Open Consultations
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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...
Closes 28 May 2026
Closed Consultations
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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
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Water markets decisions information session - Government agencies - 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 20 April 2026
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Limited review of the baby bath aids mandatory safety standard
The ACCC invites you to have your say on the proposed updates to the mandatory standard for baby bath aids – Consumer Goods (Baby Bath Aids) Safety Standard 2017 . The mandatory standard first came into effect in 2005 and was last updated in 2017. The mandatory standard contains requirements...
Closed 6 March 2026
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Water market manipulation and insider trading prohibitions information session - March 2026
New laws come into effect on 1 July 2026 that make certain water markets activity illegal. These aim to improve the function and governance of the Murray-Darling Basin water markets, and increase overall market confidence, integrity and trust. What the session will cover Join our free...
Closed 2 March 2026
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Limited review of the toys containing lead and other elements mandatory safety standard
The ACCC invites you to have your say on the proposed updates to the mandatory standard for toys containing lead and other elements. The mandatory standard ( Trade Practices Act 1974 - Consumer Protection Notice No. 1 of 2009 – Consumer Product Safety Standard: Lead and Certain Elements...
Closed 12 December 2025