgrid’s CARE panel
Our economist Alexandra Humphrey Cifuentes has been appointed to Ausgrid’s Climate Adaptation and Resilience Experts panel, contributing economic insights to...
Independent economic assessment of nuclear power in the National Electricity Market
The first of two independent reports, to help inform the debate about the economics of including nuclear power in the National Electricity Market (NEM).
Bigger, more efficient trucks: Coming to a road near you
Our transport economist Anna Wilson unpacks how the upcoming changes to the Heavy Vehicle National Law will mean bigger trucks but more sustainable outcomes.
Optimising renewable energy integration - Asia Clean Energy Summit 2024 Keynote
Andrew Harpham, Director & Economist at Frontier Economics, spoke at Asia Clean Energy Summit 2024 on Optimising Renewable Energy Integration
Regulation and competition in telecommunications | Chorus New Zealand
View our case study on Chorus and competitive constraints in regulation in the telecommunications industry on both sides of the Tasman.
A closer look at LULUCF and emissions targets for 2030, 2035 and beyond
We look at the growing role of the recalculated LULUCF emissions in meeting Australia’s 2030 targets, how it impacts other sectors, and more.
Supporting biodiversity and resilience: Graham Phelan joins Trust for Nature
Our economist Graham Phelan has been appointed as a Trustee of Trust for Nature, continuing his work on innovative policy and system design to conserve...
Applying economic tools to better mitigate climate risks
By applying economics to quantify climate risk and identify how best to respond to it, organisations can cut through complexity.
Developing an internal carbon price | Port Operator
View our case study on how we helped a major Port Operator develop their internal carbon price, to reach net zero emissions by 2040.
Singapore International Water Week 2024
Our presentation slides, posters and panel highlights from Singapore International Water Week 2024, on valuing water conservation, nature-based solutions and...
Pathway to zero emissions for LPG | Gas Energy Networks National Forum
View the presentation slides and full report for Gas Networks Australia and their National Forum 2024 on achieving zero emissions for LPG.
Water New Zealand's Tāwara o te Wai Podcast - Financing and Investments
We featured on the podcast series Tāwara o te Wai, on the topic of financing investment in water infrastructure, long-term financial viability and more.
Regulation of aviation services charges | Malaysian Aviation Commission
View our case study on how we helped the Malaysian Aviation Commission develop a transitional regulatory framework and aviation services charges.
The case for digital water meters | South East Water
View our case study on the business case and cost benefit analysis of installing digital water meters for South East Water.
Funding the circular economy: adding up the value of Integrated Water Management
Integrated water management (IWM) offers an opportunity to embed the circular economy into water sector operations.
Long Run Marginal Cost (LRMC) Webinar - Water Services Association of Australia
We spoke with the Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) on the importance of Long Run Marginal Cost (LRMC) to the water sector.
Expert opinion on ANZ - Suncorp bank merger | Ashurst
View our case study on how we provided expert opinion on the ANZ - Suncorp Bank merger for lawyers Ashurst.
Putting a price on nature
We provide our view on the important topic of valuing and quantifying nature - as discussed at this WEF session "Putting a price on nature".
The future of financial risk management in the National Electricity Market
As part of the ACCC's latest Electricity Market Inquiry Report, we were asked to explore the evolving contracts in this sector.
Recent media on our “Social and economic impacts of Basin Plan water recovery in Victoria 2022” report
We respond to recent references to our "Social and economic impacts of Basin Plan water recovery in Victoria 2022" report.
Public native forest logging: a large and growing taxpayer burden
We were recently examined the financial and budgetary drivers behind native forest logging (NFL) businesses in VIC, NSW and TAS.
The long road for road pricing
We unpack the many challenges to defining road pricing - including competing priorities and governance, and new technology such as EV's.
AustralianSuper rejects Brookfield and EIG bid for Origin Energy
Frontier Economics was an independent advisor to AustralianSuper, for Brookfield and EIG's Origin Energy takeover scheme. Our role was to review the assumptions...
Making economic efficiency easier for the water sector to understand
Frontier Economics was commissioned by the Water Services Association of Australia to produce a report to explain economic efficiency.
Input Methodologies and Financeability - Vector
Commissioned by Vector, watch this video by Stephen Gray on the draft Input Methodologies decision by the New Zealand Commerce Commission.
Frontier Economics' Independent Advice on QCA's Climate Change Expenditure Review
Highlights and commentary from Frontier Economics' advice included in Queensland Competition Authority's Climate Change Expenditure Review.
Regulatory financeability tests: early or late warning systems?
It is essential for Australian regulators to adopt financeability tests as standard practice, and take the results of the tests seriously.
Same but Different: Diverging Paths of Merger Reforms in Australia and the United States
Warwick Davis' view on the ACCC’s proposed merger reforms for processes and legal tests for merger clearance, and the differences in the US.
Economic Regulation: Beyond Efficiency?
Summary of Dinesh Kumareswaran of Frontier Economics’ address during the 2023 ACCC / AER regulatory conference plenary ‘Beyond efficiency?’
Water infrastructure that is efficiently & fairly funded
The case for developer charges: fair water infrastructure contributions promote better development outcomes and reduce infrastructure costs
The time to end native forest logging in NSW is now
Frontier Economics was engaged by WWF–Australia for this report "Transition support for the NSW native forest sector".
Water we doing about hydrogen?
This Frontier Economics bulletin focuses on the economics of water security in Australia’s hydrogen transition.
Response to Dr Venn, University of Queensland
Frontier Economics and the ANU respond to Dr Tyron Venn’s critique of our report comparing the value of alternative uses of native forests in Southern NSW.
WWF-Australia | Transition support for the NSW native forest sector
View our case study on how we helped WWF-Australia on their quest to end public native forest logging in NSW.
ACCC consults on NBN Co’s special access undertaking (SAU) variation proposal
The ACCC has released a consultation paper on NBN Co’s special access undertaking (SAU) variation. This follows NBN Co’s lodgement of the proposed variation in...
A4ANZ | An Australian roadmap for sustainable flying
View our case study on how we helped develop The Australian Roadmap for Sustainable Flying: Reaching Net Zero by 2050 was initiated by Airlines for Australia...
The dollars and sense of climate risk
This Frontier Economics bulletin focuses on building a business case to confidently manage climate-related risks and opportunities, and discusses TCFD as a lens...
Social and economic impacts of the Basin Plan in Victoria
An analysis of the social and economic issues associated with water recovery for the environment in Victoria under the Murray Darling Basin Plan.
Regulatory Impact Statement seeking feedback on proposed reforms to Heavy Vehicle driver licensing
Today Austroads, with the assistance of Frontier Economics, released a Regulatory Impact Statement seeking feedback on proposed reforms to Heavy Vehicle driver...
APEC | Toolkit on using Data Science for Competition Assessment
View our case study on how we helped the APEC develop the Toolkit on using Data Science for Competition Assessment.
Counting the doe: an analysis of the economic, social & environmental cost of feral deer in Victoria
A report into the economic, social and environmental costs of failing to manage feral deer numbers in Victoria has been released by the Invasive Species Council...
Peters Ice Cream fined for lessening competition
The Federal Court fined Peters Ice Cream $12 million for substantially lessening competition in the single service ice cream market.
Energy for Planet Earth - 30 years on - emissions intensity (Part Three)
Part three of a series where Frontier Economics reviews the predictions made in the 1990 special edition of Scientific American, Energy for Planet Earth.
SingNet v COMPASS
The Copyright Tribunal of Singapore has released its decision in SingNet v COMPASS. Frontier Economics advised the lawyers for COMPASS.
Energy for Planet Earth - 30 years on - energy intensity (Part Two)
Part two of a series where Frontier Economics reviews the predictions made in the 1990 special edition of Scientific American, Energy for Planet Earth.
Beating the heat
This Frontier Economics bulletin focuses on urban heat, examining integrated planning, economics and quantifying the value of urban cooling.
Cleanaway can acquire waste assets from Suez
The ACCC has cleared the acquisition of parts of Suez's waste assets by Cleanaway.
Role of gas in the transition to net-zero power generation
A new report by Frontier Economics examining the role of gas in the transition to net-zero power generation was released today.
Comparing the value of alternative uses of native forests in Southern NSW
A report by Frontier Economics and Professor Andrew Macintosh of the ANU compares the value of alternative uses of native forests in Southern NSW.
ACCC clears NAB’s proposed acquisition of Citi’s Australian consumer business
The ACCC has cleared the acquisition of Citigroup Australia P/L by the National Australia Bank (NAB).
In the move to a low carbon economy, what are the key transition risks for the property sector?
Frontier Economics economist Ben Mason co-authors an article on the key transition risks for the property sector in the transition to a low carbon economy.
Who should adjudicate mergers?
Philip Williams, competition and dispute support lead at Frontier Economics, discusses the ACCC's proposed merger approval process.
Infrastructure Australia releases 2021 Australian Infrastructure Plan
Infrastructure Australia has released the 2021 Australian Infrastructure Plan, which sets outs the vision for Australian infrastructure.
New partnership to focus on financial risks of climate change
Frontier Economics and Edge Environment are partnering to advise on the financial risks of climate change, combining economics with environmental expertise.
Greening our cities: from vision to reality
This Frontier Economics bulletin sets out why specifying required outcomes is key to unlocking green infrastructure funding.
Lower Hunter Water Security Plan released for public exhibition
The Lower Hunter Water Security Plan has been released for public exhibition. Frontier Economics undertook analysis for the report.
NZCC market study of the NZ retail grocery sector
The New Zealand Commerce Commission has published a Frontier Economics study of the retail grocery sector in NZ.
Frontier Economics welcomes new director Alexus van der Weyden
Economics consulting firm Frontier Economics has appointed Alexus van der Weyden as a director.
NZCC | Prices & margins in New Zealand's retail grocery sector
Our econometric analysis for the Commerce Commission of New Zealand on how the structure of local grocery markets affects prices and margins.
Emissions from landfill and thermal waste-to-energy
Frontier Economics investigates emissions from thermal waste-to-energy, exploring the drivers of emissions and the trade-offs
Exploring emissions from landfill and thermal waste-to-energy
Frontier Economics investigated potential emissions from waste to energy in two recently approved projects, with findings in a new bulletin.
Frontier Economics presents at OzWater21
Frontier Economics economists Alexandra Humphrey Cifuentes and Rosemary Jones presented on adaptive pathways analysis at OzWater21.
First case under new provision concerning abuse of market power
The Federal Court has declared that TasPorts has misused its market power, in proceedings brought by the ACCC.
Murray-Darling Basin water markets inquiry final report released
The ACCC has released the final report from its Murray-Darling Basin water markets inquiry. Frontier Economics advised the ACCC on this inquiry.
Hydrogen storage and power plant combination proposed by SA Labor
Frontier Economics provided economic analysis for a proposed hydrogen storage and power plant in SA.
Bargain hunting: Australia's news media bargaining code
This Frontier Economics bulletin discusses the Australian news media bargaining code which comes into effect in March 2021.
Economics of reducing feral horse damage in Australia’s iconic Kosciuszko National Park
Frontier Economics has looked at the economic benefits of improved feral horse management in Australia’s iconic Kosciuszko National Park.
2030 Emissions: state of play
This Frontier Economics bulletin covers the 2030 emissions state of play and discusses the implications for Australia's Paris 2030 emissions targets.
Greening our cities: from vision to value
This Frontier Economics bulletin explores building green infrastructure into our infrastructure planning processes and what challenges lie ahead for greener...
When the facts change, I change my mind. What do you do?
Real options analysis values flexibility explicitly, enabling better decision making in infrastructure investment compared with standard techniques used to...
Competition Commission of India clears Facebook acquisition of stake in Jio Platforms
The Competition Commission of India has cleared Facebook's acquisition of a 9.99% stake in Jio Platforms through its subsidiary Jaadhu Holdings LLC.
Facebook | The economics of competition clearance for Jio Platforms acquisition
View our case study on how we helped Facebook support their understanding of the economic aspects of competition clearance.
Singapore competition regulator issues findings for market study on e-commerce platforms
The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore has released findings and recommendations for its market study into e-commerce platforms.
Market power of digital platforms - Philip Williams presentation at GCR Live Interactive
Philip Williams presented on the market power of digital platforms at the GCR Live Interactive conference, held on 4 September 2020.
Aged Care Royal Commission | The required return for aged care service providers
View our case study on our work for the Aged Care Royal Commission, looking at the weighted-average cost of capital (WACC).
Heavy Vehicle National Law review regulatory impact statement released for consultation
The National Transport Commission has released the consultation regulatory impact statement for reforms to the Heavy Vehicle National Law.
ACCC clears mergers: AFG acquisition of Connective and Lumibird acquisition of Ellex both to proceed
Two separate mergers that Frontier Economics advised on have been cleared by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).
ACCC consultation on issues for draft news media and digital platforms bargaining code opens
The ACCC has opened consultation on a proposed mandatory bargaining code between digital platforms and news media organisations.
Flying High
This Frontier Economics bulletin looks at government investment into commercial firms prompted by the QLD Government's possible investment in Virgin Australia.
Full Federal Court dismisses ACCC appeal against Aurizon and Pacific National
The Full Federal Court has dismissed the ACCC's appeal against Aurizon and Pacific National in regard to the acquisition of the Acacia Ridge Terminal.
Nominal GDP Targeting Required Now
Frontier Economics argues the case for Australia to switch to nominal GDP targeting from the Reserve Bank of Australia's policy of inflation targeting.
The Value in Value Capture
Using value capture as a funding mechanism can make infrastructure investment more equitable and productive.
Bauer Media allowed to acquire Pacific Magazines
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission announced today that it would not act to prevent the acquisition of Pacific Magazines by Bauer Media.|The...
Federal Court releases reasons why TPG-Vodafone merger allowed to proceed
The Federal Court has released the judgement in the TPG-Vodafone merger case which outlines the reasons why the merger was allowed to proceed.|The Federal Court...
Sunny With a Chance of Wind
This bulletin from Frontier Economics looks at wind and solar generation in the National Electricity Market and the implications for supply diversity.|This...
South Creek integrated water and land-use planning on Infrastructure Australia 2020 priority list
Infrastructure Australia's 2020 priority list has been released, and includes South Creek integrated land use and water cycle management as a priority.
TPG - Vodafone | Merger & price rise evaluation
View our case study on how we provided an expert opinion for the TPG - Vodafone Merger case, and a post-merger analysis on prices.
TPG and Vodafone merger allowed to proceed
The Federal Court of Australia has allowed the merger between Vodafone and TPG to proceed.
Energy for Planet Earth - 30 years on (Part One)
In 1990, Scientific American published a special issue "Energy for Planet Earth". Frontier Economics reviews the forecasts and predictions made in this issue.
Global Coal Fired Generator Emissions - 1904 to 2050
This report from Frontier Economics examines global coal fired generator emissions during the period 1904-2050.
Rebuilding faith in institutions, markets and competition: what is the way forward?
George Houpis will be speaking at the inaugural event of the Regulatory Policy Institute ANZ in Melbourne on Thursday 29 November 2019.
Event - "Rebuilding faith in institutions, markets and competition: what is the way forward?"
George Houpis will be speaking at the inaugural event of the Regulatory Policy Institute ANZ in Melbourne on Thursday 29 November 2019.
ACCC allows acquisition of GrainCorp Bulk Liquid Terminals by ANZ Terminals
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission will not oppose the acquisition of GrainCorp Bulk Liquid Terminals by ANZ Terminals.
The Productivity Commission, blind men and elephants
The Productivity Commission released the final report of its inquiry into the Economic Regulation of Airports.
"Brexit & Australia", Singapore
Lord Gus O'Donnell and Andrew Robb AO spoke at the event, Brexit & Australia, in Singapore on 25 September 2019, as part of Frontier Economics' 20th anniversary...
Frontier Economics comment on inquiry into airport regulation
Frontier Economics comment on the Productivity Commission inquiry into airport regulation and our submission to the draft report.
WSAA releases Blue + Green = Liveability
WSAA has launched the publication Blue + Green = Liveability, which features several case studies of urban economics projects undertaken by Frontier Economics.
Brexit & Australia - AustCham and BritCham presents in Singapore
AustCham and BritCham in Singapore are co-presenting an event, Brexit & Australia, on 25 September 2019. Speakers are Lord Gus O'Donnell and Andrew Robb...
ACCC allows acquisition of Ruralco by Nutrien
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission will not oppose the acquisition of Ruralco by Nutrien, subject to an undertaking.
ACCC publishes final report on its inquiry into digital platforms
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has released its final report on the digital platforms inquiry.
ACCC authorises acquisition of car dealerships
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has released its decision to authorise the acquisition of Automotive Holdings Group by AP Eagers.
Regulation of wholesale mobile voice terminating services to continue
The ACCC has determined that wholesale regulation of short message service (SMS) termination will no longer be applied. Previously, these services were captured...
Damages for Ending of the HIP
The Supreme Court of Victoria has published its judgment in a class action against the Commonwealth of Australia arising out of the termination of the Home...
Federal Court Dismisses ACCC Proceedings Against Pacific National and Aurizon
The Federal Court has dismissed proceedings brought by the ACCC against rail companies Pacific National and Aurizon.
Health benefits from water-centric liveable communities - New Frontier Economics report for WSAA
Frontier Economics prepared a report for WSAA, looking at the health benefits from water centric liveable communities and quantifying those benefits.
Frontier Economics report for Telenor launched in Bangkok
A Frontier Economics report for Telenor looking at how connectivity in telecommunications markets enables growth was launched in Bangkok today.
Supreme Court (QLD) dismisses case against Queensland Sugar
The Supreme Court of Queensland dismissed the legal action brought by Wilmar Sugar against Queensland Sugar Ltd.
ACCC objects to proposed merger of Vodafone Hutchison Australia (VHA) – TPG Telecom (TPG)
The ACCC has announced it will oppose the proposed merger between TPG and Vodafone Hutchinson Australia. Frontier Economics has been advising the merging...
New Briefing: Lacking Vision: Australian Emissions
This briefing from Frontier Economics says we are on track to meet Australia's Paris 2030 emissions targets and suggests we could pursue harder targets.
Lacking Vision - Australian Emissions
This briefing from Frontier Economics examines whether Australia will meet our emissions targets under the Paris commitments.
New Bulletin: Market Power Misdiagnosed
This bulletin from Frontier Economics examines the claims of market gouging by generators in the National Electricity Market following the closure of Hazelwood...
Market Power Misdiagnosed
This bulletin from Frontier Economics examines the claims of market gouging by generators in the National Electricity Market following the closure of Hazelwood...
How Connectivity Enables Growth: New Frontier Economics report for Telenor released
Frontier Economics prepared a report for Telenor, looking at the impact of the telecommunications sector in the five Asian markets that Telenor operates in.
New Bulletin: Writing down the NBN: Requisite or Red Herring?
A new bulletin from Frontier Economics looks at the issue of an NBN write-down of assets and explores the links between pricing, write-downs and value.
Writing down the NBN
This bulletin from Frontier Economics looks at the issue of an NBN write-down of assets and explores the links between pricing, write-downs and value.
New Bulletin: Valuing the real impacts of rail
This bulletin from Frontier Economics looks at valuing the real impacts of rail and making a compelling business case for the investment in this infrastructure.
Valuing the real impacts of rail
This bulletin from Frontier Economics looks at valuing the real impacts of rail and making a compelling business case for investment in this infrastructure.
Biggus stickus: implications of the Federal Government's 'Big Stick' Legislation
Frontier Economics prepared a report for the Australian Energy Council, looking at the effects of the Federal Government's Big Stick Legislation.
Economic and regulatory barriers to cost-effective water recycling
Infrastructure NSW engaged Frontier Economics to advise on the optimum regulatory framework for the uptake of cost-effective recycled water initiatives.
Frontier Economics - Christmas holidays hours
Frontier Economics in Australia will be closed 24 December 2018 and re-open Wednesday 2 January 2019. Frontier Economics in Singapore closed for Christmas Day...
Impact of new technologies and policy changes on the National Electricity Market
The Australian Energy Council published a report prepared by Frontier Economics consultant, Rajat Sood, on the impact of various changes to the structure and...
Costs of excluding Huawei from 5G networks in Australia
Frontier Economics looked at the economic impact of excluding Huawei from the 5G network deployment in Australia.
New briefing - Price impacts of deeper emissions cuts
This briefing from Frontier Economics looks at the price impacts of Federal Labor's 45% emissions reductions target.
New briefing - Modern Monetary Theory
This briefing from Frontier Economics examines Modern Monetary Theory.
Public Seminar | Changing Behaviour in the Public and Private Sectors
Frontier Economics is co-hosting a public seminar by Gus O'Donnell on Changing Behaviour in the Public and Private Sectors on Wednesday 7 November 2018.
Submissions to the 2018 Productivity Commission Review of Airport Regulation
Frontier Economics submissions to the Productivity Commission's 2018 review of airports regulation in Australia and comment on the ACCC submission.
Philip Williams presents at Federal Court Judges competition law conference
Philip Williams presented at the Federal Court Judges competition law conference in Sydney on 31 August 2018 on the relevance of economic efficiency in s46.
ACCC will not oppose two mergers between outdoor advertisers
The ACCC announced today that it has cleared two proposed acquisitions in the out-of-home advertising sector: the acquisition of APN Outdoor Group Limited by...
AEMO's integrated system plan: forecasting and modelling questions and implications
Forecasting and modelling assumptions made in AEMO's integrated system plan are examined in this Frontier Economics note and their implications considered.
IPART publishes draft decision on its approach to financeability tests
IPART has published a draft decision on its 2018 review of its approach to conducting financeability tests. %
Black(out) to the Future
Danny Price has written an opinion piece called Black(out) to the Future, examining current energy policy in Australia.
Energy Networks Australia explores regulatory changes to benefit consumers and businesses
Energy Networks Australia has released a discussion paper called Why TOTEX? which was prepared by Frontier Economics.
Frontier Economics Singapore - new address
Frontier Economics (Asia-Pacific) has moved to new premises in Singapore, effective 1 July 2018.
New briefing - NBN Wholesale Market Indicator Reports
A new briefing from Frontier Economics looks at the latest edition of the ACCC's NBN Wholesale Market Indicators report.
The performance and impact of Australia's airports since privatisation - report launch by A4ANZ
Airlines group Airlines for Australia and New Zealand (A4ANZ) argues that Australian passengers and the economy are losing out to monopoly airports.
Federal Court hands down judgment in rate-rigging case
Justice Jonathan Beach of the Federal Court of Australia today handed down his judgment in the case brought by ASIC against Westpac.
Merger authorisation processes in Australia - comment by Philip Williams
Philip Williams provided the comment on a paper by Dave Poddar, Merger authorisation processes in Australia in the light of the Tabcorp Decision, at the...
ACCC publishes submissions to Digital Platforms Inquiry
The ACCC has published 57 submissions it received in response to the issues paper in the digital platforms inquiry.
Private sector participation in the water sector - optimal allocation of risk
Mike Woolston, Frontier Economics, has co-authored a paper on public private partnerships in the water sector, titled Private sector participation in the water...
ACCC grants authorisation to jointly market NT gas
The ACCC announced that it had granted authorisation to Central Petroleum and Macquarie Mereenie to jointly market gas from the Mereenie field.
ACCC grants interim authorisation to jointly market NT gas
The ACCC announced that it had granted an interim authorisation to Central Petroleum and Macquarie Mereenie to begin negotiations for a joint supply arrangement...
NBN price changes - finally having an impact?
As NBN Co continues to refine pricing of the various products it offers, we examine the early impact of a price change that took place 14 December 2017.
Danny Price presents at AARES Symposium
Danny Price, managing director of Frontier Economics, presented at the AARES Symposium, The Future of Australian Energy, in Adelaide today.
AEMC publishes Frontier Economics report on total expenditure regulatory frameworks
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) published a report by Frontier Economics that surveys the use of total expenditure (totex) regulatory frameworks...
South Australian Government announces virtual power plant
The South Australian government has announced a plan to create the world’s largest Virtual Power Plant.
BHP and Esso to separately market Gippsland Basin Gas
BHP and Esso are to separately market Gippsland Basin gas following an ACCC investigation into their joint marketing arrangements.
How does taxation affect share prices?
Frontier Economics director Jason Hall discusses how taxation affects share prices, specifically estimating the market value of imputation credits.
New Bulletin: Quantitative analysis - quality assured?
This bulletin from Frontier Economics looks at econometrics and discusses some examples of when econometric modelling goes awry.
Quantitative analysis - quality assured?
This bulletin from Frontier Economics looks at econometrics and discusses some examples of when econometric modelling goes awry.
Infrastructure Australia report on reforming urban water released
Infrastructure Australia has released Reforming Urban Water: a national pathway for change, suggesting changes to the governance and regulation of Australia's...
ACCC clears the proposed acquisition of OfficeMax by Platinum Equity
The ACCC has cleared the proposed acquisition of OfficeMax by Platinum Equity.
Ride sharing and public transportation - the next big disruption
This bulletin from Frontier Economics examines ride sharing and its disruption to, and implications for, public transport.
New Bulletin: Ride sharing and public transportation - the next big disruption
This new bulletin from Frontier Economics looks at ride sharing and its potential to transform (or disrupt) public transportation.
Vertical integration in the National Electricity Market
Frontier Economics report on the impact of vertical integration on the bidding behavior of generators in the National Electricity Market.
Frontier Economics submits to senate committee that Parliament should reject Bill to abolish limited merits reviews of decisions by AER
Frontier Economics’ Managing Director, Danny Price's submission to senate committee on why abolition of LMR rights would harm, rather than promote, the...
The economic contribution of trademark-intensive industries in ASEAN countries
The International Trademark Association (INTA) has launched a report on the economic contribution of trademark-intensive industries to five ASEAN economies.
Victorian taxi and ride sharing reforms pass Parliament
The Victorian Parliament has passed legislation that will introduce Australia's most open and competitive commercial passenger vehicle market.
Frontier Economics M.D. Danny Price speaks at ABCC lunch on Finkel
Frontier Economics managing director Danny Price was a panellist at an Australian British Chamber of Commerce lunch discussing the Finkel Review.
Federal Court rejects application for Judicial Review of Tribunal re Port of Newcastle
The Federal Court rejects application for Judicial Review of Tribunal re Port of Newcastle
The economic cost of child undernutrition in PNG
A report into the economic cost of child undernutrition in Papua New Guinea was released today by Save the Children and Frontier Economics.
ACCC wins against the airlines on market definition
The ACCC wins against the airlines on market definition in High Court ruling on air freight cartel.
IPART releases final report and determination for WaterNSW's Rural Bulk Water services
IPART today released their final report and determination regarding WaterNSW’s prices for NSW Rural Bulk Water Services, to be applied from 1 July 2017.
ACCC releases draft decision proposing to not declare a domestic mobile roaming service
The ACCC has released a draft decision proposing not to declare a domestic mobile roaming service.
Judge awards $30 million in damages to Bayer
A judge has awarded damages of more than $25 million plus interest and costs to Bayer for Generic Health’s infringement of its patent.
IPART releases draft determination for WaterNSW's Rural Bulk Water services
IPART today released their Draft Determination regarding WaterNSW’s prices for NSW Rural Bulk Water Services to be applied from 1 July 2017.
Social and economic impacts of the Basin Plan in Victoria
The Victorian Government has released its findings on the social and economic impacts of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan in Victoria.
Frontier Economics sponsors GCR Live Singapore 2-3 March 2017
Frontier Economics is an associate sponsor of GCR Live Singapore 2017 conference, which includes sessions on law and competition in the Asia-Pacific.
Planning and Assessment Commission rejects Drayton South Coal Project
The NSW Planning and Assessment Commission announced that it rejected ANGLO American's application to approve its Drayton South Coal Project.
New Frontier bulletin: Easy Target
This latest bulletin from Frontier Economics (Asia-Pacific) looks at the contribution of renewable energy sources in meeting Australia's emissions target.
Easy Target
This bulletin from Frontier Economics looks at the contribution of renewables in achieving emissions targets.
Is that a fact?
This bulletin from Frontier Economics looks at the preference for factual inferences from oral testimony in the Sea Swift/Toll Marine merger.
Ministers decide to retain and reform limited merits review regime
The COAG Energy Council has decided to retain but reform the limited merits review regime that applies to decisions of the Australian Energy Regulator.
Options for enhancing the Australian Limited Merits Review regime
Frontier Economics and law firm Herbert Smith Freehills prepared an policy paper for Energy Networks Australia, "Options for enhancing the Australian Limited...
Emissions intensity schemes – an interview with Danny Price
David Leitch from Reneweconomy interviews Danny Price talking about emissions intensity schemes for Radio ITK, a weekly podcast.
Australian Government consults on fixed line broadband reform package
The Australian Government has released details of its reform package on proposed changes to the regulatory regime applying to superfast broadband.
AEMC report on integration of energy and emissions reduction policy
An AEMC report to the COAG Energy Council analyses the impacts and characteristics of mechanisms to reduce emissions in the electricity sector in line with...
Value capture: bypassing the infrastructure impasse?
A Land Tax By Any Other Name Australia needs at least $300 billion, and up to $700 billion, spent on infrastructure over the short to medium term if it is to...
Secondary Gas Trading Market Design in Singapore
Frontier Economics (leading a consortium including Norton Rose) has been retained by the Singapore Energy Market Authority to design a secondary gas trading...
Review of vesting contract regime in Singapore completed
The Singapore Energy Market Authority (EMA) has completed a review of the vesting contract regime in Singapore and released the final report.
IPART Releases 2015 Household Survey Results
The New South Wales Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal IPART has released the results of its 2015 Household Survey. This was the seventh household...
ACCC not to oppose WA news media acquisition
The ACCC has announced it will not oppose Seven West Media’s (SWM) proposed acquisition of The Sunday Times and perthnow.com.au from News Limited (News).
Victorian Government leases Port of Melbourne
The Victorian state government announced that the Lonsdale Consortium was the successful bidder for the 50 year lease for the commercial operations of the Port...
Victorian Government legalises Uber and other ride-sharing services
Victorian Government legalises Uber and other ride-sharing services
Ministers announce new inquiry into limited merits review regime for regulated energy networks
On 19 August the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Energy Council decided that its Senior Committee of Officials would conduct a fresh review of the...
ACCC not to oppose proposals for Port of Melbourne Lease
Moves to privatise the Port of Melbourne have taken a further step forward with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) determining that it...
Nominal GDP Targeting
Has the time come to replace the Reserve Bank of Australia’s RBA’s mandate to keep inflation between two and three percent per annum with a ‘nominal GDP’ growth...
ACCC’s Communications Market Study: Anticipations And Speculations
On 4 August 2016, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission Chairman Rod Sims announced that the ACCC’s next market study will focus on the Australian...
Fixing Competition Policy?
Earlier this year, a joint media release by the Australian Treasurer Scott Morrison , Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and the Minister for Small Business Kelly...
Sudden Impact
Scrutinising the wholesale price impact of assisted closure of brown coal power stations.
Frontier Economics supports International Clinical Trials Day
International Clinical Trials Day is celebrated around the world on or near May 20 each year.
PanAust completes feasibility study for the PanAust copper and gold project
PanAust today announced it had completed the feasibility study on the Frieda River copper and gold project in Papua New Guinea.
Once Bitten Twice Shy
Why Retrospective Action Undermines Incentive Regulation A recent judgment by the Australian Competition Tribunal leaves it open to the Australian Energy...
Essential Services Commission (Victoria) releases draft report on taxi fares
The ESC today released its draft report on the regulation of maximum taxi fares in Victoria. Frontier Economics assisted with the report.
Sudden impact - New Frontier Economics report
Frontier (Australia) has published a new report, Sudden impact: scrutinising the wholesale price impact of assisted closure of brown coal power stations.
New Frontier report – Outcome of merits review of AER reset decisions for NSW and ACT networks
This briefing analyses the Australian Competition Tribunal’s findings and the implications for the future decisions of the Australian Energy Regulator.
Outcome of merits review of Australian Energy Regulator (AER) reset decisions for NSW and ACT networks
Outcome of merits review of Australian Energy Regulator (AER) reset decisions for NSW and ACT networks
Iron Mountain acquisition of Recall Holdings to go ahead
The ACCC has allowed Iron Mountain to acquire the Australian company Recall Holdings.
Unappealing Prospects
Why a merits review regime of the Australian Energy Regulator is essential to a well-functioning regulatory system.
ACCC grants conditional authorisation to new booking app ihail
The ACCC today granted conditional authorisation to a joint venture to launch and operate a new smartphone taxi booking app called ihail.
Australian government to legislate change to anti-competitive conduct provisions
The Turnbull government will implement changes to section 46 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010.
The economic cost of the Syrian conflict
A report by World Vision and Frontier Economics examines the cost of conflict in Syria.
Unappealing Prospects | New Frontier Economics Bulletin
This bulletin from Frontier (Australia) explains why a merits review regime is essential to a well-functioning regulatory system.
Australian Competition Tribunal releases judgments on appeals against Australian Energy Regulator’s determinations
The Australian Competition Tribunal published its judgments on several merits reviews of revenue reset decisions made by the Australian Energy Regulator (AER).
Frontier looks at incentives and innovations in regulatory mechanisms
Frontier is aiming to stimulate a policy debate on the future of energy network regulation in Australia.
Frontier presents at annual Bannerman Competition Lecture
Dr Philip Williams delivered the 2016 Bannerman Competition Lecture.
ESC releases final report on Accident Towing Regulation in Victoria
The ESC today released its final report into the regulation of accident towing services in Victoria.
Major report calls for renewed reform in urban water
A major report released by the IPA and WSAA calls for reform in urban water policy. Frontier Economics assisted with the report.
Frontier presents at Water Pricing conference in Melbourne
Rob Francis, Associate Director at Frontier (Europe), spoke at the ESC's Water Pricing conference on 9 and 10 November in Melbourne.
Direct Action Safeguards: Tapas, Not The Main Course?
In August 2015, the Australian Government proposed a CO2 emissions target of a 26%-28% reduction on 2005 emissions levels by 2030.
Levelling Up
The economic value likely to be created by services such as Uber and Airbnb.
Levelling up - New Frontier Economics bulletin
Frontier Economics discusses why it is important to understand the economic value likely to be created by sharing services such as Uber and Airbnb.
ACCC releases final decision on copper network access prices
The ACCC today released its final decision on the prices that other operators pay to use Telstra’s copper network.
Frontier report on Australia’s Direct Action Safeguards
Frontier looks at Australia's Direct Action Safeguards in a short report for clients.
36% by 2030: Australia’s carbon emissions targets
Australia’s current carbon emissions target for 2020 is a 5% reduction on 2000 levels. It is highly likely that existing policy settings will see this target...
ACCC will not oppose TPG Telecom’s proposed acquisition of iiNet
The ACCC today announced that it will not oppose TPG Telecom Limited’s proposed acquisition of iiNet Ltd. Frontier undertook modelling on behalf of iiNet.
Australia targets emissions: 36% by 2030?
Frontier Economics examines the Australian carbon emissions target.
Frontier presents at the ACCC Regulatory Conference 2015
Warwick Davis from Frontier (Australia) presented on net neutrality and the open internet at the ACCC Regulatory Conference 2015.
Out Of Puff
Wholesale price impact of wind power in South Australia
Frontier report on Optional Firm Access published by AEMC
The AEMC has been examining the merits of Optional Firm Access (OFA). Frontier's response to the draft report has been published.
Networks NSW to appeal AER determinations
Networks NSW has announced that it intends to appeal some aspects of the Australian Energy Regulator’s (AER) determinations from 30 April 2015.
Frontier’s Competition Practice considers the Harper Review findings
Frontier Economics looks at the Harper Review's Final Report regarding competition law changes.
Frontier Economics appoints new Chairman
Professor Stephen Gray has been appointed as Frontier's new Chairman.
Is there a water infrastructure deficit in Australia? Frontier examines funding in the Water Journal
An article by Mike Woolston of Frontier (Australia) in Water Journal looks at the issue of funding water infrastructure.
Frontier (Australia) addresses misleading electricity price comparisons
During the New South Wales election debate on Friday 13 March 2015, the Opposition Leader, Mr Luke Foley, implied that a Frontier Economics analysis supported...
Frontier participates in Australian water delegation to the USA
An Australian Water Association article summarises a delegation of water professionals to California. Dave Appels from Frontier (Australia) attended.
ACCC releases draft decision on prices for access to Telstra's copper network
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued its draft decision on the prices that other operators pay Telstra to use its copper network.
Frontier releases report examining AEMC’s Optional Firm Access Proposal
Frontier (Australia) published a report prepared for several National Electricity Market (NEM) participants on the AEMC's Optional Firm Access proposal.
AEMC publishes its 2014 price trends report
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has released its 2014 Residential Electricity Price Trends report. Frontier Economics provided analysis.
Frontier Economics welcomes SFG Consulting and new executive directors
Specialist financial economists Professor Stephen Gray and Dr Jason Hall from SFG Consulting Pty Ltd joined Frontier Australia as executive directors as of...
Economic Analysis Of The RSPT
Economic Analysis Of The RSPT. This note was originally prepared to support a presentation made by Brian Parmenter of Frontier (Australia) at Norton Rose.
AER releases draft decisions on revenues for NSW and ACT energy businesses
The AER has released its draft decisions on the revenue proposals submitted by ACT and NSW distribution and transmission businesses, for1 July 2015 onwards.
NZCC amends WACC percentile for price-quality regulation for electricity lines services and gas pipeline services
The New Zealand Commerce Commission today released its final determination on one aspect of its approach to estimating the Weighted Average Cost of Capital WACC...
Frontier presents at 12th Annual UniSA Competition and Consumer Workshop
Frontier Economics Australia Chairman Philip Williams presented at the 12th Annual University of South Australia Competition and Consumer Workshop, held 10 11...
Can Australia still meet its emissions target with changes in the RET?
Analyses the implications of a modified RET on the likelihood that Australia would meet its emissions reduction target.
ACCC clears acquisition by Coles of 3 Supa IGA stores in WA
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission ACCC today announced that it will not oppose the proposed acquisition of three Progressive Supa IGA...
Frontier presents at the 2014 Competition and Consumer workshop
Frontier Australia chairman Philip Williams presented at the Law Council of Australia 2014 Competition and Consumer Workshop, held on the 13th and 14th of...
ACCC drops investigation of cinema acquisition
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission ACCC today discontinued its investigation into the acquisition of the Cinema Hyperplex in Loganholme,...
Expecting The Unexpected: The Challenges Of Traffic Forecasting
The Challenges Of Traffic Forecasting
Frontier report on regulation of urban water industry released
The Parliamentary Secretary for the Environment, the Hon Simon Birmingham, today announced the release of the report “ Improving Economic Regulation in the...
ACCC clears acquisition by Aquis of Reef Hotel Casino in Cairns
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission ACCC announced today that it will not oppose the bid by Aquis to acquire the Reef Hotel Casino in Cairns....
Expecting the unexpected - New Frontier Economics bulletin
This bulletin from Frontier Economics Australia looks at the challenges of traffic forecasting.
Uber regulated? - New Frontier Economics bulletin
Frontier (Australia)’s latest bulletin considers how we should regulate new smartphone-based taxi apps like Uber.
Uber Regulated?
The emergence of smartphone-based apps to order and pay for taxis could revolutionise how these markets work – and reduce the need for onerous regulation.
A Matter Of Definition
Commentary Of Aspects Of The Appellate Body’s Ruling On The Canada- Renewable Energy Case In The WTO.
Administration of Victoria’s Courts removed from Department of Justice
Court Services Victoria CSV takes over the administration of courts in the state from today. CSV is a new statutory authority, independent of the executive...
Thinking outside the box: calculating damages
Reflections On Major Cartel Cases In Australia
AGL given green light on proposed acquisition of Macquarie Generation
The Australian Competition Tribunal ACT today granted approval for AGL to pursue its proposed $1.5bn acquisition of Macquarie Generation, the largest generation...
Against the odds?
As excitement over the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil mounts, Frontier’s economists have been getting into the party spirit.
Against the odds: Frontier bulletin on the value of teams at the World Cup
With the World Cup kicking off this week, Frontier Europe ’s latest bulletin "Against the odds?" estimates the economic value of the leading national football...
Pray For Rain: ACCC’s Loss Capitalisation Model
For the first time in its history the ACCC has been tasked with directly regulating the prices of an Australian water business.
Pray for Rain - New Frontier Economics bulletin
LOSS CAPITALISATION MODEL: A NEW FORM OF REGULATORY RISK? A fundamental objective of economic regulation is to ensure a regulated firm has a reasonable...
New Australia-Japan Free Trade Agreement
Trade negotiators from Japan and Australia today announced the successful conclusion of negotiations on an agreement, known as the Japan Australia Economic...
Time For Solar To Pay Its Way
Should We Restructure Network Tariffs?
Time for solar to pay its way
Consumers in Australia have experienced sharply rising retail electricity tariffs in recent years. This has been largely driven by the need to fund major...
Frontier Chairman awarded honour in Australia Day honours list
Frontier Australia Chairman Philip Williams has been named a Member of the Order of Australia in the 2014 Australia Day honours list. He was awarded the honour...
Naughty Or Nice – Frontier Christmas Bulletin 2013
Christmas is a time for family, food and – of course – presents. But rumour has it that the best presents only go to the “nice” kids.
World Trade Organisation adopts new trade rules
At the 9th Ministerial Conference in Bali, the World Trade Organisation WTO agreed on new rules to simplify customs procedures and facilitate trade. It also...
Australian Energy Market Operator publishes Electricity Action Plan for 2014
The Australian Energy Market Operator AEMO today released the 2014 National Electricity Forecasting Report NEFR Action Plan. The plan outlines actions to...
Frontier announces new Director
Frontier Australia today announces the promotion of James Allan to Director. James joined Frontier in 2004 and leads the market modelling practice of the firm....
Strangely Irresistible
Most people have bought products on an impulse that they did not need. It is easy to see why a product does not get used, but why do people buy these things
Australian Energy Regulator releases Draft Rate of Return Guidelines
On 30 August the Australian Energy Regulator AER released its Draft Rate of Return Guidelines. The AER is responsible for setting the regulated tariffs charged...
ACCC permits Woolworths’ acquisition of three supermarkets
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission ACCC today announced it would allow Woolworths to acquire three Supa IGA supermarkets in Queensland. The ACCC...
Overpowering
Why The Carbon Price Will Have A Limited Impact In Reducing Electricity Emissions
The efficacy of the Australian carbon pricing scheme
The Australian carbon pricing scheme, based on a cap and trade system, has divided the main political parties and the community. Australia has a target to...
Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc
On 8 May 2013 the then Minister for Climate Change, the Hon Greg Combet declared that "…. the carbon price mechanism that the Government has implemented..."
Did a carbon price cause reductions in emissions in Australia?
A key issue in the coming Australian federal election is how best to manage the achievement of the greenhouse gas reduction target. The Australian Government is...
Review Of Urban Water Customer Choice Options, Policy Drivers And Regulatory Instruments
A Report Prepared For The National Water Commission
ACCC permits Woolworths’ acquisition of an independent supermarket
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission ACCC today announced that it would not oppose Woolworths' proposed acquisition of the independent Supa IGA...
Frontier report on giving customers a greater voice in urban water sector
In 2011, Australia’s National Water Commission called for governments, regulators and service providers to ensure that the urban water sector gives a greater...
Taxi reform to commence in Victoria
The Australian state Government of Victoria today published its response to the recommendations of the Victorian Taxi Industry Inquiry, that it set up in March...
IPART publishes draft decision on regulated retail electricity prices
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal of New South Wales IPART has published its draft decision on regulated retail electricity prices for 2013 14 to...
Frontier speaks at International Bar Association Conference in Sydney
Richard York of Frontier Australia today spoke at the International Bar Association 9th Competition Mid Year Conference in Sydney, Australia. Richard's...
Trading on illusions – client briefing on Australia innovation strategy
Frontier’s latest client briefing discusses the Australian Government's Industry and Innovation Strategy. The strategy was recently launched against the...
Taken For A Ride?
Reviewing The Reserve Bank’s Surcharging Reforms
FIT for purpose? – Frontier Economics client briefing
Frontier’s latest client briefing "FIT for purpose? – Frontier Economics client briefing" considers a recent World Trade Organization WTO ruling against the use...
FIT for purpose?
WTO Ruling Against The Use Of Local Content Rules In Feed-In Tariffs
Victorian Taxi Industry Inquiry Final Report Released
The final report of the Victorian Taxi Industry Inquiry was tabled in Parliament today. The Inquiry, looking into all aspects of the Victorian taxi industry,...
Regulator commences retail electricity prices review in New South Wales
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal of New South Wales IPART has today commenced its review and determination of regulated retail electricity prices...
Frontier reviews costs and benefits of smart metering
The implementation of smart metering in Australia is currently the focus of considerable attention. The Federal Government’s recent Energy White Paper promotes...
No need for another regulator for media acquisitions
Frontier Australia Chairman, Philip Williams, has commented in The Australian today on whether there is a need for an additional regulator to police media...
Australia's Public Infrastructure Assets Under Scrutiny
Infrastructure Australia, the Government’s advisory body on infrastructure, today published a report “ Australia's Public Infrastructure Part of the Answer to...
Sonic acquires pathology business in Western Australia
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission ACCC today announced that Sonic Healthcare Limited Sonic could buy one of the pathology businesses it wished...
Wholesale electricity cost allowances changing in South Australia
The Essential Services Commission of South Australia today released for public consultation a draft determination to change the wholesale electricity cost...
Australian High Court quashes Tribunal decision on access to iron ore rail lines
The High Court of Australia ‘High Court’ today ruled that the Australian Competition Tribunal ‘the Tribunal’ had exceeded its powers in its decision regarding...
AEMC releases Power of Choice Review Draft Report
The Australian Energy Market Commission AEMC today called for comment on a draft report proposing new ways for consumers to control their use of electricity and...
Sportsbet challenges discrimination by Harness Racing Victoria
Sportsbet, the internet bookmaker based in Darwin, has claimed that various State governments have allowed racing regulators to levy discriminatory charges...
Measure for measure
Do estimates of virtual water and food miles really help consumers to make environmentally friendly choices?
Measure for measure - Frontier Economics bulletin
DO ESTIMATES OF VIRTUAL WATER AND FOOD MILES REALLY HELP CONSUMERS TO MAKE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY CHOICES? The catchcry “think globally, act locally” has...
ACCC authorises NBNCo/Optus HFC customers deal
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission ACCC today approved an agreement between NBNCo and SingTel Optus for the migration of Optus’ hybrid fibre...
Impact on ten APEC economies of changes to EU classifications regarding Nickel
The Mining Task Force of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation APEC has published a report "APEC Nickel" on the impact for ten APEC economies of changes to...
Carbon Pricing In The NEM: Day One
The long debate surrounding carbon pricing in Australia entered a new phase on Sunday, 1 July with the commencement of Australia’s carbon pricing scheme.
Australia's carbon pricing scheme commences
The long debate surrounding carbon pricing in Australia entered a new phase on Sunday, 1 July 2012 with the commencement of Australia’s carbon pricing scheme at...
NSW electricity retail prices increase following introduction of carbon price
Regulated electricity tariffs in New South Wales increased today, following a decision "IPART decision" by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal IPART...
NCC favours 'no coverage' application of Australia Pacific LNG pipeline
The Australian National Competition Council NCC today published a draft recommendation in favour of granting the ‘no coverage’ application made by the...
AEMC rejects call for intrusive bidding rules
The Australian Energy Market Commission today published a draft determination rejecting a rule change request by Major Energy Users Inc MEU that sought to...
Victorian Taxi Inquiry publishes draft recommendations
The Victorian Taxi Industry Inquiry today published its draft recommendations on the reform of the Victorian taxi and hire car industry. Headed by Professor...
ACCC clears AGL acquisition of Loy Yang A power station
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission ACCC today announced that it would not oppose the proposed acquisition by AGL Energy Ltd AGL of Great Energy...
National rail safety regulatory regime on track
States met today at the 2nd Standing Council on Transport and Infrastructure SCOTI to consider a range of major transport reforms. Amongst the reforms were...
Starting Over
The rise of the internet has drastically reduced the costs of media production and paved the way for the entry of new firms.
Starting over: the future of the media conglomerate
The rise of the internet has drastically reduced the costs of media production and paved the way for the entry of new firms into a traditionally highly...
Jet fuel supply services at Sydney Airport escape access regulation
The Australian Treasurer decided today that jet fuel supply infrastructure services at Sydney Airport should not be subject to a third party access regime. The...
Australian National Water Commission launches water and climate change report
The Australian National Water Commission today published “ Water policy and climate change in Australia The report examines interactions between water policies...
Utility re-merger would be step backwards for energy sector in Western Australia
The Western Australia WA Independent Power Association today released a report examining a proposal to re aggregate the state owned energy retailer, Synergy,...
Australian National Water Commission launches water trading report
The Australian National Water Commission today published “Impacts of water trading in the southern Murray–Darling Basin between 2006 07 and 2010 11”. The report...
ACCC approves Foxtel's acquisition of Austar
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission ACCC has allowed subscription TV provider Foxtel to acquire another provider of subscription TV services,...
Constructive Criticism
Making negotiations between airports and airlines work. Australia, New Zealand and the UK have adopted different approaches to regulating airports.
Constructive Criticism
Australia, New Zealand and the UK have adopted different approaches to regulating airports. However, all place some reliance on direct negotiations or...
Present Values
It’s easier to think of economists as prophets of trading doom than as Santa’s little helpers, too busy telling everybody what’s happening to productivity,
Frontier reports on 'fair and reasonable' solar feed-in tariffs
Until recently, customers in New South Wales NSW who install solar photovoltaic units PV units received very generous feed in tariffs through the NSW...
ACCC lifts exemptions on wholesale voice services
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission ACCC today released a decision to lift exemptions applying to certain wholesale voice services provided over...
Government releases National Energy Security Assessment
The Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism DRET today released the National Energy Security Assessment, alongside the Commonwealth Government’s Energy...
Water markets in Australia - a short history
Australia’s National Water Commission has today released Water Markets in Australia a short history which documents the evolution of water markets in the...
Murray-Darling Authority releases draft Basin Plan
The Murray Darling Basin Authority MDBA today released its draft Basin Plan. The Basin Plan will reform water management in Australia’s Murray Darling Basin....
Frontier (Australia) is a silver sponsor for the Otis Foundation
Frontier Australia is supporting the excellent work of The Otis Foundation by taking a silver sponsorship for The Otis Foundation CBD Energy Ball, to be held in...
Google it
Firm Strategy In Communication Device, Platform And Application Integration. important economic issues about the merits or otherwise of vertical integration
Google It - Frontier Economics bulletin
Google Inc’s recently proposed acquisition of Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc raises some important economic issues about the merits or otherwise of vertical...
Frontier (Australia) expands transport capability
Frontier Australia welcomes Anna Wilson to expand our capacity in the transport sector. Anna joins us from our London office and specialises in regulatory...
Frontier submission to Senate Select Committee on carbon tax pricing mechanisms
The Australian Senate Select Committee on Scrutiny of New Taxes has been inquiring into a range of carbon tax pricing mechanisms. Frontier Australia appeared in...
Federal Court of Australia dismisses claims against Stanwell Corporation Ltd
Today, the Federal Court of Australia dismissed claims by the Australian Energy Regulator AER that Stanwell Corporation Limited, a Queensland generator, had...
Queensland builders found guilty of price-fixing
The Federal Court of Australia today found that Queensland builders had engaged in price fixing by requesting and exchanging cover prices when tendering for...
New Zealand air freight decision
An international air freight cartel, involving airlines from New Zealand, Japan, the UAE, Malaysia, Korea, Thailand, Singapore and Australia, has been the...
Australian Federal Court finds gambling regulations to be anti-competitive
The Federal Court today issued its decision in the case of Sportsbet Pty Ltd v State of Victoria. The court found that aspects of the Gambling Regulations Act...
Benefit-Cost Analysis of Locust Control
Following the Spring 2010 outbreak of locusts across the state of Victoria, Frontier Australia was engaged by the Victorian Department of Primary Industries DPI...
Review of water pricing in Australia
Today the National Water Commission launched their review of pricing reform in the Australian water sector and supporting reports including two Waterlines...
Urban Water in Australia - Future Directions
Today the National Water Commission NWC launched Urban Water in Australia: Future Directions to promote reform in the urban water sector. The Commission’s...
Where Convergence Exposes Divergence
The digitisation of content and the emergence of new delivery platforms is transforming consumer choices and shifting market boundaries.
Where convergence exposes divergence - Frontier Economics bulletin
Communications, media and entertainment services are converging fast, with the digitisation of content and the emergence of new delivery platforms transforming...
Green is good, but at what cost?
Climate Institute Study On Clean Energy Jobs.
Green is good - Frontier Economics bulletin
On 28 February 2011, the Climate Institute, an Australian interest group, released a study claiming that a 25% reduction on 2000 level greenhouse gas emissions...
Amcor Visy cartel class action settled in Australia
Today, the Federal Court class action brought against Visy and Amcor by victims of the cartel that the two firms operated in the supply of cardboard boxes, was...
ACCC begins new telecommunications access regime in Australia
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission ACCC has issued interim access determinations for the six key fixed line telecommunications services under...
Australia Government inquires in carbon tax pricing mechanisms
The Australian Senate Select Committee on Scrutiny of New Taxes has been looking at a number of proposals, including a possible carbon tax. Frontier Australia...
Australian regulator determines Victorian electricity prices
The Australia Energy Regulator AER has handed down its final determination in the Victorian electricity distribution price review for 2011 15. The determination...
What’s The Cost Of Carbon Uncertainty?
Some studies and commentary have recently raised the issue of carbon certainty for the electricity sector.
Keep ’Em Un-Coordinated
The ACCC has been placing increased emphasis on the possibility of ‘coordinated effects’ as a reason for deciding to oppose mergers between firms.
Productivity Commission proposes changes to rural research and development
The Australian Government's Productivity Commission PC has today released its draft report on Rural Research and Development Corporations RDCs . The report...
Third Time Lucky
The Minister for Communications and Technology in New Zealand has finally accepted a recommendation from the New Zealand Commerce Commission (NZCC)
Third time lucky - Frontier Economics bulletin
The Minister for Communications and Technology in New Zealand has finally accepted a recommendation from the New Zealand Commerce Commission NZCC to regulate...
The Times, They’re A Changin’
Adaptation in climate policy is about reducing the harm, or seizing the opportunities, caused by climate change.
What is sport worth to Australia?
The Australian Sports Commission ASC held its biennial conference, Our Sporting Futures, on 29 and 30 July 2010. At this event, Brian Parmenter, who leads the...
Australian Competition Tribunal declares access to railway lines in the Pilbara
The Australian Competition Tribunal announced on 1 July 2010 that it would declare access to two privately owned railway lines carrying iron ore from the...
Not Patently Obvious
Many holders of patents do not realise that the exercise of patent rights is constrained by the provisions of the Australian Trade Practices Act 1974.
Impacts of water trading in the southern Murray Darling Basin
Today the National Water Commission NWC launched a report into the impacts of water trading in the southern Murray Darling Basin. The NWC find that water...
ACCC clears Australia Post price increase
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission ACCC today announced it would not object to Australia Post’s Notification of price increases for the letter...
Gyms to pay more for music in exercise classes
The Australian Copyright Tribunal decided this week to significantly increase the fee that Australian gyms must pay in order to play music recordings in...
Australian sport secures biggest funding boost in its history
The Australian Sports Commission ASC was a major winner in the Australian Federal Budget, delivered on Tuesday 11 May. The ASC received funding of $325 million...
Economic contribution of sport to Australia
The Australian Sports Commission ASC have published a report into the economic impact of sport in Australia. This was commissioned in anticipation of an...
ACCC publishes response to paper on access pricing principles
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission ACCC has published submissions in response to its discussion paper on access pricing principles for fixed...
International drivers of rural R&D
A Report Prepared For The Department Of Agriculture Fisheries And Forestry, On Behalf Of The Rural R&D Council
International drivers of rural R&D
Frontier Australia was recently commissioned by the Australian Rural R&D Council to investigate the main drivers shaping research and development R&D policies...
Draft determination on electricity prices for NSW
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal IPART has released its draft determination on electricity prices for New South Wales recommending increases of...
ACCC objects to Australia Post's proposed price increase
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission ACCC today issued its view objecting to Australia Post's draft proposal to increase the prices of the letter...
ACCC to oppose the acquisition of Mobil retail assets by Caltex
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission ACCC has announced that it will oppose the proposed acquisition of Mobil Oil Australia’s retail assets by...
Evaluation of the revised Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme
On 18 October, the Coalition Australia put forward a set of amendments to the Australian Commonwealth Government's proposed Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme...
Second biennial assessment of progress in the National Water Initiative
The Australian National Water Commission has released its second biennial assessment of progress in the implementation of the National Water Initiative. The...
The impact of volumetric restrictions on water entitlement trade
Frontier Economics has completed a report on volumetric trading limits in intra-regional trade in water access entitlements for the ACCC.
Adapting to climate change: assessing the economic benefits
Frontier (Australia) has completed a report for the Victorian Department of Treasury and Finance on adaptation responses to climate change.
Pricing It So They Shall Come
Efficient Pricing Structures For NGN Access Services. The Australian Government has commenced the roll-out of a national wholesale-only high-speed broadband
New Frontier bulletin: Pricing it so they shall come
This bulletin from Frontier Economics looks at efficient pricing structures for wholesale access services in telecommunications.
The Economic Impact Of The CPRS
Frontier (Australia) has released a report that provides independent modelling of the Government’s proposed Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS).
The Economic Impact of the CPRS and Modifications to the CPRS
Frontier Economics has released a report that provides independent modelling of the Government's proposed Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS).
ACCC allows creation of largest operator in internet and phone gambling
The ACCC announced on July 21 that it would not be opposing the acquisition of International All Sports by Sportsbet Pty Ltd.
Impacts of climate change policies on electricity retailers
For its Review of Energy Market Frameworks in Light of Climate Change Policies, the Australian Energy Market Commission has released a report prepared by...
The AEMC releases interim report on the impact of climate change policies
Frontier Economics submitted two reports to the AEMC's review that is assessing how the Australian Government's Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme and expanded...
Ambush Marketing Legislation Review released
The Australian Government has released the final report of the Review of Ambush Marketing Legislation.
Expert report on proposals to build a National Broadband Network of Australia
Today the Expert Panel commissioned by the Australian Government to review proposals to build the National Broadband Network provided its report to the Minister...
Termination Fees For Irrigation Services And Landholder Decisions
Many irrigators in Murray-Darling Basin access water by holding tradeable water entitlements, which relate to a specific water resource such as a dam.
Mechanisms For Funding Bio-Security Measures
This report examines how cost recovery mechanisms can be developed in a manner that creates stronger incentives for private parties to manage.
Improving Water Management In Northern Victoria
A Report Prepared For The Victorian Department Of Sustainability And Environment
The AEMC releases Congestion Management Review findings
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has released the final report of its Congestion Management Review, looking at how network congestion in the NEM...
Australian National Water Commission looks to the future of urban water pricing
The Australian Government's National Water Commission has released a position statement on urban water pricing.
Options For The Design Of Emissions Trading Schemes In Australia
Options For The Design Of Emissions Trading Schemes In Australia. An updated submission to the Garnaut Climate Change Review.
Australian Government seeks proposals to build a national broadband network
Today, the Australian Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator the Hon Stephen Conroy, announced the release of a request for...
Victorian State Government announces gambling reforms
The Government of Victoria announced the outcome of its review of gaming licensing arrangements.
NZCC granted leave to appeal High Court decision re Woolworths acquisition
The New Zealand Commerce Commission was granted leave to appeal the decision of the High Court that granted a clearance for Woolworths to proceed in its bid for...
The Concept Of ‘Virtual Water’ — A Critical Review
A Report Prepared For The Victorian Department Of Primary Industries on the concept of ‘Virtual Water’.
Frontier to advise NSW government on electricity asset sale
On 28 December 2007 the New South Wales NSW Treasurer announced that Frontier Australia will be one of the companies advising the New South Wales government on...
Woolworths acquisition of The Warehouse Group in New Zealand cleared
On 4 December 2007, the New Zealand High Court released its decision in a major merger battle between Woolworths and the New Zealand Commerce Commission.
Federal Court of Australia confirms fine on fishery cartel
The Federal Court of Australia ratified financial penalties for price-fixing that had been agreed between the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission...
IPART retail electricity tariff review
Frontier (Australia) has been engaged by IPART to recommend allowances for energy purchase costs and for retail costs and margins for inclusion in regulated...
New paper published on competition law
Philip Williams, a director of Frontier Melbourne has co authored with Andrew Harpham and Donald Robertson a paper entitled The Competition Law Analysis of...
National Frameworks For Primary Industries Research Development And Extension – Economic Considerations
This report reviews reforms to the RDE framework in Australia for primary industries and suggests improvements to funding and institutional arrangements.
The Proposed Australian Cartel Offence
Commentary on a paper by Brent Fisse, presented to the 2006 CRMA Trade Practices Conference. DOWNLOAD FULL PUBLICATION /documents/2014/06/proposed australian...
Options For Moving To A Lower Emission Future
A Report By AGL, Frontier Economics And WWF-Australia On The Economic Costs Of Different Emission Reduction Pathways In The Australian Electricity Sector.
Australia has options to reduce CO2 emissions at affordable cost
Australians could pay as little as $250 each to achieve a 40 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from the country's electricity generation industry...
Allocating slots in fruit and vegetable market
Frontier Australia has been engaged by the Department of Primary Industry to provide advice on methods to allocate sites to new tenants in a new wholesale fruit...
Wastewater interconnection services and transportation services by Sydney Water
The Australian Competition Tribunal has decided to uphold the appeal by Services Sydney against the Minister's decision not to declare certain services provided...
Airside Services at Sydney Airport subjected to regulation
The Australian Competition Tribunal decided to uphold the appeal by Virgin Blue against the Minister's decision not to "declare" the Airside Service at Sydney...
Rowing success for Frontier Economics
A crew from Frontier Economics won the inaugural Ruyton Regatta held on the Maribyrnong River Melbourne.
ACCC regulatory conference 2005
Dr. Philip Williams, chairman of Frontier Economics, participated in the sixth Australian Competition and Consumer Commission regulatory conference.
IAEE conference - Globalization of Energy: Markets, Technology and Sustainability
Frontier Economics presented at the 28th Annual IAEE International Conference, held from 3rd June to 6th June 2005 in Taipei.
Pricing policies for a rural water authority
Goulburn-Murray Water retained Frontier (Australia) to undertake an independent review of its pricing methodologies and models.
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