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  • Consultation on broadband speed claims

    The ACCC wants to see consumers provided with better information about broadband speeds, to improve competition and consumer outcomes in the retail broadband market. We have observed that broadband retail service providers (RSPs) have generally been slow to provide consumers with information that readily identifies the performance and speed characteristics of fixed broadband services and plans. We are concerned that a lack of accurate information increases the likelihood that consumers... More
    Opened 26 July 2016

  • Consultation on the ACCC Media Code of Conduct

    One of the recommendations of the Final Report of the Competition Policy Review (Harper Review) was that the ACCC should adopt a Media Code of Conduct. Recommendation 52 stated: The ACCC should establish, publish and report against a Code of Conduct for its dealings with the media with the aim of strengthening the perception of its impartiality in enforcing the law. The Code of Conduct should be developed with reference to the principles outlined in the 2003 Review of the Competition... More
    Opened 11 July 2016

  • Certified Free Range Pasture Finished Cattle CTM – Ceres Agricultural Company

    The ACCC is considering an application from the Ceres Agricultural Company Pty Ltd (Ceres) to register a Free Range Pasture Finished certification trade mark (the CTM). Background Ceres intends that the Free Range Pasture Finished CTM will provide a certification to verify how cattle that are intended for slaughter for food supply have been raised in relation to: the health, welfare and management of animals their access to pasture the impact of production... More
    Opened 4 July 2016

  • Wholesale ADSL service declaration inquiry 2016

    On 4 July 2016 the ACCC commenced a public inquiry into whether the wholesale asymmetrical digital subscriber line (ADSL) service should continue to be declared. Under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 the ACCC must review the current wholesale ADSL service declaration before it expires in February 2017. The ACCC has issued a discussion paper inviting submissions on whether declaration of wholesale ADSL services would promote the long-term interests of end-users, including whether... More
    Opened 4 July 2016

  • CLIP e-learning survey

    Welcome to the CLIP survey about e-learning and online courses in investigation skills. There are ten short questions for you to answer that will assist the CLIP team in their research on e-learning and online delivery of training that will best serve the competition agencies of the ASEAN region. The survey should take you no longer than ten minutes Please take the time to answer the questions honestly and to the best of your ability. More
    Opened 23 June 2016

  • Draft guidelines for Part XIC declaration provisions for telecommunications services

    On 1 June 2016, the ACCC released draft guidelines for Part XIC declaration provisions for telecommunications services. It invites public comment on these draft guidelines. The draft guidelines provide information about the processes for declaring a service, including an explanation of the differences between how a National Broadband Network (NBN) and non-NBN service can be declared. The key concepts to be applied by the ACCC in considering whether to declare a service are also outlined in... More
    Opened 1 June 2016

  • International standards consultation

    We’re seeking comment on a proposed list of international standards associations to include in a regulation related to product safety standards. Comments from stakeholders will inform ACCC advice to the Minister who will then decide on the list. Using trusted international standards for product safety regulation can be better for Australian consumers and for the Australian market. It can make it easier for global suppliers to comply with Australian safety requirements and reduce... More
    Opened 9 May 2016

  • ACCC cattle and beef market public consultation forums

    The ACCC is inviting people involved with cattle and beef markets to participate in a series of regional forums. The forums are a part of the ACCC’s recently announced market study into the cattle and beef industry. The purpose of these forums is to hear directly from farmers and other people in the cattle and beef industry about competition and fair trading issues that concern them. Any interested parties are welcome to attend the forums. Tuesday 7 June 2016, 1pm-3.30pm,... More
    Opened 3 May 2016

  • Horticulture and viticulture regional workshops

    The ACCC is holding a series of regional workshops to speak with people in the horticulture and viticulture industries about the competition and fair-trading issues that affect them. The ACCC will provide information about the protections and obligations contained in the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (CCA). Any interested parties are welcome to attend the workshops. Monday 6 June 2016, 10am-1.30pm, Shepparton Golf Club, Golf Drive, Shepparton, VIC Friday 10 June... More
    Opened 28 April 2016

  • 2016 ACCC/AER Regulatory Conference

    The future of economic regulation: does the conventional wisdom still apply? The 2016 ACCC/AER Regulatory Conference will be held at the Sofitel Hotel, Brisbane on Thursday 4 th (commencing 8:30am) and Friday 5th August (finishing at 1pm, with lunch available from 1pm to 2pm). The cost to attend the conference is $1500 per delegate, or $1400 per delegate for 3 or more delegates from the same organisation. Note, this does not include accommodation. The ACCC will provide for... More
    Opened 22 April 2016

  • Market study on petrol prices in Cairns

    Cairns is the fourth regional location to be studied by the ACCC under the petrol monitoring arrangements announced by the then Minister for Small Business, the Hon Bruce Billson MP, in December 2014. The aims of this market study are to explain why prices are higher in Cairns relative to the larger capital cities and to explain each component of the prices paid at the bowser. The ACCC is using its compulsory information gathering powers under Section 95ZK of the Competition and... More
    Opened 19 April 2016

  • ACCC report to the Senate on private health insurance

    The ACCC is consulting on its 17th annual report to the Senate on the private health insurance industry for the period 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015. The ACCC will produce a report that focusses on a key issue identified in the 2013-14 report, namely the issue of policy changes that are not being appropriately communicated to consumers leading to unexpected costs and inadequate coverage. Specifically, the ACCC is interested in examining: whether changes to policies are... More
    Opened 24 March 2016

  • Review of the mandatory standard for bunk beds

    The ACCC is reviewing the mandatory safety standard for bunk beds. Stakeholders are invited to make written submissions on the consultation paper and draft regulation impact statement by close of business 11 April 2016. Consultation hub is the preferred way of receiving submissions, however stakeholders may also provide submissions via: Email: productsafety.regulation@accc.gov.au Post: Director Standards, Policy and Liaison Consumer Product Safety Branch Australian... More
    Opened 29 February 2016

  • Energy Made Easy retailer feedback survey

    Dear Colleagues and EME users, The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) redeveloped its Energy Made Easy (EME) website during 2014-15, with it launching publicly on 25 June 2015. The redevelopment project aimed to improve the performance and functionality of the website, as well as improve the consumer experience when using the website. This project, EME Phase II, was primarily to enable the website to accommodate a greater volume of offers, including more complex time of use offers.... More
    Opened 20 January 2016

  • 2016 Ruby Hutchison Memorial Lecture & National Consumer Congress

    In 2016, the ACCC will be hosting two key consumer events of the calendar year in Sydney– the annual Ruby Hutchison Memorial Lecture (co-hosted with CHOICE) and the National Consumer Congress. Ruby Hutchison Memorial Lecture Tuesday 15 March 2016, Sydney Conservatorium of Music (5:30 - 7:30pm) Is conscious consumption a responsibility or a right? Do consumer choices really make any difference? And what is the role of consumer organisations and regulators? The ACCC and... More
    Opened 4 December 2015

  • Water charge rules review - draft advice

    The review of the water charge rules allows for multiple opportunities for stakeholder comment. Following the release of the issues paper in May 2015, the ACCC conducted extensive face-to-face consultations with key stakeholders, including infrastructure operators, representative groups and Basin state governments. This consultation also included holding a series of public forums in major irrigation communities across the Murray-Darling Basin where interested parties attended and... More
    Opened 24 November 2015

  • Superfast broadband access service declaration inquiry

    On 6 November 2015, the ACCC released a report of its draft decision for the SBAS declaration inquiry. In the report the ACCC indicates that it intends to declare a superfast broadband access service for five years. The ACCC invites submission on the draft decision by 4 December 2015. More
    Opened 6 November 2015

  • Strategic Review 2015

    Thank you for taking part in the ACCC 2015 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 for 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... More
    Opened 27 October 2015

  • Equestrian Australia notification

    On 30 July 2015, Equestrian Australia (EA) lodged a notification with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). EA proposes to offer equestrian sports event services (Event Services) to owners and/or riders of equestrian sports horses who are members of EA (Entrants), on condition that, in certain circumstances, horses have been vaccinated against the Hendra virus. The ACCC is currently assessing that notification. Further information about the notification and related... More
    Opened 25 September 2015

  • Online accommodation booking sector

    The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) is consulting on the online accommodation booking sector in Australia. This questionnaire will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. In your responses you should consider any confidentiality clauses in the agreement you have signed and how much to disclose in the questions inviting free text comments. More
    Opened 8 September 2015

  • Proposed amendments to the Telecommunications Competition Notice Guidelines

    The ACCC is consulting on proposed amendments to the Telecommunications Competition Notice Guidelines (the Guidelines). The Guidelines document includes an overview of the competition notice regime as contained in Part XIB of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth). The Guidelines themselves set out the matters that the ACCC will consider when deciding whether to issue a competition notice and the appropriateness of the ACCC issuing competition notices as opposed to taking other action... More
    Opened 24 August 2015

  • Market study on petrol prices in Armidale

    Armidale is the third regional location being studied by the ACCC under the petrol monitoring arrangements announced by the Minister for Small Business, the Hon Bruce Billson MP, in December 2014. The aims of this market study are to explain why prices are higher in Armidale relative to the larger capital cities and to explain each component of the prices paid at the bowser. The ACCC is using its compulsory information gathering powers under Section 95ZK of the Competition and Consumer... More
    Opened 3 August 2015

  • Proposed NBN Wholesale Market Indicators Report

    The ACCC is consulting on a proposed NBN wholesale market indicators report which would bolster NBN wholesale market information. At a high level information to be disclosed in the report would comprise: Services in operation data through a variety of lenses – access seeker, technology, traffic class, speed tier and region Network capacity data and Services in operation data by access seeker for the Telstra network to enable comparison with the NBN market. ... More
    Opened 31 July 2015

  • Coles proposed acquisition of nine Supabarn supermarkets – ACCC consumer forum in Canberra

    The ACCC is seeking consumer feedback on Coles’ proposed acquisition of nine Supabarn stores. We are holding a consumer forum with members of the public on Monday, 3 August 2015 from 6pm – 8pm in Canberra City. Further details, including the venue, will be provided to attendees after registration. If you are unable to attend, we also welcome written submissions, which you can make following the instructions on the ACCC’s mergers public register . It contains more details about the... More
    Opened 17 July 2015

  • ACCC public forums for the review of the Commonwealth Water Charge Rules

    The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is holding public forums for the review of the water charge rules. The water charge rules regulate how water infrastructure charges are set and applied and how information is published on water planning and management charges in the Murray-Darling Basin. The public forums are an opportunity to discuss water charging arrangements and contribute to the ACCC’s advice on possible amendments to the water charge rules. You can... More
    Opened 16 July 2015

  • PROOF – Pasture Raised On Open Fields CTM

    PROOF – Pasture Raised on Open Fields Pty Ltd advised the ACCC that it has written to IP Australia withdrawing its application to register CTM number 1635381. As a result, the ACCC’s role in considering the application has now ceased. Application Broadly, PROOF’s CTM is intended to provide consumers with “proof” that the products bearing one of the symbols below has been produced from animals that have been treated ethically and raised in a free range production system. ... More
    Opened 29 June 2015

  • Criteria for accepting international product safety standards and risk assessments

    The ACCC is consulting on criteria for accepting international product safety standards and risk assessments. The consultation paper (below) identifies the three draft criteria the ACCC will use when developing and reviewing product safety standards and bans. The adoption of international standards and risk assessments supports the Government's overall objective to reduce the regulatory burden on business, community organisations, families and individuals. Please review the... More
    Opened 11 May 2015

  • Market study on petrol prices in Launceston

    Launceston is the second regional location being studied by the ACCC under the petrol monitoring arrangements announced by the Minister for Small Business, the Hon Bruce Billson MP, in December 2014. The aims of this market study are to explain why prices are higher in Launceston relative to the larger capital cities and to explain each component of the prices paid at the bowser. The ACCC is using its compulsory information gathering powers under Section 95ZK of the Competition and... More
    Opened 8 May 2015

  • ACCC and IPA small business scams and cybercrime forum

    Know the risks and protect yourself Scams and cybercrime such as identity theft impose significant financial, legal and reputational costs on thousands of small businesses each year. You are invited to attend a free forum hosted by the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission and the Institute of Public Accountants. Hear from three subject-matter experts about the risks small businesses face and the steps they can take to protect themselves: Dr Louis Geneste,... More
    Opened 21 April 2015

  • Australian Childhood Foundation CTM

    The ACCC is considering an application to register Certification Trade Mark (CTM) number 1585884 from the Australian Childhood Foundation (ACF). Application The ACF’s CTM application is intended to allow organisations to display the mark if they are accredited by the ACF under its Safeguarding Children Program as having best practice standards for protecting children and young people from abuse and exploitation whilst they participate in the organisation’s services and programs.... More
    Opened 15 April 2015
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