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ACCC report to the Senate on private health insurance
The ACCC is consulting on its 16th annual report to the Senate on private health insurance. The ACCC is interested in understanding whether there are particular problems relating to information provision in this industry. This includes examining the role of insurers, health providers and intermediaries in assisting consumers to understand their policies and make informed decisions about accessing health services that best suits their needs. Specifically, the ACCC is interested in... MoreOpened 1 February 2014 -
Australia Post’s proposal to increase prices
On 31 January 2014, Australia Post provided the ACCC with a plan to increase the basic postage rate (BPR) from 60 cents to 70 cents as well as price increases for other large ordinary letter services from 31 March 2014. For consumers with an Australian Government concession card, Australia Post plans to freeze the price of a basic stamp at 60 cents until 2017. The ACCC’s role is to assess Australia Post's proposed price increases, taking into account how efficient Australia Post is in... MoreOpened 31 January 2014 -
Consultation for the review of the mandatory standard for hot water bottles
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is reviewing the mandatory safety standard for hot water bottles . The consultation paper provides information about the issues that are being considered during this review and sets out a proposal for how this safety standard could be updated. Stakeholders are invited to make written submissions on the consultation paper by close of business Monday 3 February 2014 by completing the online questionnaire. In addition to completing the... MoreOpened 13 December 2013 -
Domestic transmission capacity service - draft decision
On 11 July 2013 the ACCC commenced an inquiry into the Domestic Transmission Capacity Service (DTCS) and whether to extend, vary or revoke the DTCS declaration or make a new declaration. The ACCC has formed the preliminary view to vary and extend the DTCS declaration for a further five years and released a report of its draft decision for comment. Submissions from interested parties are due by 5.00pm on Friday, 14 February 2014. MoreOpened 13 December 2013 -
Mobile Terminating Access Service declaration review - 2013
On 27 May 2013 the ACCC commenced an inquiry into whether to extend, vary or revoke the domestic mobile terminating access service (MTAS) declaration, or make a new declaration. The ACCC has formed the preliminary view to vary and extend the DTCS declaration for a further five years and released a draft decision and explanatory report. Submissions from interested parties are due by Friday 14 February 2014. MoreOpened 13 December 2013 -
Gap to Turrawan variation 2013
The ACCC has issued a position paper setting out its preliminary views on ARTC's application to extend the coverage of the HVAU to include Segments from Gap to Turrawan. The ACCC has also published a consultant's report by Marsden Jacob Associates reviewing the Depreciated Optimised Replacement Cost (DORC) valuation that was proposed by ARTC. Interested parties are invited to provide submissions in response to the position paper by close of business on Friday 17 January... MoreOpened 12 December 2013 -
GrainCorp variation to 2011 undertaking
On 12 November 2013, GrainCorp made an application under section 44ZZA(7) of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 to vary its 2011 access undertaking. On 12 December 2013, the ACCC released an issues paper inviting public submissions on GrainCorp's application to vary its Access Undertaking for its Carrington grain terminal in Newcastle. Submissions are due by 31 January 2014. MoreOpened 12 December 2013 -
Australian Made Australian Grown trade mark – proposed rule changes
Australian Made Campaign Limited (AMCL) has applied to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to vary the rules of the Australian Made, Australian Grown certification trade mark. The ACCC is inviting comments on the application. Particular proposed changes relate to: the calculation of licence fees requiring licensees to execute warranties and indemnities instead of statutory declarations adding further examples of processes that are considered... MoreOpened 28 November 2013 -
ACCC Recalls Survey
The ACCC administers the product safety recall provisions of the Australian Consumer Law and monitors the effectiveness of suppliers’ recalls to ensure that unsafe goods are removed from consumers. We are seeking the views of suppliers who have recalled goods to identify potential improvements to ACCC Recalls publications and the online recall notification and reporting tools for suppliers. MoreOpened 21 November 2013 -
Review of the mandatory standard for child car restraints
The ACCC is reviewing the mandatory safety standard for child restraints for use in motor vehicles. The attached consultation paper sets out a detailed proposal and a draft regulation. Stakeholders are invited to make written submissions on the consultation paper by close of business Thursday 16 January 2014. Make a submission Make an online submission . Email: productsafety.regulation@accc.gov.au or send to: Director Regulated Products and Compliance Product... MoreOpened 21 November 2013 -
Immunity policy review
The ACCC published a revised Compliance and Enforcement Policy in early 2013. It outlines that cartel conduct will always be assessed as a priority, irrespective of the sector of the economy in which the activity occurs Domestic and international experience has demonstrated that an effective immunity policy encourages self-reporting of cartel conduct by participants. MoreOpened 30 September 2013 -
E&C Strategic Review 2013
The ACCC conducts an annual review of its Compliance and Enforcement Policy to ensure that its activities are focussed on the current issues affecting Australian consumers and markets. Stakeholder consultation is an important part of the annual review. This survey provides you an opportunity to give your views on the current policy. Your feedback will assist the ACCC to focus its resources on the areas of most importance. The survey The first part of the survey asks for some... MoreOpened 18 September 2013 -
Consumer experiences with in-app purchases
Mobile apps are often available to download free in online stores, but sometime require significant in-app purchases to maximise the experience of the app. In-app purchases may include paying to use an ad-free version of the app, buying extra lives in a game, or paying to access extra content. MoreOpened 10 September 2013 -
Viterra application to extend and vary 2011 undertaking
On 3 September 2013, the ACCC commenced a public consultation process in relation to Viterra’s proposed extension and variation to its 2011 Port Terminal Services Access Undertaking. The ACCC invites public submissions on the application, which are due by 20 September 2013. MoreOpened 3 September 2013 -
ACCC report to the Senate on private health insurance
The ACCC is consulted on its 15th annual report to the Senate on private health insurance. This year the ACCC focused on a discrete issue affecting the private health insurance industry. We examined the practice by some insurers and their intermediaries of using end of financial-year or “tax time” advertising as a tool to encourage consumers to sign up to a fund, or to transfer between funds, in order to “beat the yearly premium increase” or to “avoid crunch time”. The... MoreOpened 6 August 2013 -
State Water's 2014-17 pricing application
Interested parties were invited to provide written submissions on the proposal to the ACCC by close of business Friday 13 September 2013. MoreOpened 5 August 2013 -
Broadband performance monitoring and reporting in the Australian context
The ACCC is considering the implementation of a monitoring and reporting program in relation to the performance of broadband internet services in Australia, subject to securing financial support. A broadband performance monitoring and reporting program would involve testing data transfer rates and other quality of service metrics for broadband services. The ACCC would then compile the resulting data and publicly release reports discussing the results. The purpose of this consultation is... MoreOpened 1 August 2013 -
Australian Certified Organic CTM
The ACCC has received an application to register a certification trade mark (CTM) number 1265568 lodged by Australian Organic Ltd, formerly Biological Farmers of Australia (Australian Organic). The ACCC anticipates issuing an initial assessment in this matter in November. Parties will have the opportunity to respond to the ACCC’s initial assessment prior to a final decision. MoreOpened 30 July 2013 -
Domestic transmission capacity service
On 11 July 2013 the ACCC commenced an inquiry into the domestic transmission capacity service (DTCS) and whether to extend, vary or revoke the DTCS declaration or make a new declaration. Interested parties were invited to make submisions. MoreOpened 11 July 2013 -
Fixed services review
On 11 July 2013, the ACCC commenced a combined public inquiry into the declaration of the fixed line services. These services are the: unconditioned local loop service line sharing service public switched telephone network originating access public switched telephone network terminating access wholesale line rental local carriage service This declaration inquiry is part of the overall review of the fixed line services known as the fixed... MoreOpened 11 July 2013 -
Draft merger review process guidelines
The Australian Consumer and Competition Commission has issued draft Merger Review Process Guidelines 2013 (Process Guidelines) for public comment. The ACCC publishes Process Guidelines to provide businesses and legal practitioners with guidance on the ACCC’s approach to informal reviews of mergers and acquisitions pursuant to section 50 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010. The informal review process enables merger parties to seek the ACCC’s view on whether an acquisition is... MoreOpened 1 July 2013 -
ARTC annual compliance 2012
The Hunter Valley Access Undertaking (HVAU) accepted by the ACCC on 29 June 2011 requires the Australian Rail Track Corporation to submit documentation for the purposes of an annual compliance assessment conducted by the ACCC. These requirements are contained in section 4.10 and Schedule G to the HVAU. On 24 May 2013 ARTC submitted annual compliance documentation relating to the 2012 calendar year. MoreOpened 12 June 2013 -
Mobile terminating access service
On 27 May 2013, the ACCC commenced an inquiry into whether to extend, vary or revoke the domestic mobile terminating access service (MTAS) declaration, or whether to make a new declaration. The ACCC has issued a discussion paper inviting submissions on whether continued declaration of the MTAS will promote the long-term interests of end users. MoreOpened 27 May 2013 -
Proposed variation to Structural Separation undertaking
On 10 May 2013, Telstra wrote to the ACCC proposing a variation to the SSU in relation to the determination of reference prices for future declared services. Telstra proposed this variation in response to a concern raised by the Competitive Carriers Coalition. Interested parties are invited to provide feedback on Telstra’s proposed variations. MoreOpened 10 May 2013 -
Draft authorisation guidelines
The Australian Consumer and Competition Commission has issued draft revised Authorisation Guidelines 2013 for public comment. The revised Authorisation Guidelines are designed to be a reliable, clear and comprehensive guide to explain the authorisation process in the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and the analytical framework applied by the ACCC in assessing applications, including public benefit and detriment. MoreOpened 6 May 2013 -
CBH proposed undertaking variation 2013
Co-operative Bulk Handling made an application under subsection 44ZZA(7) of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 to vary its 2011 undertaking. MoreOpened 30 April 2013 -
ACCC Service Charter
We are seeking your feedback on our new Service Charter. The ACCC Service Charter sets out the standard of service external stakeholders may expect from us and the steps they may take if these standards are not met. It underpins the work we do and informs our external stakeholders how we respond to inquiries and handle complaints. It applies to general correspondence sent directly to us, contact made via our Infocentre, as well as complaints about us. Your feedback will help inform us... MoreOpened 22 April 2013 -
NBN Co Special Access Undertaking
The ACCC released its draft decision on the SAU and a consultation paper on a Notice to Vary the SAU. The draft decision took into account information provided to the ACCC by NBN Co and stakeholders that lodged submissions with the ACCC on the 18 December 2012 SAU. In its draft decision, the ACCC states that it is not satisfied that the SAU has met the statutory criteria under section 152CBD. The consultation paper outlined proposed amendments to the SAU which would facilitate NBN Co's... MoreOpened 4 April 2013 -
Emerald proposed undertaking 2013
On 26 March 2013, Emerald (formerly ABA) lodged a proposed access undertaking for its port terminal services with the ACCC for assessment under section 44ZZA of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010. MoreOpened 26 March 2013 -
Guideline for quality of service monitoring at airports
The ACCC released a paper setting out its proposed changes to the guideline for quality of service monitoring applying at Brisbane, Melbourne (Tullamarine), Perth and Sydney (Kingsford Smith) airports. Interested parties were invited to make written submissions to the proposals contained in this paper and any other matters relating to the ACCC's review of quality of service monitoring. MoreOpened 13 March 2013
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