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Takata airbag proposed compulsory recall
On 21 September 2017, the Minister for Small Business, the Hon. Michael McCormack, issued a proposed recall notice for a compulsory recall of certain vehicles with defective Takata airbags installed and inflators salvaged from these vehicles. See: Proposed recall notice and draft recall notice Submissions The ACCC requested written submissions from suppliers and interested parties. All submissions are treated as public documents and are published on this consultation hub... MoreClosed 9 October 2017 -
Draft report of the new car retailing industry market study
In August 2017, the ACCC released the draft report of the new car retailing industry market study . Confidentiality To facilitate an informed and open consultation, we will treat all submissions as public and publish them on our website. Any parties wishing to submit commercial-in-confidence material should clearly mark it so, and submit both a public version and commercial-in-confidence version of their submission, with reasons explaining why it is confidential. More information... MoreClosed 7 September 2017 -
Electricity supply and prices inquiry public forums
The ACCC is inviting electricity customers to participate in a series of public forums as part of the Electricity supply and prices inquiry . Attendees will have the opportunity to raise competition and pricing issues in the retail electricity sector with ACCC Commissioners. Forums are scheduled for: Tuesday 25 July 2017, 5-7pm, Brisbane, Qld - Hotel Urban, 345 Wickham Terrace, Brisbane Monday 31 July 2017, 1-3pm, Adelaide, SA (large user focus) – Rydges, 1 South... MoreClosed 14 August 2017 -
2017 NBN SIO RKR consultation
The purpose of this consultation is to seek submissions on the ACCC's review of the operation of the NBN SIO RKR. The NBN SIO RKR is due to expire on 30 September 2017. The ACCC is seeking views on whether the RKR should be extended, extended and varied, or allowed to expire. Submissions are required by 5.00pm on Friday 28 July 2017. MoreClosed 28 July 2017 -
Expanding the scope of the mandatory safety standard for self-balancing scooters
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is consulting on expanding the scope of the national safety standard for self-balancing scooters (also known as hoverboards, gliders, smart boards, sky walkers or mod boards) to include single wheeled self-balancing scooters (also known as electric unicycles, monoboards or gyro wheels). MoreClosed 28 July 2017 -
2017 ACCC/AER Regulatory Conference
Innovation and Better Regulation The 2017 ACCC/AER Regulatory Conference will be held at the Hilton Hotel Brisbane on Thursday 27 July (commencing at 8:30am) and Friday 28 July (finishing at 12:30pm, followed by lunch from 12:30pm-1:30pm). The cost to attend the conference is $1500 per delegate, or $1400 per delegate for 3 or more people from the same organisation. This online registration form provides functionality for up to 3 delegates from the same organisation to be... MoreClosed 20 July 2017 -
Inquiry into retail electricity prices and supply
The Treasurer has directed the ACCC to hold an inquiry into the retail supply of electricity and the competitiveness of retail electricity markets in the National Electricity Market. The National Electricity Market is the wholesale market that covers Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory. The ACCC has been directed to consider a number of matters, including: the costs that contribute to a retail electricity bill... MoreClosed 30 June 2017 -
Part IIIA deferral of arbitrations and backdating of determinations guidelines
On 26 May 2017 the ACCC released draft guidelines relating to deferral of arbitrations and backdating of determinations under Part IIIA, for public comment. The original guidelines, which were required to be made by legislative instrument, will sunset on 1 October 2017. Because the ACCC’s obligation to maintain and have regard to the guidelines is ongoing, the ACCC is seeking to remake the guidelines so that they remain in force beyond 1 October 2017. The purpose of these guidelines... MoreClosed 16 June 2017 -
Domestic mobile roaming declaration inquiry
On 2 June 2017, Vodafone Hutchison Australia made an application to the Federal Court of Australia under the Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act 1977, seeking review of the ACCC’s conduct in holding a public inquiry under the Telecommunications Act 1997. The matter is listed for a first case management hearing on 30 June 2017. In the meantime, the ACCC is making no changes to the current inquiry process, including submission deadlines. The Australian Competition and... MoreClosed 16 June 2017 -
Pasture Raised on Open Fields (PROOF) - CTM
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued an initial assessment proposing to approve certification trade mark (CTM) Number 1784876. The CTM bears the words ‘Pastured Proof – Pasture Raised on Open Fields’. In May 2017 the ACCC invited comments on the CTM application and PROOF’s proposed CTM Rules. Submissions received as part of that consultation process are available above. In August 2017, PROOF provided revised CTM Rules in response to concerns... MoreClosed 26 May 2017 -
Consultation paper – Long term solution to unsafe decorative alcohol fuelled devices
The ACCC invites you to provide information and comment on a consultation paper to inform the development of a long term solution to unsafe decorative alcohol fuelled devices. The consultation paper outlines what the ACCC sees as the relevant policy options, and sets out a number of questions. However, the ACCC welcomes submissions on any issue that you see as relevant. The issues in the paper have been briefly summarised below, please refer to the document for further details. The... MoreClosed 21 May 2017 -
Consumer with disability (CWD) education project
Australia's consumer protection agencies would greatly appreciate your honest feedback about the education materials that have been produced to help you understand your consumer rights. Your responses will be used to measure how useful the materials are and whether they can be improved. You have the option of completing the survey anonymously. The following survey should take about 3-5 minutes to complete. Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey. MoreClosed 7 May 2017 -
ACCC review of BP’s proposed acquisition of Woolworths’ retail service stations
BP Australia is proposing to acquire Woolworths’ network of service stations. BP also plans to enter into an ongoing partnership with Woolworths in relation to food and convenience stores at service stations. Woolworths’ shopper dockets will continue to be redeemable at former Woolworths sites and at some BP sites. The ACCC would like to hear from consumers about the following: What are the main factors that determine your decision of where to buy fuel? To what extent are... MoreClosed 14 April 2017 -
Review of mandatory safety standards for children's toys
The ACCC invites you to have your say on the issues and policy options in the consultation document on the review of five mandatory safety standards for children's toys. 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 9 April 2017 -
Superfast broadband access service & local bitstream access service final access determination joint inquiry
The ACCC has decided to conduct a further two week consultation on three proposed modifications to the pricing approach prior to making a final decision on the SBAS and LBAS FADs. The SBAS/LBAS FAD inquiry further consultation paper is available on the ACCC website. Submissions to the further consultation paper are due by 5pm Friday, 7 April 2017. MoreClosed 7 April 2017 -
Standard Review - Prams and Strollers
The ACCC invites you to have your say on the issues and policy options in the consultation paper on the review of the product safety standard for prams and strollers . The issues in this paper have been briefly summarised below. Refer to the related documents at the foot of this page for the consultation 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 ... MoreClosed 27 March 2017 -
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 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 -
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 -
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 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 -
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 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 -
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 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 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
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