The John Hyde Archives

Historic archive of articles and newspaper columns written by former Australian politician John Hyde OAM.

Regulations

The NFF and the Balderstone Report

Protectionism  Industrial Relations  Regulations  Trade 

  • The report states that Australia's comparatively efficient agriculture is burdened with unnecessary regulation.
  • It is in Australia's interest that the agricultural industry propers while remaining efficient.
  • Australian agriculture suffers a considerable burden placed upon it by protected industries and trade unions and is under the mercy of international prices.
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The Eternal Nanny

Regulations  Individual Rights 

  • Society gravitates towards the least regulated activities
  • Even our bodies have become the property of the state.
  • Governments offer us a security blanket that is useless and prevents us from developing survival skills.
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High Buildings to Jump Off

Regulations 

  • Regulations should be minimal, simple and certain.
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Town Planning

Regulations 

  • Town planning reform offers many opportunities to improve economic efficiency and increase living standards as a result.
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