ACCC Consultation Hub

Policy options for e-bike safety

The ACCC invites you to have your say on the supply of safe e-bikes. We have published a consultation paper, which you can find linked at the bottom of this page. In this paper we outline: background information about e-bike safety the problem and hazards caused by unsafe e-bikes...

Closes 30 November 2026

Limited review of the child restraint systems for use in motor vehicles mandatory safety standard - consultation on exposure draft safety standard

The ACCC is conducting a limited review of the mandatory safety standard for child restraint systems for use in in motor vehicles — the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 - Consumer Protection Notice No. 3 of 2014 - Safety Standard: Child Restraint Systems for use in Motor Vehicles (the mandatory...

Closes 2 December 2026

Mobile services inquiry consumer survey

The ACCC is conducting an inquiry into mobile services and regional mobile coverage across Australia. This will determine whether regulation would improve consumer outcomes which may include: infrastructure investment better coverage greater choice improved service quality. ...

Closes 10 December 2026

Limited review of the pedal bicycles mandatory standard - consultation on exposure draft safety standard

The ACCC is conducting a limited review of the mandatory safety standard for pedal bicycles — the Trade Practices Act 1974 - Consumer Protection Notice No. 6 of 2004 - Consumer Product Safety Standard: Pedal Bicycles: Safety Requirements (the mandatory standard). We are seeking your views on...

Closed 10 November 2026

Stakeholder survey - ACCC review of compliance and enforcement policy and priorities for 2027-28

The ACCC is an independent Commonwealth statutory agency that promotes competition and protects consumers across Australia. We encourage compliance and undertake enforcement action under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (the Act). One way we do this is through our annual compliance...

Closed 16 October 2026

Limited review of the toys containing magnets mandatory safety standard

The ACCC invites you to have your say on the proposed updates to the mandatory standard for toys containing magnets ( Consumer Goods (Toys Containing Magnets) Safety Standard 2020 ) (the mandatory standard). The mandatory standard first came into effect in 2010 and was last updated in 2020. ...

Closed 31 July 2026

Limited review of the aquatic toys mandatory standard - consultation on exposure draft safety standard

The ACCC is conducting a limited review of the mandatory safety standard for aquatic toys – the Consumer Goods (Aquatic Toys) Safety Standard 2020 . We are seeking your views on the exposure draft Consumer Goods (Aquatic Toys) Safety Standard 2026 linked at the bottom of this page. We propose...

Closed 28 May 2026

Water markets decisions information session for irrigation infrastructure operators and others - April 2026

New laws come into effect on 1 July 2026 that impose obligations on certain water market participants to announce water markets decisions. These aim to improve the function and governance of the Murray-Darling Basin water markets, and increase overall market confidence, integrity and trust. ...

Closed 27 April 2026