TCF’s IMP Issues Assessment
Interference dated 19 October 2007, which set out
the industry’s recommendations on various issues relating
to interference management in an unbundled environment.
It is likely that these elements will be included in the
Commission’s STD for UBA and UCLL. Tony chaired the
TCF Working Party that developed these recommendations.
TCF’s Backhaul Recommendations
dated 31 August 2007, which set out the industry’s
recommendations on non-pricing issues relating to backhaul
services for unbundled bitstream access (UBA) and unbundled
copper local loop (UCLL). These elements are to be included
in Telecom's STD proposal, which was filed with the Commission
on 28 September 2007. Tony chaired the TCF Working Party
that developed these recommendations.
TCF’s UBA Recommendations
dated 19 June 2007, which sets out the industry’s unanimous
recommendations on certain key technical and operational
standards relating to Telecom’s wholesale provision
of ‘naked’ unbundled bitstream services (without
also having to purchase normal phone services). These standards
are to be included in Telecom's STD proposal relating to
‘naked’ unbundled bitstream services, which is
to be filed with the Commission on 11 July 2007. Tony chaired
the TCF Working Party that agreed these recommendations
TCF's LLU Recommendations
dated 18 May 2007, which sets out the industry’s unanimous
recommendations on certain key technical and operational
standards relating to Telecom’s wholesale provision
of access to unbundled local loop lines, and colocation
for LLU equipment. These standards were included in Telecom's
STD proposals relating to unbundled lines access and colocation,
which was filed with the Commission on 12 June 2007. Tony
chaired the TCF Working Parties that agreed these recommendations
Phase 1
Report on Local Loop Unbundling and Naked DSL, Telecommunications
Carriers’ Forum (TCF), 20 December 2006. Tony
is the independent chairperson of industry working parties
established by the TCF to develop technical and operational
standards for the implementation of local loop unbundling
and ‘naked’ DSL services in New Zealand. This
report sets out the TCF’s analysis of the issues and
options, with recommendations on the preferred approach.
New
Zealand Law Commission Report on Life Insurance 2004:
This report sets out the Law Commission's analysis and recommendations
in relation to reforming the life insurance legislation.
Tony assisted on the policy framework, economic costs and
benefits analysis, and recommendations, particularly in
relation to securities market elements
Analysis
of Draft Constitution of Meat and Wool New Zealand,
30 June 2003: Prepared for Federated Farmers, this report
reviewed the proposed constitution for Meat and Wool New
Zealand and made various recommendations on how it should
have been changed to provide better safeguards on the efficient
use of levy funds
Kiwifruit Fruit Industry Restructuring
Act 1999: Tony led the team that prepared this
legislation, which provided for the deregulation and corporatisation
of the New Zealand Kiwifruit Board
Apple and Pear Industry Restructuring
Act 1999 (repealed with the privatisation of ENZA
New Zealand): Tony led the team that prepared this legislation,
which provided for the deregulation and corporatisation
of the New Zealand Apple and Pear Board
Dairy Industry Restructuring Bill
1999 : Tony assisted in preparing this legislation,
which provided for the deregulation and corporatisation
of the New Zealand Dairy Board
Draft Compulsory Levies
Bill 1999: Tony led the team that prepared this
legislation, which provided a new regime by which organisations
like the Meat, Wool and Pork Boards could raise compulsory
levies from producers for public good activities.
Ngai Tahu Claims Settlement Act
1998: This statute sets out and gives effect to
the deed of settlement between the Crown and Ngai Tahu.
Tony was closely involved in the process for the Crown,
including the preparation of the deed of settlement
Treaty of Waitangi (Fisheries
Claims) Settlement Act 1992: This statute sets
out and gives effect to the Deed of Settlement between the
Crown and Maori in relation to Treaty fisheries claims.
Tony was involved in various aspects of the deed's drafting
