Open Consultations
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Supermarkets inquiry consumer survey
The ACCC is examining the pricing practices of the supermarkets and the relationship between wholesale, including farmgate and retail prices. We want to hear from you about how you choose where to buy your groceries, and which products you buy. We also want to hear about any particular...
Closes 2 April 2024
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Supermarkets inquiry issues paper
The ACCC is conducting an inquiry into pricing and competition in Australia's supermarket sector. We will examine competitive dynamics in the retail supply of groceries and in associated supply chains. We will also have particular regard to how prices are set at different levels of the supply...
Closes 2 April 2024
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Developing a toolkit to help consumer-facing energy businesses identify vulnerability
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) is developing a toolkit to help consumer-facing energy businesses identify and engage with consumers experiencing vulnerability. The toolkit aims to share insights that consumer-facing energy businesses (including energy retailers) can adapt to their...
Closes 5 April 2024
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Qantas - Flight cancellation survey
On 31 August 2023, the ACCC commenced proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia alleging that between May and July 2022, Qantas cancelled a large number of flights and: offered for sale, and accepted payment for, flights which it had already cancelled; and falsely represented to...
Closes 30 June 2024
Closed Consultations
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Proposed merger of Sigma and Chemist Warehouse Group - stakeholder survey
The ACCC is seeking your views on the proposed merger of Sigma Healthcare Limited (Sigma) and CW Group Holdings Limited (Chemist Warehouse) (the proposed merger). Chemist Warehouse and Sigma both operate in the pharmacy supply chain, including as wholesalers, distributors and franchisors for a...
Closed 28 March 2024
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CDR participant guidance survey
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) wants to better understand the guidance needs of Consumer Data Right (CDR) stakeholders. This survey is for businesses and individuals who are holders or receivers of CDR data, or who provide services to these parties. For example, this...
Closed 25 March 2024
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Consumer product safety - mandatory reporting - industry survey
This survey aims to gather information from suppliers about their understanding of, and compliance with, the mandatory reporting requirements in the Australian Consumer Law. The information obtained in this survey is anonymous (however you have the option to provide contact details) and will inform...
Closed 10 March 2024
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Global Payments' proposed acquisition of School Bytes - stakeholder survey
The ACCC is seeking your views on the proposed acquisition of School Bytes Learning Pty Ltd (School Bytes) by Global Payments Australia 1 Pty Ltd (Global Payments) (the Proposed Acquisition). Global Payments is a payments technology company and its subsidiary Sentral Pty Ltd (Sentral) supplies...
Closed 8 March 2024
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Toppling Furniture Survey – Suitability of ASTM F2057-23
The ACCC is considering whether stability and tip-over restraint/anchoring requirements set out in ASTM F2057–23 Standard Safety Specification for Clothing Storage Units (the Furniture Standard), including the requirement for tip-over restraints or anchors to comply with ASTM F3096-23 Standard...
Closed 8 February 2024