Date

2 September 2011

(EFIC, Canberra, 1 September 2011) The Minister for Trade has announced an inquiry by the Productivity Commission into Australia’s export credit arrangements.  In undertaking the inquiry, the Productivity Commission will consider arrangements for the provision of export credit through the Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (EFIC). EFIC is reviewed on a regular basis with the last review taking place in 2006. Over the course of the inquiry, the Commission will consult widely with government agencies and with private sector organisations, relevant professional and interested parties.