Allan Fels
Allan Fels is the chairman Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, former chairman of the Australian National Mental Health Commission and former commissioner of the recent Victorian royal commission into mental health
Opinion
Competition
Why the government’s merger law shake-up gets a tick from me
The government’s merger reforms herald a significant shake-up for competition policy in Australia that will deliver direct benefit to everyone from consumers to big business.
- by Allan Fels
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Opinion
Aviation
By protecting Qantas, the government backs corporations over consumers
When most Australians are struggling to pay their bills, government intervention to protect a company making record profits does not appear to be in the interests of the people.
- by Allan Fels
Opinion
Cosmetic Cowboys
The cosmetic surgery industry needs shock therapy and must be shut down
The only way to get the change needed to protect the public from serious injuries is to close down the entire industry for a period of three to six months.
- by Allan Fels
Opinion
Cosmetic Cowboys
Cosmetic surgery industry needs more than a tummy tuck
This under-regulated corner of medicine does not need to be killed off, but it does need serious oversight.
- by Allan Fels
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