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The Productivity Commission The Productivity Commission, an independent Commonwealth agency, is the Government's principal review and advisory body on microeconomic policy and regulation. It conducts public inquiries and research into a broad range of economic and social issues affecting the welfare of Australians. The Commission's independence is underpinned by an Act of Parliament. Its processes and outputs are open to public scrutiny and are driven by concern for the wellbeing of the community as a whole. Information on the Productivity Commission, its publications and its current work program can be found on the World Wide Web at www.pc.gov.au or by contacting Media and Publications on + 61 (3) 9653 2244. FOREWORD III Foreword This study draws together and extends previous research by the Productivity Commission on the role of the private sector in the conservation of biodiversity. Aspects of importance in enhancing the role of (private) markets include the existence of regulatory constraints, the possible use of a statutory duty of care and the thorny question of 'who pays?' for biodiversity conservation. The public sector has long featured as a prominent provider of conservation services through the national parks and reserves system, whereas private sector activities, often on private land, have usually been less apparent. However, an efficient and effective contribution by both sectors is critical to ensuring that appropriate outcomes can be achieved and that the benefits of biodiversity can be enjoyed by future generations. Understanding how best to do that is an important challenge for governments and society at large. The role of this study, and the earlier research which underpins it, is not to identify specific jurisdictional reforms but rather to highlight key areas for more detailed consideration. The report is part of a wider Productivity Commission research program on the role of markets and governments in achieving better environmental outcomes. A following study will look at the scope for enhancing the performance of public sector provision.
The Productivity Commission The Productivity Commission, an independent Commonwealth agency, is the Government's principal review and advisory body on microeconomic policy and regulation. It conducts public inquiries and research into a broad range of economic and social issues affecting the welfare of Australians. The Commission's independence is underpinned by an Act of Parliament. Its processes and outputs are open to public scrutiny and are driven by concern for the wellbeing of the community as a whole. Information on the Productivity Commission, its publications and its current work program can be found on the World Wide Web at www.pc.gov.au or by contacting Media and Publications on + 61 (3) 9653 2244. FOREWORD III Foreword This study draws together and extends previous research by the Productivity Commission on the role of the private sector in the conservation of biodiversity. Aspects of importance in enhancing the role of (private) markets include the existence of regulatory constraints, the possible use of a statutory duty of care and the thorny question of 'who pays?' for biodiversity conservation. The public sector has long featured as a prominent provider of conservation services through the national parks and reserves system, whereas private sector activities, often on private land, have usually been less apparent. However, an efficient and effective contribution by both sectors is critical to ensuring that appropriate outcomes can be achieved and that the benefits of biodiversity can be enjoyed by future generations. Understanding how best to do that is an important challenge for governments and society at large. The role of this study, and the earlier research which underpins it, is not to identify specific jurisdictional reforms but rather to highlight key areas for more detailed consideration. The report is part of a wider Productivity Commission research program on the role of markets and governments in achieving better environmental outcomes. A following study will look at the scope for enhancing the performance of public sector provision.
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