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ACCC Dairy Inquiry farmer consultation forums
The ACCC is inviting dairy farmers to participate in a series of public forums as part of the ACCC’s Dairy Inquiry. The purpose of the forums is to hear directly from dairy farmers about competition and fair trading issues that affect them. The Dairy Inquiry commenced in November 2016 and is examining competition between milk processors, contracting and pricing practices, retail pricing, and transparency. Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss issues directly with ACCC... MoreClosed 23 March 2017 -
ACCC report to the Senate on private health insurance
The ACCC is consulting on its 18th annual report to the Senate on the private health insurance industry for the period 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016. The ACCC is tasked by an order of the Senate to report on any anti‑competitive or other practices by health insurers or providers which reduce the extent of health cover for consumers and increase their out-of-pocket medical and other expenses. This year, the ACCC will produce a focussed report that provides an update on key consumer and... MoreClosed 17 March 2017 -
ACCC review of Healthe Care’s proposal to buy Pulse Health, including the Forster Private Hospital
Healthe Care is planning to buy Pulse Health who owns 12 healthcare facilities in Australia – five in NSW, four in Queensland, and three in Victoria. In particular, Pulse Health owns the Forster Private Hospital (formerly known as the Cape Hawke Community Private Hospital). Healthe Care owns the Mayo Private Hospital. If Healthe Care buys Pulse Health, it will own the only two private hospitals in the Forster/Great Lakes and Taree/Manning areas of NSW. The ACCC is considering... MoreClosed 28 February 2017 -
Review of the mandatory safety standard for treadmills
The ACCC invites you to have your say on the issues and policy options in the consultation paper on the review of the mandatory safety standard for treadmills. The issues in this paper have been briefly summarised below, please refer to the document for further details. The ACCC prefers submissions to be provided via the ACCC consultation hub. Alternatively, interested parties can email submissions to productsafety.regulation@accc.gov.au Submissions can also be made via post to: ... MoreClosed 24 February 2017 -
Review of the mandatory safety standard for balloon blowing kits
The ACCC invites you to have your say on the issues and policy options in the consultation paper on the review of the mandatory safety standard for balloon blowing kits. The issues in this paper have been briefly summarised below, please refer to the document for further details. The ACCC prefers submissions to be provided via the ACCC consultation hub. Alternatively, interested parties can email submissions to productsafety.regulation@accc.gov.au Submissions can also be made via... MoreClosed 24 February 2017 -
Combined superfast broadband access service & local bitstream access service final access determination inquiry
The ACCC is undertaking a combined public inquiry to make a final access determination (FAD) for the superfast broadband access service (SBAS) and the local bitstream access service (LBAS). The SBAS and LBAS are wholesale services supplied on non-NBN networks able to be used by access seekers to supply downstream superfast broadband retail markets. Both services are Layer 2 bitstream fixed line services capable of a transmission rate of 25 Mbps or more. Under the Competition and... MoreClosed 17 February 2017 -
Review of the mandatory safety standard for pedal bicycles
The ACCC invites you to have your say on the issues and policy options in the consultation paper on the review of the mandatory safety standard for bicycles. The issues in this paper have been briefly summarised below, please refer to the document for further details. The ACCC prefers submissions to be provided via the ACCC consultation hub. Alternatively, interested parties can email submissions to productsafety.regulation@accc.gov.au Submissions can also be made via post to: ... MoreClosed 16 December 2016 -
Review of the mandatory safety standard for disposable cigarette lighters
The ACCC invites you to have your say on the issues and policy options in the consultation paper on the review of the mandatory safety standard for disposable cigarette lighters. The issues in this paper have been briefly summarised below, please refer to the document for further details. The ACCC prefers submissions to be provided via the ACCC consultation hub. Alternatively, interested parties can email submissions to productsafety.regulation@accc.gov.au Submissions can also be... MoreClosed 9 December 2016 -
Review of the mandatory safety standard for moveable soccer goals
The ACCC invites you to have your say on the issues and policy options in the consultation paper for the review of the mandatory safety standard for moveable soccer goals. The issues in this paper have been briefly summarised below, please refer to the document for further details. The ACCC prefers submissions to be provided via the ACCC consultation hub. Alternatively, interested parties can email submissions to: productsafety.regulation@accc.gov.au . Submissions can also be made... MoreClosed 25 November 2016 -
Review of mandatory safety standard for swimming and flotation aids
The ACCC invites you to have your say on the issues and policy options in the consultation paper for the review of the mandatory safety standard for swimming and flotation aids. The issues in this paper have been briefly summarised below, please refer to the document for further details. The ACCC prefers submissions to be provided via the ACCC consultation hub. Alternatively, interested parties can email submissions to: productsafety.regulation@accc.gov.au Submissions can also be... MoreClosed 25 November 2016 -
Review of the mandatory safety standard for vehicle recovery straps
The ACCC invites you to have your say on the issues and policy options in the consultation paper on the review of the mandatory safety standard for vehicle recovery straps. The issues in this paper have been briefly summarised below, please refer to the document for further details. The ACCC prefers submissions to be provided via the ACCC consultation hub. Alternatively, interested parties can email submissions to productsafety.regulation@accc.gov.au Submissions can also be made... MoreClosed 25 November 2016 -
Review of the mandatory safety standard for basketball rings and backboards
The ACCC invites you to have your say on the issues and policy options in the consultation paper on the review of the mandatory safety standard for basketball rings and backboards. The issues in this paper have been briefly summarised below, please refer to the document for further details. The ACCC prefers submissions to be provided via the ACCC consultation hub. Alternatively, interested parties can email submissions to productsafety.regulation@accc.gov.au Submissions can also be... MoreClosed 25 November 2016 -
Domestic mobile roaming service declaration inquiry
The ACCC is undertaking a public inquiry into whether to declare a domestic mobile roaming service. A domestic mobile roaming service would allow mobile network operators to provide mobile services in areas where they do not have their own mobile network by accessing the network of another mobile network operator. Network coverage is a key feature of mobile services and a feature that mobile network operators use to compete with each other. All of the mobile operators have extended their... MoreClosed 25 November 2016 -
Review of the mandatory safety standard for baby bath aids
The ACCC invites you to have your say on the issues and policy options in the consultation paper on the review of the mandatory standard for baby bath aids. The issues in this paper have been briefly summarised below, please refer to the document for further details. The ACCC prefers submissions to be provided via the ACCC consultation hub. Alternatively, interested parties can email submissions to productsafety.regulation@accc.gov.au Submissions can also be made via post to: ... MoreClosed 25 November 2016 -
Review of the safety standards for hydraulic trolley jacks, vehicle support stands and portable ramps for vehicles.
The ACCC invites you to have your say on the issues and policy options in the consultation paper on the review of the mandatory standards for hydraulic trolley jacks, vehicle support stands and portable ramps for vehicles. The issues in this paper have been briefly summarised below, please refer to the document for further details. The ACCC prefers submissions to be provided via the ACCC consultation hub. Alternatively, interested parties can email submissions to ... MoreClosed 18 November 2016 -
Review of the mandatory safety standard for exercise cycles
The ACCC invites you to have your say on the issues and policy options in the consultation paper on the review of the mandatory safety standard for exercise cycles. The issues in this paper have been briefly summarised below, please refer to the document for further details. The ACCC prefers submissions to be provided via the ACCC consultation hub. Alternatively, interested parties can email submissions to productsafety.regulation@accc.gov.au Submissions can also be made via post... MoreClosed 18 November 2016 -
Review of the mandatory safety standard for bicycle helmets
The ACCC invites you to have your say on the issues and policy options in the consultation paper for the review of the mandatory safety standard for bicycle helmets. The issues in this paper have been briefly summarised below, please refer to the document for further details. The ACCC prefers submissions to be provided via the ACCC consultation hub. Alternatively, interested parties can email submissions to: productsafety.regulation@accc.gov.au Submissions can also be made... MoreClosed 18 November 2016 -
Standard review - children's nightwear
The ACCC invites you to have your say on the issues and policy options in the consultation paper on the review of the mandatory standard for children's nightwear. The issues in this paper have been briefly summarised below, please refer to the document for further details. The ACCC prefers submissions to be provided via the ACCC consultation hub. Alternatively, interested parties can email submissions to productsafety.regulation@accc.gov.au Submissions can also be made via post to: ... MoreClosed 14 November 2016 -
Wholesale ADSL service declaration inquiry 2016 - draft decision
On 4 July 2016 the ACCC released a discussion paper commencing a public inquiry into whether the wholesale asymmetrical digital subscriber line (ADSL) service should continue to be declared. Submissions were due on 29 July 2016. On 14 October 2016 the ACCC released a report of its draft decision to the inquiry. The ACCC has formed the preliminary view to extend declaration of the wholesale ADSL service for five years. The ACCC is inviting submissions from interested parties on the draft... MoreClosed 14 November 2016 -
New car retailing industry market study
The ACCC is conducting a market study of the new car retailing industry. The study will focus on competition and consumer issues that may be present or emerging in the industry. This market study will examine whether industry practices are consistent with what we would expect from a competitive market. In particular, practices relating to: consumer guarantees, warranties and new cars fuel consumption, carbon dioxide (CO 2 ), and noxious emissions, and car performance ... MoreClosed 14 November 2016 -
Standard review - Sunglasses consultation
The ACCC invites you to have your say on the issues and policy options in the consultation paper on the review of the mandatory standard for sunglasses. The issues in this paper has been briefly summarised below, please refer to the document for further details. The ACCC prefers submissions to be provided via the ACCC consultation hub. Alternatively, interested parties can email submissions to productsafety.regulation@accc.gov.au Submissions can also be made via post to: ... MoreClosed 14 November 2016 -
Review of the mandatory safety standard for babies' dummies
The ACCC invites you to have your say on the issues and policy options in the consultation paper on the review of the mandatory standard for babies' dummies. The issues in this paper have been briefly summarised above, please refer to the document for further details. The ACCC prefers submissions to be provided via the ACCC consultation hub. Alternatively, interested parties can email submissions to productsafety.regulation@accc.gov.au Submissions can also be made via post to: ... MoreClosed 11 November 2016 -
Standard review - Elastic luggage straps
The ACCC invites you to have your say on the proposed change detailed in the attached consultation paper on the review of the mandatory standard for elastic luggage straps. The change in this paper has been briefly summarised below, please refer to the document for further details. The ACCC prefers submissions to be provided via the ACCC consultation hub. Alternatively, interested parties can email submissions to productsafety.regulation@accc.gov.au Submissions can also be made via... MoreClosed 4 November 2016 -
Draft framework for concerted practices guidelines
On 5 September 2016 the Australian Government announced that it is consulting on an exposure draft of the Competition and Consumer Amendment (Competition Policy Review) Bill. The purpose of the Bill is to implement, in part, reforms identified by the Competition Policy Review. One area of reform included in the exposure Bill is to amend the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 to introduce prohibitions against concerted practices that substantially lessen competition. A concerted practice is... MoreClosed 28 October 2016 -
Proposed acquisition of Australian Regional Media by News Corp
On 6 October 2016, the ACCC released a Statement of Issues (SoI) in relation on the proposed acquisition of Australian Regional Media (ARM) by News Corp (News). We invite submissions from industry participants in response to the SoI. The SoI seeks to give the ACCC’s preliminary views on competition issues arising from the proposed acquisition, identify areas of further inquiry and give all parties an opportunity to comment on the proposed acquisition. In particular, we invite submissions... MoreClosed 27 October 2016 -
Combined superfast broadband access service & local bitstream access service final access determination inquiry
The ACCC is undertaking a combined public inquiry to make a final access determination (FAD) for the superfast broadband access service (SBAS) and the local bitstream access service (LBAS). The SBAS and LBAS are wholesale services supplied on non-NBN networks able to be used by access seekers to supply downstream superfast broadband retail markets. Both services are Layer 2 bitstream fixed line services capable of a transmission rate of 25 Mbps or more. Under the Competition and... MoreClosed 21 October 2016 -
Draft Media Merger Guidelines
On 26 August 2016, the ACCC released draft Media Merger Guidelines. It invites public comment on these draft guidelines. The draft guidelines highlight particular issues likely to be relevant to the ACCC’s assessment of a media merger under section 50 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (the Act). They also include a number of case studies to illustrate the ACCC’s approach in past media mergers. The draft guidelines are an update to those originally released in August 2006.... MoreClosed 14 October 2016 -
Communications Market Study: Competition in evolving communications markets
The ACCC is undertaking a market study to better understand how the communications sector is changing and whether competition is working effectively and producing good outcomes for consumers and industry. We are also looking to identify whether there are any issues or potential issues that could hamper competition and impact consumers over the next five years and beyond. If required, the ACCC will also identify potential options to address any issues that emerge. Rapid technological... MoreClosed 14 October 2016 -
Strategic Review 2016
Thank you for taking part in the ACCC 2016 strategic review. By providing your input on what emerging issues you or your organisation have recently identified, you will help us learn what issues are affecting Australian consumers and small businesses. The survey will ask you to provide examples of the issue and, where possible, some evidence of the conduct. You can remain anonymous, or provide contact details so the ACCC can contact you about your answers. This survey is about industry... MoreClosed 10 October 2016 -
Draft framework for misuse of market power guidelines
On 5 September 2016 the Australian Government announced that it is consulting on an exposure draft of the Competition and Consumer Amendment (Competition Policy Review) Bill. The purpose of the Bill is to implement, in part, reforms identified by the Competition Policy Review. One area of reform included in the Bill is to amend the misuse of market power prohibition, section 46, of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (CCA). If the Bill is enacted, the ACCC will publish guidelines about its... MoreClosed 3 October 2016
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