CER benefits 'uncertain'

Thirty years of CER between Australia and New Zealand had made a big difference to trade barriers when it was first implemented but its overall benefits are harder to quantify, a joint report between the two countries' Productivity Commissions says.

The report, timed to coincide with the 30th anniversary of the Closer Economic Relations agreement, also recommends Kiwis living long-term in Australia be granted better access to welfare and citizenship rights ... READ MORE

Released by Fairfax - 13 December 2012