TREASURERS AGREE REFORMS TO INCREASE COMPETITION AND BOOST PRODUCTIVITY

CANBERRA, ACT, Nov. 28 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following media release:

Today, I convened a meeting of state and territory Treasurers to advance key reforms to modernise Australia's economy.

Whether it's building more homes, streamlining approvals or cutting red tape to save tradies time and money, we're working together to make our economy more productive and competitive.

We are maintaining substantial reform momentum in the areas agreed at the Economic Reform Roundtable.

National Competition Policy

Treasurers finalised an updated National Competition Policy Federation Funding Agreement Schedule, adding these new reforms:

* Single National Market for workers - occupational licensing reforms, partnering with employers...