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NOLA embraces commitment and clarity on occupational licensing reforms

The Chair of the National Occupational Licensing Authority’s Board (NOLA), Elizabeth Crouch, has welcomed statements by business and government leaders reaffirming their commitment to reform of Australia’s occupational licensing system. Read full story.

13 April 2012 COAG meeting

At the 13 April COAG meeting, COAG further committed to work toward agreement to the framing legislation and regulation for the national licensing reform by the end of 2012. Given the complexity of the reform, COAG has announced that it will now commence from 2013. Read communique.

Formation of COAG Business Forum

On 6 March 2012, the Prime Minister announced the formation of a COAG Business Forum to improve the cooperation between the private and public sectors on economic regulation.

The transcript is available here.

COAG reform agenda – appoints board of the national licensing authority

A new board and Chair of the inaugural National Occupational Licensing Authority (NOLA) have been appointed as part of the Australian Governments’ (COAG) reform agenda. Read full story.

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NOLA Chief Executive Officer

The newly established National Occupational Licensing Authority (NOLA) wishes to appoint an outstanding Chief Executive Offcer as its first executive.

PLEASE NOTE: Applications for the National Occupational Licensing Authority (NOLA) Chief Executive Officer have closed.

Sydney to host new National Occupational Licensing Authority

Sydney will be home to the new National Occupational Licensing Authority (NOLA) and a national search is underway for a CEO for the new organisation.