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ACCC Florist Industry Survey
The ACCC is currently seeking information from the florist industry about the business practices of online Order Gatherers, and how they interact with traditional florist businesses. To assist the ACCC to better understand the interplay between Order Gatherers and traditional florist businesses, we are interested to hear directly from florists about their own experiences and industry knowledge. The survey... MoreClosed 28 February 2022 -
2022 Broadband speed claims guidance consultation
Developments in the way Retail Service Providers display upload speeds and consumers’ interest in upload speeds information has prompted the ACCC to consider updating the Broadband Speeds Claims - Industry Guidance (‘Guidance’). The growth of fixed wireless services on alternative fixed wireless networks also reinforces the need to promote transparency about the factors that may affect speeds on all fixed wireless access networks. The ACCC is seeking views on a number of issues... MoreClosed 25 February 2022 -
New Caravan Survey - Consumers
One of the ACCC’s priorities is to empower consumers and improve industry compliance with consumer guarantees, with a focus on high value goods including caravans. We have seen an increase in consumer reports to the ACCC about issues with caravan purchases in the last few years. We are seeking information from consumers to better understand these issues and inform future activities we undertake. These surveys focus on purchases of new caravans, as defined by the Road Vehicle... MoreClosed 10 December 2021 -
New Caravan Survey - Retailers
One of the ACCC’s priorities is to empower consumers and improve industry compliance with consumer guarantees, with a focus on high value goods including caravans. We have seen an increase in consumer reports to the ACCC about issues with caravan purchases in the last few years. We are seeking information from retailers to better understand these issues and inform future activities we undertake. These surveys focus on sales of new caravans, as defined by the Road Vehicle Standards... MoreClosed 10 December 2021 -
Buying a franchise? We'd like to hear from you
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) would like to hear from people who are thinking about buying a franchise to find out what questions they have or what information they need. MoreClosed 1 December 2021 -
Sunwater: Part 6 exemption consultation
On 27 October 2021, the ACCC formed the view that Sunwater is a Part 6 operator. This means that the ACCC will be required to regulate Sunwater’s infrastructure charges for six water supply schemes under Part 6 of the Water Charge Rules 2010 (WCR) unless the ACCC grants Sunwater an exemption. The six schemes are Chinchilla Weir, Cunnamulla, Macintyre Brook, Maranoa River, St George and Upper Condamine Water Supply Schemes. The ACCC is seeking stakeholder views to help it decide... MoreClosed 17 November 2021 -
Consumer Data Right sponsored accreditation – information security self assessment and attestation
Version 3 of the Competition and Consumer (Consumer Data Right) Rules 2020 (Rules) introduces new ways businesses can participate in the CDR and includes sponsored accreditation. The sponsored level of accreditation removes the requirement to provide an independent third party assurance report to demonstrate that applicants satisfy the information security requirements. Instead, where a business has, or will have, an arrangement with an unrestricted accredited person (their... MoreClosed 8 November 2021 -
2021 Strategic Review - external stakeholder survey
The ACCC's Compliance and enforcement policy & priorities sets out our priority areas for compliance and enforcement activities and lists the primary factors we will take into account when deciding to pursue issues or matters. Feedback from businesses and consumers is invaluable when drafting this policy and past feedback has had a direct impact on our priority areas. We are seeking your views on our current priority areas and asking you to identify new issues that might be... MoreClosed 3 November 2021 -
Lower Murray Water - Part 6 of the Water Charge Rules decision and exemption consultation
On 8 September 2021, Lower Murray Water (LMW) notified the ACCC of its status under Part 6 of the Water Charge Rules 2010 (WCR) and applied for an exemption from the operation of the requirements of Divisions 2-4 of Part 6. The ACCC is seeking stakeholder views to help it decide if LMW is or will be a Part 6 operator from 1 July 2023, and if so, whether the ACCC should grant LMW an exemption from the ACCC approving and determining LMW’s infrastructure charges. Background ... MoreClosed 4 October 2021 -
Sunwater - Part 6 of the Water Charge Rules decision
This consultation has now closed. Any responses received have been considered and incorporated into the ACCC’s decision making process. For more information please visit the ACCC’s Water projects page or email water@accc.gov.au . MoreClosed 29 September 2021 -
Developing the Better Bills Guideline – Australian Energy Regulator
On 18 March 2021, the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) made a rule requiring the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) to develop a mandatory billing guideline setting out how retailers must prepare and issue bills to residential and small customers. The Better Bills Guideline will provide guidance to retailers on preparing and issuing bills that make it easy for these customers to: pay their energy bills ensure their bill conforms to their contract query... MoreClosed 22 September 2021 -
Facebook advertisements
The ACCC is aware of advertisements on Facebook about cryptocurrency products featuring the name or image of an Australian public figure. These advertisements might look like articles or posts in your Facebook newsfeed. We are concerned that the advertisements may be false or misleading. If you see one of these advertisements on Facebook, please take a screenshot and submit it to the ACCC via the link on this page. Please ensure that your screenshot includes the name of the... MoreClosed 1 September 2021 -
Toppling furniture and televisions - Issues paper
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is seeking your assistance. Scoping risk control options to prevent injuries and deaths from toppling furniture and televisions is one of the ACCC’s product safety priorities for 2021 . As part of this process, we are seeking information from consumers, consumer safety advocates, the furniture and television industries, medical professionals, and other interested stakeholders about the safety... MoreClosed 30 August 2021 -
Survey for consumers - General online retail marketplaces
The ACCC is looking at: How general online retail marketplaces work. Whether there are any competition or consumer issues associated with general online retail marketplaces. This is part of our Digital Platform Services Inquiry . General online retail marketplaces are online platforms where sellers can sell their goods direct to Australian consumers. Some of these marketplaces are Amazon, Catch.com.au, eBay and Kogan. We want to know your experiences and views... MoreClosed 19 August 2021 -
Survey for small business sellers - General online retail marketplaces
The ACCC is looking at: How general online retail marketplaces work. Whether there are any competition or consumer issues associated with general online retail marketplaces. This is part of our Digital Platform Services Inquiry . General online retail marketplaces are online platforms where sellers can sell their goods direct to Australian consumers. Some of these marketplaces are Amazon, Catch.com.au, eBay and Kogan. We want to know your experiences and views... MoreClosed 19 August 2021 -
Infant Inclined Products - Issues Paper
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is conducting a market review into the safety of infant inclined products. As part of this process, the ACCC has released an Issues Paper (available below) for consultation. The ACCC is concerned about the use of inclined products for infant sleep because they go against an established body of evidence that infants should sleep on a flat, firm surface. The Issues Paper includes a series of questions about which the... MoreClosed 16 August 2021 -
2021 ACCC/AER Regulatory Conference registration
Regulatory evolution: are new tools needed? In 2021 the ACCC & AER regulatory conference will held online for the first time. The conference will be held across three days, starting on Wednesday 28 July in the afternoon, Thursday 29 July in the afternoon and the morning of Friday 30 July. The cost of attending the online event is $200. Groups of 5 registrations or more will receive a 25% discount on the fees. This online registration form provides for up to 10 delegates from... MoreClosed 27 July 2021 -
ACCC franchising education feedback
The ACCC provides educational resources to potential franchisees. These resources help a person understand franchising, the Franchising Code of Conduct and the role of the ACCC before they buy a franchise. MoreClosed 23 July 2021 -
2021 Telecommunications non-discrimination guidelines
We are proposing to update our guidelines for the statutory provisions that prohibit NBN Co and other access providers from engaging in conduct that discriminates between access seekers or in favour of themselves. The proposed guidelines are provided below. Recent changes to the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) (CCA) and the Telecommunications Act 1997 (Cth) (Telecommunications Act) which were made as part of the Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Competition and Consumer)... MoreClosed 16 June 2021 -
Review of the mandatory safety standard for projectile toys
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) invites you to have your say on the issues in the consultation paper (available below) on the review of the mandatory safety standard for projectile toys. The ACCC prefers submissions to be provided via the ACCC consultation hub. Alternatively, submissions can also be made via post to: Director Standards Review Consumer Product Safety Branch Australian Competition and Consumer Commission GPO Box 3131... MoreClosed 26 May 2021 -
Murray-Darling Basin inquiry - April 2021 public forums registration form
The ACCC is hosting a series of public forums in April 2021 to report on the findings and recommendations of the Murray-Darling Basin water markets inquiry. Forums will be held at five locations across the Basin in Mildura, Renmark, Griffith, Deniliquin and Shepparton. These forums are also an opportunity for stakeholders to ask the ACCC questions. Attendees are invited to stay for light refreshments and informal discussion following the conclusion of a forum. We encourage you... MoreClosed 29 April 2021 -
ACCC Funeral Services Survey
The ACCC is prioritising work in the funerals services sector this year. To help us with this work, we are interested to hear about your experience in arranging a funeral. We are also interested to hear from you if you work in the funeral services industry or have information you wish to share about the industry. The survey should take about 15 minutes to complete. You may skip questions throughout the survey if you do not wish to answer them. Only the first question... MoreClosed 16 April 2021 -
Small Business in Focus report
The ACCC produces a twice-yearly Small Business in Focus report which provides a summary of the ACCC’s work and activities in the small business sector. You can find the most recent report and previous reports on the ACCC website . MoreClosed 21 March 2021 -
Measuring Broadband Australia (MBA) review 2020
The ACCC is conducting a review of the Measuring Broadband Australia (MBA) program and is seeking views from stakeholders on the program's effectiveness and scoping its future directions, should it be extended beyond its current expiry in June 2021. As part of the program, we have: released quarterly reports since March 2018 recently started releasing a monthly key indicators report and a critical services report focused on the COVID-19 environment ... MoreClosed 5 November 2020 -
Murray-Darling Basin water markets inquiry - interim report
The ACCC is conducting an inquiry into markets for tradeable water rights in the Murray-Darling Basin. We invite you to contribute to the Inquiry by responding to the ACCC's interim report. Submissions We encourage you to make a submission in response to the ACCC's interim report . Responses to the interim report are due by 30 October 2020 . The ACCC prefers submissions to be provided via the link below, but the inquiry team can also be contacted at... MoreClosed 30 October 2020 -
App developer questionnaire - App stores
The ACCC is preparing a report on app stores, such as the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store, focused on their competitiveness, efficiency, transparency and effectiveness. We are interested in your experiences and views about using app stores. How to participate We are seeking your views and experiences through an online questionnaire. It will take approximately 20 minutes. You don't have to answer all questions. This inquiry is a public... MoreClosed 2 October 2020 -
Consumer questionnaire - App stores
The ACCC is preparing a report on app stores, such as the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. Examples of popular apps available on app stores include WhatsApp, Snapchat, Uber, and Twitter. The ACCC's report is focused on the competitiveness, efficiency, transparency and effectiveness of app stores, as these factors contribute to the extent to which app stores provide value to consumers, and prevent potential harms (e.g. from scam apps). We are interested in your experiences and... MoreClosed 2 October 2020 -
Uniti joint functional separation undertaking - consultation paper
On 25 August 2020, amendments to the Telecommunications Act 1997 came into effect that enable superfast fixed line broadband networks serving residential customers to operate on a functionally separated basis (rather than a structurally separated basis). In particular, network operators are now able to voluntarily submit functional separation undertakings to the ACCC for approval. This is intended to provide greater commercial flexibility for superfast network operators and promote... MoreClosed 30 September 2020 -
Superfast broadband network deemed functional separation undertaking - consultation paper August 2020
The Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Competition and Consumer) Act 2020 (TLA Act) received Royal Assent on 25 May 2020. Among other provisions, it amends the Telecommunications Act 1997 (Cth) (Telecommunications Act) to enable superfast fixed line broadband networks serving residential customers to operate on a functionally separated basis (rather than a structurally separated basis). In particular, the TLA Act inserts a process into Part 8 of the... MoreClosed 15 September 2020 -
Consumer Data Right - Energy rules framework consultation
The Competition and Consumer (Consumer Data Right) Rules 2020 (rules) will need to be adapted to accommodate the energy sector. We seek stakeholder views on the preliminary positions we have taken in this rules framework, to inform our development of rules for applying the Consumer Data Right to energy. Stakeholders should respond to this consultation using the current Consumer Data Right rules as a starting point. Draft amendments to the Consumer Data Right rules for the energy... MoreClosed 28 August 2020
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