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  "strategy_brief_md": "# Fuel Consultative Committee — Strategy Brief\n\n**Reporting period**: 2024-25\n**Corporate plan in force**: 2025-26\n**Corporate Plan**: [2025-26](http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-better-delivery-of-universal-services-discussion-paper.pdf)\n\n## Government priorities for this department\n\n- Ensure universal access to affordable, reliable, and accessible telecommunications services.\n\n## Outcomes\n\n### Outcome 1: Universal Access to Telecommunications Services\nThe provision of universal telecommunications services to ensure all Australians, regardless of location or socio-economic status, have access to essential communication services.\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Maintaining and updating the Universal Service Obligation to adapt to technological changes\n- Ensuring the affordability and accessibility of telecommunications services for all Australians\n\n## Values and principles\n\n_Universal Service Framework Principles_\n\n- Accessibility\n- Affordability\n- Reliability\n\n## What they will measure themselves on this year (targets from 2025-26 corporate plan)\n\n| Code | Measure | Target | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| USO01 | Percentage of Australians with access to universal telecommunications services | 100% |  |\n| USO02 | Average cost of universal telecommunications services | Affordable for all Australians |  |\n\n## How they performed last year (results from 2024-25 annual report)\n\n| Code | Measure | Result | Status | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|---|\n| USO01 | Percentage of Australians with access to universal telecommunications services | 99% | Substantially achieved |  |\n| USO02 | Average cost of universal telecommunications services | Affordable for majority | Mostly achieved |  |",
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  "internal_strategy_evidence_md": "# Fuel Consultative Committee - Strategy, Performance, and Operating Profile\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T22:34:31.643402+00:00\n**Entity ID**: B-003121\n**Entity type**: Advisory Body\n**Jurisdiction**: Commonwealth\n**Portfolio**: Treasury\n**Website**: http://accc.gov.au/about-us/consultative-committees\n\n> Draft generated from scraped source material. Treat this as an evidence pack for editorial review, not a final judgement.\n\n## Source Coverage\n\n| Source type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| other-pdfs | 5 |\n| pages | 33 |\n| reviews | 15 |\n| strategies | 8 |\n\n## Executive Readout\n\n### Purpose\n\n- [pages 19,20]\nmmendation and\nsubsequently requested that the ACCC:\n▪ review the current reporting requirements under Parts 7 and 8 of the Airports\nRegulations, and\n38 The Australian Government’s objective of facilitating commercially negotiated outcomes in airport operations is stated in\nthe terms of reference for the Productivity Commission Inquiry into the Economic Regulation of Airports (2019).\n  Source: `strategies/accc-submission-to-aviation-green-paper-nov-23.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-to-aviation-green-paper-nov-23.pdf)`\n- [pages 9,10,11]\nThe second set of recommendations related to updating quality of service indicators for\nmonitored airports to improve their fitness for purpose (Productivity Commission\nrecommendation 9.5).13 This would be via requiring the monitored airports to report\ninformation relating to 53 matters, consisting of a mix of existing, amended and new\nmatters.\n  Source: `strategies/accc-submission-to-aviation-green-paper-nov-23.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-to-aviation-green-paper-nov-23.pdf)`\n- A carefully designed and fit-for-purpose\n58 US Department of Transportation, 2023, DOT to Propose Requirements for Airlines to Cover Expenses and Compensate\nStranded Passengers, 8 May 2023, accessed 21 November 2023.\n  Source: `strategies/accc-submission-to-aviation-green-paper-nov-23.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-to-aviation-green-paper-nov-23.pdf)`\n- Download the ACCC Strategy 2026-29\nACCC Strategy 2026-29\nOur 2026-29 strategy gives us clear direction for the next 3 years and outlines how we will achieve our purpose: to promote competition and protect consumers across Australia.\n  Source: `pages/strategies-index__06.html (http://accc.gov.au/about-us/accc-priorities/accc-strategy)`\n\n### Role and Functions\n\n- These\nintentions were to:\n▪ establish into law the 80 movements per hour cap and a way to administer it\n▪ alleviate congestion delays and spread flights more evenly within hours\n▪ protect access for regional airlines and consumers\n▪ provide potential new entrants with equal access to slots as their established\ncompetitors.16\n15 ACCC, Airline competition in Australia – final report, June 2023, p 3; ACCC, Aviation White Paper ACCC submission in\nresponse to the terms of reference, 15 March 2023, p 16.\n  Source: `strategies/accc-submission-to-aviation-green-paper-nov-23.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-to-aviation-green-paper-nov-23.pdf)`\n- This submission will draw from the ACCC’s experience in administering these functions and\nits role in the economic regulation of other key infrastructure sectors such as\ntelecommunications, rail and water.\n  Source: `reviews/ACCC-submission-to-the-Productivity-Commission-27s-Inquiry-into-the-Economic-Reg.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/ACCC-submission-to-the-Productivity-Commission%27s-Inquiry-into-the-Economic-Regulation-of-Airports.pdf)`\n- The structure of the rest of the submission is as follows:\n Chapter 2 provides an overview of the airport regulatory regime in Australia.\n Chapter 3 discusses the limitations of the ACCC’s current monitoring role.\n Chapters 4, 5 and 6 focus on the regulation of aeronautical, car parking and landside\naccess services supplied at the major airports.\n Chapter 7 discusses issues related to regional air services at Sydney Airport.\n Chapter 8 considers issues around operational restrictions imposed at Sydney Airport.\n Chapter 9 considers competition issues associated with jet fuel supply at airports.\n  Source: `reviews/ACCC-submission-to-the-Productivity-Commission-27s-Inquiry-into-the-Economic-Reg.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/ACCC-submission-to-the-Productivity-Commission%27s-Inquiry-into-the-Economic-Regulation-of-Airports.pdf)`\n- Each year, the ACCC publishes a report outlining its findings on our website, which is also\nprovided to the Treasurer.29 Our monitoring functions originate from the legislative\nrequirements in Parts 7 and 8 of the Airports Act 1996, as well as directions issued by the\nAssistant Treasurer pursuant to section 95ZF of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010.\n  Source: `reviews/accc-submission-productivity-commission-inquiry-into-the-determinants-into-regio.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-productivity-commission-inquiry-into-the-determinants-into-regional-airfares.pdf)`\n- Introduction 2\n2.1 Competition law and the ACCC’s role 2\n2.2 Overview of usual steps 5\n3.\n  Source: `reviews/accc-supplementary-submission-senate-greenwashing-inquiry.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-supplementary-submission-senate-greenwashing-inquiry.pdf)`\n- Senate Inquiry into anticompetitive conduct in the retail wine industry and the ACCC's role\n(\nPDF 360.85 KB\n|\nDOCX 106.75 KB\n)\n- 29 April 2016\nSenate inquiry into anti-competitive conduct in the retail wine industry and the ACCC's role\nOn 29 April 2016, the ACCC provided a submission to the Senate inquiry into anti-competitive conduct in the retail wine industry and the ACCC’s role.\n  Source: `pages/inquiries-index__16.html (http://accc.gov.au/inquiries-and-consultations/accc-submissions-to-external-consultations)`\n\n### Strategic Priorities\n\n- There is emerging growth happening in each of the priority use case areas outlined above\nand there is significant further potential to still be realised:\n• Access to additional finance data and integration with payments, digital identity and\nactions could allow even more sophisticated financial management through personal\nfinance management apps and provide consumers with a more complete financial\npicture.\n• A recent industry survey of over 700 mortgage brokers revealed 18% had utilised\nCDR, (an increase of over 200% from the previous year) and a further 34% responded\nthey are planning to implement it in the near future2.\n• The ACCC has found more than 80% of Australian households in the National\nElectricity Network could move to a cheaper electricity plan.3 The recent CDR energy\nswitching experiment run by the Data Standards Body and Treasury has identified\n  Source: `reviews/accc-submission-productivity-commission-inquiry-harnessing-data-digital.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-productivity-commission-inquiry-harnessing-data-digital.pdf)`\n- The Framework grants new entrants (airlines with less than 7 slots) priority\naccess to non-historic slots (i.e. slots other than historic slots).40 Furthermore, NSW regional\nservices should be able to access additional slots in peak periods.41 These changes should\n32 Sydney Airport Demand Management Act 1997, subsection 34(2).\n  Source: `reviews/submission-to-senate-committee-inquiry-into-aviation-sector-december-2025.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/submission-to-senate-committee-inquiry-into-aviation-sector-december-2025.pdf)`\n- ACCC submission to AEMC Market Making Arrangements Consultation Paper\n(\nPDF 143.65 KB\n)\n- 7 February 2019\nSubmission on Market Making Arrangements Consultation Paper\nOn 7 February 2019, the ACCC provided a submission to the AEMC on its National Electricity Amendment (Market Making Arrangements in the NEM) Rule 2019 – Consultation Paper\nACCC submission to AEMC Review of the Regulatory Framework for Stand-Alone Power Systems Draft Report\n(\nPDF 179.28 KB\n)\n- 5 February 2019\nSubmission on Review of Regulatory Frameworks for Stand-Alone Power Systems Draft Report\nOn 5 February 2019, the ACCC provided a submission to the AEMC’s Review of the Regulatory Frameworks for Stand-Alone Power Systems (Priority 1) – Draft Report.\n  Source: `pages/inquiries-index__16.html (http://accc.gov.au/inquiries-and-consultations/accc-submissions-to-external-consultations)`\n- [Page 3]\nContents\nAbout this policy 1\nEnduring Priorities 1\n2026–27 Priorities 2\nPrinciples and approaches underlying this policy 3\nCompliance and enforcement strategy 4\nCompliance and enforcement priorities 5\nPriority factors 5\nCompliance and education activities 6\nEducation and campaigns 6\nScams detection and disruption 7\nOther digital regulation 7\nIndustry engagement 7\nResearch and advocacy 8\nMarket studies 8\nEnforcement action 8\nAdministrative resolution 8\nInfringement notices 8\nSection 87B enforceable undertakings 9\nCourt cases 9\nOther action 9\nWorking with other agencies 10\nMore information 10\niii ACCC | 2026–27 Compliance and Enforcement Policy and Priorities | February 2026\n  Source: `other-pdfs/compliance-enforcement-policies-priorities-2026-2027.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/compliance-enforcement-policies-priorities-2026-2027.pdf)`\n- The Framework grants new entrants (airlines with less than 7 slots) priority\naccess with the aim of the first 50% of available (i.e. non-historic) slots going to new\nentrants where possible.39 Furthermore, NSW regional services should be able to access\nadditional slots in peak periods.40 These changes should create conditions that allow\nregional airlines greater access to Sydney Airport, which in turn, could provide more travel\noptions and cheaper airfares for regional NSW communities.\n  Source: `reviews/accc-submission-productivity-commission-inquiry-into-the-determinants-into-regio.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-productivity-commission-inquiry-into-the-determinants-into-regional-airfares.pdf)`\n- Similarly, there are some agencies with expertise and lead responsibility for safety outcomes in relation to products such as gas and electrical appliances, motor vehicles, therapeutic goods and food products.\n[\n1\n]\nMedia Code of Conduct\nSee also\nCompliance and enforcement priorities 2026-27\n(\nPDF 809.68 KB\n)\nCompliance and enforcement policy and priorities 2026-27\n(\nPDF 339.13 KB\n)\nCooperating with the ACCC on compliance and enforcement actions\nACCC immunity and cooperation policy for cartel conduct\nReport an issue affecting your business or franchise\nReport a consumer issue\n  Source: `pages/strategies-index__07.html (http://accc.gov.au/about-us/accc-strategy-and-priorities/compliance-and-enforcement-priorities)`\n- [Page 8]\nApproaches to compliance\nand enforcement\nRisk-based approach Outcome-focused approach\nCompliance and enforcement activity targets ACL regulators use a range of administrative,\nareas of strategic priority, with a focus on civil and criminal enforcement remedies.\n  Source: `other-pdfs/ACL_Compliance_and_enforcement_guide.pdf (https://consumerlaw.gov.au/sites/consumer/files/2019/01/ACL_Compliance_and_enforcement_guide.pdf)`\n- [pages 13,14,15,16,17,18]\nrs or other\ncompliance for serious breaches of the ACL.\ninformants\nThe following principles apply to compliance and\n• a targeted compliance activity designed to\nenforcement action:\nidentify and reduce non-compliant behaviour\n• all traders must comply with the ACL by businesses in a particular industry or area.\n• there are private rights of action for traders\nand consumers under the ACL\n• the ACCC and ASIC have national\nresponsibilities and can act in all states and\nterritories\n• each state and territory regulator can act in\nits own jurisdiction, as defined by its own\nlegislation, as well as in the Federal Court\n• circumstances will vary between jurisdictions\nand ACL regulators will have varying priorities\nrelevant to their jurisdiction.\n  Source: `other-pdfs/ACL_Compliance_and_enforcement_guide.pdf (https://consumerlaw.gov.au/sites/consumer/files/2019/01/ACL_Compliance_and_enforcement_guide.pdf)`\n- [pages 1,2,3,4]\n[Page 1]\n2026–27 Compliance\nand Enforcement\nPolicy and Priorities\nFebruary 2026\n  Source: `other-pdfs/compliance-enforcement-policies-priorities-2026-2027.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/compliance-enforcement-policies-priorities-2026-2027.pdf)`\n- ACCC 02/26_26-11\nwww.accc.gov.au\nii ACCC | 2026–27 Compliance and Enforcement Policy and Priorities | February 2026\n  Source: `other-pdfs/compliance-enforcement-policies-priorities-2026-2027.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/compliance-enforcement-policies-priorities-2026-2027.pdf)`\n\n## KPIs, Targets, and Where They Are At\n\n- These issues are summarised in\nour submission to the Aviation White Paper terms of reference.52 As a result of the COVID-19\n52 ACCC, Submission in response to Aviation White Paper Terms of Reference, March 2023, pages 25 to 26.\n  Source: `strategies/accc-submission-to-aviation-green-paper-nov-23.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-to-aviation-green-paper-nov-23.pdf)`\n- The\nACCC objected to a proposed price increase for these services in 2010.19 As a result, Sydney\n19 ACCC, Sydney Airport regional aviation 2010 – Decision, ACCC, Australian Government, 17 September 2010, accessed 25\nFebruary 2026.\n  Source: `reviews/accc-submission-productivity-commission-inquiry-into-the-determinants-into-regio.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-productivity-commission-inquiry-into-the-determinants-into-regional-airfares.pdf)`\n- [pages 16,17,18,19,20]\nlt in a minimalist design which can affect brand\nadvantage for some operators.\n• may result in lower service differentiation and could also reduce incentives to invest.\n  Source: `reviews/accc-submission-to-inquiry-into-co-investment-in-multi-carrier-regional-mobile-i.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-to-inquiry-into-co-investment-in-multi-carrier-regional-mobile-infrastructure_0.pdf)`\n- Motor vehicles\nSubmission title\nDescription\nACCC submission to Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Information Sharing Scheme review\n(\nPDF 380.44 KB\n)\n- August 2025\nMotor Vehicle Service and Repair Information Sharing Scheme\nOn 4 August 2025 the ACCC made a submission to Treasury’s discussion paper to examine the extent to which the scheme has achieved its legislated objectives, consider whether the design of the scheme remains appropriate, and assess the economic impact of the scheme and its impact on stakeholders.\n  Source: `pages/inquiries-index__16.html (http://accc.gov.au/inquiries-and-consultations/accc-submissions-to-external-consultations)`\n- Criminal court action may issue a public warning notice if:\nresult in convictions or fines.\n• it has reasonable grounds to suspect\nthe relevant conduct may constitute a\nOther tools and strategies that may be available\ncontravention of a provision in Chapter 2, 3 or\nto ACL regulators include:\n4 of the ACL\n• education, advice and influencing good\n• it is satisfied that one or more persons has\npractice\nsuffered, or is likely to suffer, detriment as a\n• encouraging voluntary industry self- result of the conduct; and\nregulation codes\n• it is satisfied that it is in the public interest to\n• ‘without prejudice’ discussions do so.\n• dispute resolution\nIn addition, under section 223 of the ACL, an\n• formal written warnings ACL regulator may issue a public warning notice\nif a person refuses, or fails to respond to a\n• infringement notices\nsubstantiation notice and it is satisfied it is in\n  Source: `other-pdfs/ACL_Compliance_and_enforcement_guide.pdf (https://consumerlaw.gov.au/sites/consumer/files/2019/01/ACL_Compliance_and_enforcement_guide.pdf)`\n- [Page 7]\nScams Prevention Framework Bill 2024 [Provisions]\nSubmission 3\nb. it must be satisfied that one or more persons has suffered, or is likely to suffer,\ndetriment as a result of the conduct, and\nc. it is satisfied that it is in the public interest to do so.\n  Source: `strategies/accc-submission-senate-scams-prevention-framework-bill.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-senate-scams-prevention-framework-bill.pdf)`\n- [pages 9,10,11]\nThe second set of recommendations related to updating quality of service indicators for\nmonitored airports to improve their fitness for purpose (Productivity Commission\nrecommendation 9.5).13 This would be via requiring the monitored airports to report\ninformation relating to 53 matters, consisting of a mix of existing, amended and new\nmatters.\n  Source: `strategies/accc-submission-to-aviation-green-paper-nov-23.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-to-aviation-green-paper-nov-23.pdf)`\n- The Productivity Commission has found in its previous inquiries that at least the 4 airports\nthe ACCC monitors (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth) have significant market\npower.35\nAs noted in our submission to the Aviation White Paper Terms of Reference:\n▪ The ACCC has repeatedly observed in its airport monitoring reports that the 4 monitored\nairports achieved sustained high profit margins and we regularly receive complaints from\nairlines about the behaviour of the monitored airports during negotiations.\n  Source: `strategies/accc-submission-to-aviation-green-paper-nov-23.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-to-aviation-green-paper-nov-23.pdf)`\n- A carefully designed and fit-for-purpose\n58 US Department of Transportation, 2023, DOT to Propose Requirements for Airlines to Cover Expenses and Compensate\nStranded Passengers, 8 May 2023, accessed 21 November 2023.\n  Source: `strategies/accc-submission-to-aviation-green-paper-nov-23.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-to-aviation-green-paper-nov-23.pdf)`\n- However,\nSydney still maintains the highest revenue per passenger of the four airports as a result of\nthe airport almost doubling its rates just before it was privatised in 2002.43 The increases in\nrevenue per passenger in real terms represent an additional $1.3 billion in payments from\nairlines over this period.\n  Source: `reviews/ACCC-submission-to-the-Productivity-Commission-27s-Inquiry-into-the-Economic-Reg.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/ACCC-submission-to-the-Productivity-Commission%27s-Inquiry-into-the-Economic-Regulation-of-Airports.pdf)`\n- There is emerging growth happening in each of the priority use case areas outlined above\nand there is significant further potential to still be realised:\n• Access to additional finance data and integration with payments, digital identity and\nactions could allow even more sophisticated financial management through personal\nfinance management apps and provide consumers with a more complete financial\npicture.\n• A recent industry survey of over 700 mortgage brokers revealed 18% had utilised\nCDR, (an increase of over 200% from the previous year) and a further 34% responded\nthey are planning to implement it in the near future2.\n• The ACCC has found more than 80% of Australian households in the National\nElectricity Network could move to a cheaper electricity plan.3 The recent CDR energy\nswitching experiment run by the Data Standards Body and Treasury has identified\n  Source: `reviews/accc-submission-productivity-commission-inquiry-harnessing-data-digital.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-productivity-commission-inquiry-harnessing-data-digital.pdf)`\n- This earlier period of aggressive rivalry subsided after around 2014-15, when Qantas\npublicly withdrew from its domestic capacity-growth strategy and abandoned its 65 per cent\nmarket-share target, signalling an end to the “capacity wars.” Since then, public statements\nand financial disclosures indicate a clearer strategic emphasis on yield management and\nprofitability, including a focus on maintaining strong margins in both full-service and budget\nsegments.\n  Source: `reviews/accc-submission-productivity-commission-inquiry-into-the-determinants-into-regio.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-productivity-commission-inquiry-into-the-determinants-into-regional-airfares.pdf)`\n- In respect to ‘big box’ retailers, a merger or acquisition may involve proposed acquisitions of\nindependent competitors (the ‘target’) by a potential acquirer, or of sites where a competing\n1 Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth), s 50.\n  Source: `reviews/accc-submission-standing-economics-committee-inquiry-big-box-retailer-price-sett.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-standing-economics-committee-inquiry-big-box-retailer-price-setting.pdf)`\n- In 2024−25 our activities included:\n delivering 62 in-person and virtual consumer awareness presentations\n distributing over 145,000 copies of ‘The Little Book of Scams’\n publishing new scams awareness material, including a scam quiz, digital and printable resources\navailable in 21 languages, and dedicated resources for First Nations people\n automatically referring 8,727 high risk scam victims to IDCARE for tailored, practical advice\nand support.\n  Source: `reviews/accc-submission-to-the-inquiry-into-the-integrity-of-the-national-disability-ins.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-to-the-inquiry-into-the-integrity-of-the-national-disability-insurance-scheme.pdf)`\n\n## Key Metrics\n\n| Values found | Evidence | Source |\n|---|---|---|\n| $47.9 million, 47.9 million, 97 per cent | The four monitored airports earned a\ncombined revenue of $47.9 million from landside activities in 2016–17, up 97 per cent in real\nterms since 2009–10. | `reviews/ACCC-submission-to-the-Productivity-Commission-27s-Inquiry-into-the-Economic-Reg.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/ACCC-submission-to-the-Productivity-Commission%27s-Inquiry-into-the-Economic-Regulation-of-Airports.pdf)` |\n| $47.9\nmillion, 47.9\nmillion, 97 per cent | In 2016–17, the four monitored airports earned a combined $47.9\nmillion in revenue from landside access, up 97 per cent in real terms since 2009–10. | `reviews/ACCC-submission-to-the-Productivity-Commission-27s-Inquiry-into-the-Economic-Reg.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/ACCC-submission-to-the-Productivity-Commission%27s-Inquiry-into-the-Economic-Regulation-of-Airports.pdf)` |\n| $1.3 billion, 1.3 billion | However,\nSydney still maintains the highest revenue per passenger of the four airports as a result of\nthe airport almost doubling its rates just before it was privatised in 2002.43 The increases in\nrevenue per passenger in real terms represent an additional $1.3 billion in payments from\nairlines over this period. | `reviews/ACCC-submission-to-the-Productivity-Commission-27s-Inquiry-into-the-Economic-Reg.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/ACCC-submission-to-the-Productivity-Commission%27s-Inquiry-into-the-Economic-Regulation-of-Airports.pdf)` |\n| $20.00\n, $16.00\n, $12.00\n, $8.00\n, $4.00\n, $0.00 | [Page 27]\nFigure 3.2: Aeronautical revenue per passenger in real terms: 2007–08 to 2016–17\n$20.00\n$16.00\nre\ng\nn e $12.00\ns\ns\na\np\nre\nP $8.00\n$4.00\n$0.00\n8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7\n0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1\n7 0 0 2\n–\n8 0 0 2\n–\n9 0 0 2\n–\n0 1 0 2\n–\n1 1 0 2\n–\n2 1 0 2\n– -3\n1 0 2\n-4\n1 0 2\n-5\n1 0 2\n-6\n1 0 2\nBrisbane Airport Melbourne Airport Perth Airport Sydney Airport\nSource: ACCC, Airport Monitoring Report 2016–17, 2018. | `reviews/ACCC-submission-to-the-Productivity-Commission-27s-Inquiry-into-the-Economic-Reg.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/ACCC-submission-to-the-Productivity-Commission%27s-Inquiry-into-the-Economic-Regulation-of-Airports.pdf)` |\n| $7.0 billion, 7.0 billion | Total aeronautical\ninvestment at the four monitored airports was in excess of $7.0 billion between 2007–08 and\n2016–17.49 Figure 3.6 shows that Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth airports’ investment has\nfluctuated over the last decade. | `reviews/ACCC-submission-to-the-Productivity-Commission-27s-Inquiry-into-the-Economic-Reg.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/ACCC-submission-to-the-Productivity-Commission%27s-Inquiry-into-the-Economic-Regulation-of-Airports.pdf)` |\n| 59 per cent, 63 per cent | In particular:\n Real-prices paid for car parking services have increased significantly (see Tables 5.1 and\n5.2).\n Furthermore, although expenses per car parking space have increased, car parking\nservices continue to generate significant EBITA operating profits for all of the four\nmonitored airports, with profit margins ranging between 59 per cent (Perth and Brisbane)\nand 63 per cent (Sydney) in 2016–17. | `reviews/ACCC-submission-to-the-Productivity-Commission-27s-Inquiry-into-the-Economic-Reg.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/ACCC-submission-to-the-Productivity-Commission%27s-Inquiry-into-the-Economic-Regulation-of-Airports.pdf)` |\n| 43 per cent | This indicates that the\nscale of any problem related to landside access services is likely to be much smaller\ncompared to aeronautical services (between 36 and 43 per cent of total revenue in 2016–17)\n93 Australian Government, Australian Government Response to the Productivity Commission Inquiry into the Economic\nRegulation of Airport Services, 30 March 2012. | `reviews/ACCC-submission-to-the-Productivity-Commission-27s-Inquiry-into-the-Economic-Reg.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/ACCC-submission-to-the-Productivity-Commission%27s-Inquiry-into-the-Economic-Regulation-of-Airports.pdf)` |\n| $27, $60 , $240 , 35 billion | Overall, Treasury estimates that competition in domestic aviation has delivered consumer\nwelfare benefits of $27-35 billion over the 14 years to 2023, equivalent to savings of\nroughly $60 per return trip, or $240 for a family of 4. | `reviews/accc-submission-productivity-commission-inquiry-into-the-determinants-into-regio.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-productivity-commission-inquiry-into-the-determinants-into-regional-airfares.pdf)` |\n| $110 million, $275 million, $36.8 million, $80 million, 110 million, 275 million | In Round 1, the government’s $110 million subsidy yielded $275 million in co-investments.9\nIn contrast, Rounds 5 and 5A where undersubscribed, with $36.8 million of the $80 million\ninitially allocated being utilised.10\nTelstra is the main historical recipient of Mobile Black Spot Program funding, which has\nentrenched its incumbent competitive advantage over other MNOs in remote markets.11\nLack of competition is problematic because it limits acces | `reviews/accc-submission-to-inquiry-into-co-investment-in-multi-carrier-regional-mobile-i.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-to-inquiry-into-co-investment-in-multi-carrier-regional-mobile-infrastructure_0.pdf)` |\n| $20.8 million, 20.8 million | Scams impacting NDIS participants\nIn 2024, Scamwatch received 19,989 reports of scams by people living with disability, with\n1,758 reporting overall financial losses of $20.8 million. | `reviews/accc-submission-to-the-inquiry-into-the-integrity-of-the-national-disability-ins.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-to-the-inquiry-into-the-integrity-of-the-national-disability-insurance-scheme.pdf)` |\n| $50 million, 50 million | [Page 7]\nHow the corporate sector establishes models of best practice to foster better engagement with Aboriginal and Torres\nStrait Islander consumers\nSubmission 8\nAttachment A\nAustralian Competition and Consumer Commission v Telstra Corporation Limited\n[2021] FCA 502\nThe Federal Court ordered, by consent, Telstra pay $50 million in penalties for engaging in\nunconscionable conduct when it sold mobile contracts to more than 100 Indigenous\nAustrali | `reviews/inquiry-into-corporate-best-practice-house-representatives-indigenous-affairs-co.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/inquiry-into-corporate-best-practice-house-representatives-indigenous-affairs-committee.pdf)` |\n| $29.36, $21.33 , $17.88 | Sydney Airport reported the highest\nreal aeronautical revenue per passenger, growing 43% over the decade in real terms to\n$29.36.14 Brisbane and Melbourne airports followed with increases of 36% and 33%,\nresulting in per-passenger revenues of $21.33 and $17.88 in 2023-24. | `reviews/submission-to-senate-committee-inquiry-into-aviation-sector-december-2025.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/submission-to-senate-committee-inquiry-into-aviation-sector-december-2025.pdf)` |\n| 14 per cent | [Page 56]\nor car parking services (between 9 and 14 per cent of total revenue in 2016–17). | `reviews/ACCC-submission-to-the-Productivity-Commission-27s-Inquiry-into-the-Economic-Reg.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/ACCC-submission-to-the-Productivity-Commission%27s-Inquiry-into-the-Economic-Regulation-of-Airports.pdf)` |\n| 31 per cent, 34 per cent | Prices for regional air services have remained constant in\nnominal terms, and therefore fallen in real terms by 31 per cent since 2001.96 This compares\nwith a real increase in average aeronautical revenue per passenger of 34 per cent since\n2001–02 across the airport as a whole. | `reviews/ACCC-submission-to-the-Productivity-Commission-27s-Inquiry-into-the-Economic-Reg.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/ACCC-submission-to-the-Productivity-Commission%27s-Inquiry-into-the-Economic-Regulation-of-Airports.pdf)` |\n| $100 million, 100 million | By way of examples, we note the following ACCC matters recently considered or\ninvestigated in the aviation sector.\n▪ In October 2024, the Federal Court ordered Qantas to pay $100 million in penalties\nfollowing enforcement action by the ACCC.3 The penalties were imposed because\nQantas misled consumers by offering and selling tickets for flights it had already\ndecided to cancel, and by failing to promptly tell existing ticketholders of its decision | `reviews/accc-submission-productivity-commission-inquiry-into-the-determinants-into-regio.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-productivity-commission-inquiry-into-the-determinants-into-regional-airfares.pdf)` |\n| 65 per cent | This earlier period of aggressive rivalry subsided after around 2014-15, when Qantas\npublicly withdrew from its domestic capacity-growth strategy and abandoned its 65 per cent\nmarket-share target, signalling an end to the “capacity wars.” Since then, public statements\nand financial disclosures indicate a clearer strategic emphasis on yield management and\nprofitability, including a focus on maintaining strong margins in both full-service and budge | `reviews/accc-submission-productivity-commission-inquiry-into-the-determinants-into-regio.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-productivity-commission-inquiry-into-the-determinants-into-regional-airfares.pdf)` |\n| $29.43 | Sydney Airport reported the highest\nreal aeronautical revenue per passenger, growing 35.2% over the decade in real terms to\n$29.43 in 2024-25. | `reviews/accc-submission-productivity-commission-inquiry-into-the-determinants-into-regio.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-productivity-commission-inquiry-into-the-determinants-into-regional-airfares.pdf)` |\n| $1.3 billion, 1.3 billion | However,\nSydney still maintains the highest revenue per passenger of the four airports as a result of\nthe airport almost doubling its rates just before it was privatised in 2002.43 The increases in\nrevenue per passenger in real terms represent an additional $1.3 billion in payments from\nairlines over this period. | `reviews/ACCC-submission-to-the-Productivity-Commission-27s-Inquiry-into-the-Economic-Reg.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/ACCC-submission-to-the-Productivity-Commission%27s-Inquiry-into-the-Economic-Regulation-of-Airports.pdf)` |\n| 65 per cent | This earlier period of aggressive rivalry subsided after around 2014-15, when Qantas\npublicly withdrew from its domestic capacity-growth strategy and abandoned its 65 per cent\nmarket-share target, signalling an end to the “capacity wars.” Since then, public statements\nand financial disclosures indicate a clearer strategic emphasis on yield management and\nprofitability, including a focus on maintaining strong margins in both full-service and budge | `reviews/accc-submission-productivity-commission-inquiry-into-the-determinants-into-regio.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-productivity-commission-inquiry-into-the-determinants-into-regional-airfares.pdf)` |\n\n## Key Achievements\n\n- Overall, Treasury estimates that competition in domestic aviation has delivered consumer\nwelfare benefits of $27-35 billion over the 14 years to 2023, equivalent to savings of\nroughly $60 per return trip, or $240 for a family of 4.\n  Source: `reviews/accc-submission-productivity-commission-inquiry-into-the-determinants-into-regio.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-productivity-commission-inquiry-into-the-determinants-into-regional-airfares.pdf)`\n- [pages 6,7]\nts shows that, as at January 2022, only 9 per cent of active mobile sites\nfunded under the Mobile Black Spot Program have more than one MNO operating on them.3\nThis means that while the Mobile Black Spot Program has delivered improved mobile\ncoverage in many regional and remote communities, those improvements are largely only\n2 See the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications’ (DITRDC) website at\nhttps://www.communications.gov.au/what-we-do/phone/mobile-services-and-coverage/mobile-black-spot-program.\n  Source: `reviews/accc-submission-to-inquiry-into-co-investment-in-multi-carrier-regional-mobile-i.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-to-inquiry-into-co-investment-in-multi-carrier-regional-mobile-infrastructure_0.pdf)`\n- The ACCC interprets the terms\nbroadly, consistent with how the Australian Competition Tribunal has defined them:\nPublic benefits: …anything of value to the community generally, any contribution to the aims\npursued by society including as one of its principal elements … the achievement of the economic\ngoals of efficiency and progress.19\nPublic detriments: …any impairment to the community generally, any harm or damage to the\naims pursued by the society including as one of its principal elements the achievement of the\ngoal of economic efficiency.20\n88.\n  Source: `reviews/accc-supplementary-submission-senate-greenwashing-inquiry.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-supplementary-submission-senate-greenwashing-inquiry.pdf)`\n- [Page 12]\nFor grapes First payment Second payment Third payment\ndelivered\nBefore 1 April 1/3rd by the end of the 1/3rd by 30 June 1/3rd by 30 September\nmonth following the\nmonth of delivery\n1 April to 1 May 1/3rd by 31 May 1/3rd by 30 June 1/3rd by 30 September\nAfter 1 May 2/3rds by 30 June 1/3rd by 30 September\n2.17.\n  Source: `reviews/submission-to-senate-rrat-committee-inquiry-1-november-2024.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/submission-to-senate-rrat-committee-inquiry-1-november-2024.pdf)`\n- [pages 9,10,11]\nThe second set of recommendations related to updating quality of service indicators for\nmonitored airports to improve their fitness for purpose (Productivity Commission\nrecommendation 9.5).13 This would be via requiring the monitored airports to report\ninformation relating to 53 matters, consisting of a mix of existing, amended and new\nmatters.\n  Source: `strategies/accc-submission-to-aviation-green-paper-nov-23.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-to-aviation-green-paper-nov-23.pdf)`\n- These issues are summarised in\nour submission to the Aviation White Paper terms of reference.52 As a result of the COVID-19\n52 ACCC, Submission in response to Aviation White Paper Terms of Reference, March 2023, pages 25 to 26.\n  Source: `strategies/accc-submission-to-aviation-green-paper-nov-23.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-to-aviation-green-paper-nov-23.pdf)`\n- A carefully designed and fit-for-purpose\n58 US Department of Transportation, 2023, DOT to Propose Requirements for Airlines to Cover Expenses and Compensate\nStranded Passengers, 8 May 2023, accessed 21 November 2023.\n  Source: `strategies/accc-submission-to-aviation-green-paper-nov-23.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-to-aviation-green-paper-nov-23.pdf)`\n- There is emerging growth happening in each of the priority use case areas outlined above\nand there is significant further potential to still be realised:\n• Access to additional finance data and integration with payments, digital identity and\nactions could allow even more sophisticated financial management through personal\nfinance management apps and provide consumers with a more complete financial\npicture.\n• A recent industry survey of over 700 mortgage brokers revealed 18% had utilised\nCDR, (an increase of over 200% from the previous year) and a further 34% responded\nthey are planning to implement it in the near future2.\n• The ACCC has found more than 80% of Australian households in the National\nElectricity Network could move to a cheaper electricity plan.3 The recent CDR energy\nswitching experiment run by the Data Standards Body and Treasury has identified\n  Source: `reviews/accc-submission-productivity-commission-inquiry-harnessing-data-digital.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-productivity-commission-inquiry-harnessing-data-digital.pdf)`\n- The\nACCC objected to a proposed price increase for these services in 2010.19 As a result, Sydney\n19 ACCC, Sydney Airport regional aviation 2010 – Decision, ACCC, Australian Government, 17 September 2010, accessed 25\nFebruary 2026.\n  Source: `reviews/accc-submission-productivity-commission-inquiry-into-the-determinants-into-regio.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-productivity-commission-inquiry-into-the-determinants-into-regional-airfares.pdf)`\n- In 2024−25 our activities included:\n delivering 62 in-person and virtual consumer awareness presentations\n distributing over 145,000 copies of ‘The Little Book of Scams’\n publishing new scams awareness material, including a scam quiz, digital and printable resources\navailable in 21 languages, and dedicated resources for First Nations people\n automatically referring 8,727 high risk scam victims to IDCARE for tailored, practical advice\nand support.\n  Source: `reviews/accc-submission-to-the-inquiry-into-the-integrity-of-the-national-disability-ins.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-to-the-inquiry-into-the-integrity-of-the-national-disability-insurance-scheme.pdf)`\n- Sustainability collaborations and Australian competition law 6\n3.1 Cartels 6\n3.2 Other anti-competitive practices 8\n3.3 Exceptions and exemptions 9\n3.4 Examples of low-risk sustainability collaborations 10\n4.\n  Source: `reviews/accc-supplementary-submission-senate-greenwashing-inquiry.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-supplementary-submission-senate-greenwashing-inquiry.pdf)`\n- [Page 26]\nGreenwashing\nSubmission 2 - Attachment 1\n Joint buying groups to purchase renewable energy, resulting in reduced greenhouse gas\nemissions by enabling members of the buying group to transition to renewables at lower\ncost and with less risk than if they each sourced renewable energy individually.24\n Major supermarkets collaborating to manage disruptions to in-store collections of soft\nplastics for recycling.25\n Businesses in the textile, clothing and footwear industry agreeing to a voluntary code of\nconduct to ensure they and their outsourced supply chains comply with relevant awards and\nworkplace laws and agreeing to boycott suppliers who are non-compliant.26\n93.\n  Source: `reviews/accc-supplementary-submission-senate-greenwashing-inquiry.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-supplementary-submission-senate-greenwashing-inquiry.pdf)`\n\n## Key Issues, Risks, and Recommendations\n\n- ACCC submission to inquiry into co-investment in multi-carrier regional mobile infrastructure\n(\nPDF 559.81 KB\n)\n- 14 November 2022\nInquiry into co-investment in multi-carrier regional mobile infrastructure\nIn November 2022, the ACCC made a submission to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Communications and the Arts inquiry on the experience, opportunities and challenges for co-investment in multi-carrier regional mobile infrastructure\nACCC submission to the 2021 Regional Telecommunications Review\n(\nPDF 780.7 KB\n)\n- September 2021\n2021 Regional Telecommunications Review\nIn September 2021, the ACCC made a submission to the Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee in response to its consultation on the 2021 Regional Telecommunications Review Issues Paper.\n  Source: `pages/inquiries-index__16.html (http://accc.gov.au/inquiries-and-consultations/accc-submissions-to-external-consultations)`\n- [pages 9,10,11]\nThe second set of recommendations related to updating quality of service indicators for\nmonitored airports to improve their fitness for purpose (Productivity Commission\nrecommendation 9.5).13 This would be via requiring the monitored airports to report\ninformation relating to 53 matters, consisting of a mix of existing, amended and new\nmatters.\n  Source: `strategies/accc-submission-to-aviation-green-paper-nov-23.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-to-aviation-green-paper-nov-23.pdf)`\n- 39 ACCC, Productivity Commission Inquiry into the Economic Regulation of Airports – ACCC submission in response to the\nIssues Paper, September 2018, Recommendation 2, pp 35-36.\n  Source: `strategies/accc-submission-to-aviation-green-paper-nov-23.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-to-aviation-green-paper-nov-23.pdf)`\n- These issues are summarised in\nour submission to the Aviation White Paper terms of reference.52 As a result of the COVID-19\n52 ACCC, Submission in response to Aviation White Paper Terms of Reference, March 2023, pages 25 to 26.\n  Source: `strategies/accc-submission-to-aviation-green-paper-nov-23.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-to-aviation-green-paper-nov-23.pdf)`\n- In 2024−25 our activities included:\n delivering 62 in-person and virtual consumer awareness presentations\n distributing over 145,000 copies of ‘The Little Book of Scams’\n publishing new scams awareness material, including a scam quiz, digital and printable resources\navailable in 21 languages, and dedicated resources for First Nations people\n automatically referring 8,727 high risk scam victims to IDCARE for tailored, practical advice\nand support.\n  Source: `reviews/accc-submission-to-the-inquiry-into-the-integrity-of-the-national-disability-ins.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-to-the-inquiry-into-the-integrity-of-the-national-disability-insurance-scheme.pdf)`\n- Sustainability collaborations and Australian competition law 6\n3.1 Cartels 6\n3.2 Other anti-competitive practices 8\n3.3 Exceptions and exemptions 9\n3.4 Examples of low-risk sustainability collaborations 10\n4.\n  Source: `reviews/accc-supplementary-submission-senate-greenwashing-inquiry.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-supplementary-submission-senate-greenwashing-inquiry.pdf)`\n- [Page 26]\nGreenwashing\nSubmission 2 - Attachment 1\n Joint buying groups to purchase renewable energy, resulting in reduced greenhouse gas\nemissions by enabling members of the buying group to transition to renewables at lower\ncost and with less risk than if they each sourced renewable energy individually.24\n Major supermarkets collaborating to manage disruptions to in-store collections of soft\nplastics for recycling.25\n Businesses in the textile, clothing and footwear industry agreeing to a voluntary code of\nconduct to ensure they and their outsourced supply chains comply with relevant awards and\nworkplace laws and agreeing to boycott suppliers who are non-compliant.26\n93.\n  Source: `reviews/accc-supplementary-submission-senate-greenwashing-inquiry.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-supplementary-submission-senate-greenwashing-inquiry.pdf)`\n- There is some risk that broadening the levy base to include 4G and 5G fixed wireless\nbroadband services, which are a source of potential competitive constraint on NBN Co,\ncould result in higher prices for these services.\n  Source: `strategies/accc-submission-funding-universal-telecommunications-services-discussion-paper.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-funding-universal-telecommunications-services-discussion-paper.pdf)`\n- ACCC submission to the Therapeutic Goods Administration’s consultation on ‘low risk’ goods\n(\nPDF 371.54 KB\n)\n- 18 May 2017\nTherapeutic Goods Administration’s consultation on options for the future regulation of 'low risk' products\nOn 31 March 2017, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) released a consultation paper on options for the future regulation of ‘low risk’ products, including deregulation of certain classes of products.\n  Source: `pages/inquiries-index__16.html (http://accc.gov.au/inquiries-and-consultations/accc-submissions-to-external-consultations)`\n- [Page 25]\nCurrently, the ACCC may issue infringement notices for alleged contraventions of sections\n57CA(3), 57CA(6) or 57CA(7), but not for sections 57CA(2) or 57CA(4).\n  Source: `strategies/accc-submission-in-response-to-the-discussion-paper-on-the-operation-of-the-sche.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-in-response-to-the-discussion-paper-on-the-operation-of-the-scheme.pdf)`\n- We provided a more comprehensive summary of this advice in our 2021-22 Airport\nMonitoring report.14\n12 ACCC, More detailed information on airport performance: ACCC final advice – Productivity Commission recommendation\n9.4, May 2023.\n  Source: `strategies/accc-submission-to-aviation-green-paper-nov-23.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-to-aviation-green-paper-nov-23.pdf)`\n- These\nintentions were to:\n▪ establish into law the 80 movements per hour cap and a way to administer it\n▪ alleviate congestion delays and spread flights more evenly within hours\n▪ protect access for regional airlines and consumers\n▪ provide potential new entrants with equal access to slots as their established\ncompetitors.16\n15 ACCC, Airline competition in Australia – final report, June 2023, p 3; ACCC, Aviation White Paper ACCC submission in\nresponse to the terms of reference, 15 March 2023, p 16.\n  Source: `strategies/accc-submission-to-aviation-green-paper-nov-23.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-to-aviation-green-paper-nov-23.pdf)`\n- 16 Peter Harris AO, Review of the Sydney Airport Demand Management Scheme, February 2021, p 8, accessed 21 November\n2023; Australian National Audit Office, Implementation of the Sydney Airport Demand Management Act 1997, 7 March 2007,\naccessed 21 November 2023.\n  Source: `strategies/accc-submission-to-aviation-green-paper-nov-23.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-to-aviation-green-paper-nov-23.pdf)`\n- They have\nnot taken any further action, such as applying fines, for persistent slot misuse.30\nUnder the current legislative provisions, the Compliance Committee can recommend to the\nSlot Manager that it should vary, suspend or cancel slots; however, the Slot Manager is not\nrequired to comply with this recommendation – only have regard to it.31 This legislative\n29 See Sydney Airport Demand Management Regulations 1998, Part 2, s 5.\n  Source: `strategies/accc-submission-to-aviation-green-paper-nov-23.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-to-aviation-green-paper-nov-23.pdf)`\n\n## Corporate Values and Operating Culture\n\n- 1 ACCC instituted proceedings against Ausnew Home Care Service Pty Ltd\n2 Bedshed Franchising Pty Ltd paid $39,600 in penalties\n3 Vorwek Australia Pty Ltd, trading as Thermomix in Australia, paid $79,200 in penalties\n4 Mable Technologies Pty Ltd admitted to breaching the ACL\n5 NDIS provider Aidacare admits to misleading consumers about their consumer guarantee rights\nInquiry into the Integrity of the National Disability Insurance Scheme 4\n  Source: `reviews/accc-submission-to-the-inquiry-into-the-integrity-of-the-national-disability-ins.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-to-the-inquiry-into-the-integrity-of-the-national-disability-insurance-scheme.pdf)`\n- Governance and accountability\nSubmission title\nDescription\nACCC submission to Maternity Leave Act review\n(\nPDF 239.07 KB\n)\n- 4 February 2022\nMaternity Leave (Commonwealth Employees) Act 1973 review\nOn 4 February 2022, the ACCC made a submission to the Australian Public Service Commission’s review of the\nMaternity Leave (Commonwealth Employees) Act 1973\n.\n  Source: `pages/inquiries-index__16.html (http://accc.gov.au/inquiries-and-consultations/accc-submissions-to-external-consultations)`\n- [pages 9,10,11]\nThe second set of recommendations related to updating quality of service indicators for\nmonitored airports to improve their fitness for purpose (Productivity Commission\nrecommendation 9.5).13 This would be via requiring the monitored airports to report\ninformation relating to 53 matters, consisting of a mix of existing, amended and new\nmatters.\n  Source: `strategies/accc-submission-to-aviation-green-paper-nov-23.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-to-aviation-green-paper-nov-23.pdf)`\n- The ACCC currently has the following roles specifically relating to the aviation industry:\nAirport monitoring\n▪ Monitoring and reporting on certain service quality matters, and receiving accounts and\nreports, in respect of the 4 major airports (Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney,\ncollectively the ‘monitored airports’) under Parts 7 and 8 of the Airports Act 1996.\n▪ Monitoring and reporting on the prices, costs and profits related to the supply of\naeronautical and car parking services at the monitored airports, pursuant to directions\ngiven by the then Assistant Treasurer in 2012 to the ACCC under Part VIIA of the CCA.\n  Source: `reviews/accc-submission-productivity-commission-inquiry-into-the-determinants-into-regio.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-productivity-commission-inquiry-into-the-determinants-into-regional-airfares.pdf)`\n- The ACCC can only obtain a penalty against a data provider for\ncontravening the main obligation or fair market value requirement by successful\nlitigation.\n• Treasury should consider amending the legislation to provide for a substantial\ninfringement notice penalty in respect of sections 57CA(2) and 57CA(4).\n  Source: `strategies/accc-submission-in-response-to-the-discussion-paper-on-the-operation-of-the-sche.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-in-response-to-the-discussion-paper-on-the-operation-of-the-scheme.pdf)`\n- [Page 36]\n▪ The TIO has authority to make decisions on complaints about telephone and internet\nservices that are binding on the service provider (if the consumer choses to accept the\ndecision), up to $100,000 in value.\n▪ The TIO also provides a number of guides for consumers and industry to help with\ncommon complaints and publishes a quarterly report outlining the complaint types and\ntrends.78\n▪ In addition to resolving individual complaints, the TIO also addresses broader issues\nthrough its systemic issues work.\n  Source: `strategies/accc-submission-to-aviation-green-paper-nov-23.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-to-aviation-green-paper-nov-23.pdf)`\n- While service level agreements with airlines appear to improve each time a\nnew agreement is negotiated, there is still some way to go for them to provide sufficient\naccountability on the airports to ensure their service level is fit for purpose.52\n4.3.\n  Source: `reviews/ACCC-submission-to-the-Productivity-Commission-27s-Inquiry-into-the-Economic-Reg.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/ACCC-submission-to-the-Productivity-Commission%27s-Inquiry-into-the-Economic-Regulation-of-Airports.pdf)`\n- [pages 16,17,18,19,20]\nlt in a minimalist design which can affect brand\nadvantage for some operators.\n• may result in lower service differentiation and could also reduce incentives to invest.\n  Source: `reviews/accc-submission-to-inquiry-into-co-investment-in-multi-carrier-regional-mobile-i.pdf (http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-to-inquiry-into-co-investment-in-multi-carrier-regional-mobile-infrastructure_0.pdf)`\n\n## Global Ideas and Case Study Inputs\n\n_No global-intelligence source text found yet. Run `CLAUDE/global-ideas-scraper.py <entity>` to populate case-study sources._\n\n## Source Artifacts Used\n\n- `strategies/accc-submission-better-delivery-of-universal-services-discussion-paper.pdf` - strategies - http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-better-delivery-of-universal-services-discussion-paper.pdf\n- `strategies/accc-submission-consultation-scams-prevention-framework.pdf` - strategies - http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-consultation-scams-prevention-framework.pdf\n- `strategies/accc-submission-funding-universal-telecommunications-services-discussion-paper.pdf` - strategies - http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-funding-universal-telecommunications-services-discussion-paper.pdf\n- `strategies/accc-submission-in-response-to-the-discussion-paper-on-the-operation-of-the-sche.pdf` - strategies - http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-in-response-to-the-discussion-paper-on-the-operation-of-the-scheme.pdf\n- `strategies/accc-submission-redress-framework-consultation-aus-gov-digital-id-system.pdf` - strategies - http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-redress-framework-consultation-aus-gov-digital-id-system.pdf\n- `strategies/accc-submission-senate-scams-prevention-framework-bill.pdf` - strategies - http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-senate-scams-prevention-framework-bill.pdf\n- `strategies/accc-submission-to-aviation-green-paper-nov-23.pdf` - strategies - http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-to-aviation-green-paper-nov-23.pdf\n- `strategies/daff-discussion-paper-operation-of-the-dairy-code.pdf` - strategies - http://accc.gov.au/system/files/daff-discussion-paper-operation-of-the-dairy-code.pdf\n- `reviews/ACCC-submission-to-the-Productivity-Commission-27s-Inquiry-into-the-Economic-Reg.pdf` - reviews - http://accc.gov.au/system/files/ACCC-submission-to-the-Productivity-Commission%27s-Inquiry-into-the-Economic-Regulation-of-Airports.pdf\n- `reviews/accc-letter-productivity-commission-inquiry-opportunities-circular-economy.pdf` - reviews - http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-letter-productivity-commission-inquiry-opportunities-circular-economy.pdf\n- `reviews/accc-submission-productivity-commission-inquiry-harnessing-data-digital.pdf` - reviews - http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-productivity-commission-inquiry-harnessing-data-digital.pdf\n- `reviews/accc-submission-productivity-commission-inquiry-into-the-determinants-into-regio.pdf` - reviews - http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-productivity-commission-inquiry-into-the-determinants-into-regional-airfares.pdf\n- `reviews/accc-submission-standing-economics-committee-inquiry-big-box-retailer-price-sett.pdf` - reviews - http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-standing-economics-committee-inquiry-big-box-retailer-price-setting.pdf\n- `reviews/accc-submission-to-inquiry-into-co-investment-in-multi-carrier-regional-mobile-i.pdf` - reviews - http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-to-inquiry-into-co-investment-in-multi-carrier-regional-mobile-infrastructure_0.pdf\n- `reviews/accc-submission-to-senate-committee-inquiry-into-the-aviation-consumer-protectio.pdf` - reviews - http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-to-senate-committee-inquiry-into-the-aviation-consumer-protection-bill-and-three-related-bills_0.pdf\n- `reviews/accc-submission-to-the-inquiry-into-the-integrity-of-the-national-disability-ins.pdf` - reviews - http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-submission-to-the-inquiry-into-the-integrity-of-the-national-disability-insurance-scheme.pdf\n- `reviews/accc-supplementary-submission-senate-greenwashing-inquiry.pdf` - reviews - http://accc.gov.au/system/files/accc-supplementary-submission-senate-greenwashing-inquiry.pdf\n- `reviews/final-acccletter-submission-pc-philanthropy-inquiry.pdf` - reviews - http://accc.gov.au/system/files/final-acccletter-submission-pc-philanthropy-inquiry.pdf\n- `reviews/inquiry-into-corporate-best-practice-house-representatives-indigenous-affairs-co.pdf` - reviews - http://accc.gov.au/system/files/inquiry-into-corporate-best-practice-house-representatives-indigenous-affairs-committee.pdf\n- `reviews/optus-network-outage-Inquiry.pdf` - reviews - http://accc.gov.au/system/files/optus-network-outage-Inquiry.pdf\n- `reviews/senate-committee-inquiry-meat-animal-products.pdf` - reviews - http://accc.gov.au/system/files/senate-committee-inquiry-meat-animal-products.pdf\n- `reviews/submission-to-senate-rrat-committee-inquiry-1-november-2024.pdf` - reviews - http://accc.gov.au/system/files/submission-to-senate-rrat-committee-inquiry-1-november-2024.pdf\n- `reviews/submission-to-senate-committee-inquiry-into-aviation-sector-december-2025.pdf` - reviews - http://accc.gov.au/system/files/submission-to-senate-committee-inquiry-into-aviation-sector-december-2025.pdf\n- `pages/about.html` - pages - http://accc.gov.au/about-us/consultative-committees\n- `pages/announcements-index.html` - pages - http://accc.gov.au/about-us/news/subscribe-to-media-releases-and-speeches\n- `pages/announcements-index__18.html` - pages - http://accc.gov.au/sites/www.accc.gov.au/files/css/css_lgMCGfKAKYUM7O6OCcsICeXE7x2058nXr9VUw2A0Lyw.css?delta=2&language=en&theme=acccgov_theme&include=eJxtkN1uwyAMRl8ojG3SnsdywA1e-Bs27fL2C03VtVJvkPE5F99ndM7BjEIW98mU3kzRQM0IK4lJlPuEz46WarpyZOUng7KybhCYGjYXNptowX-ckKMLnCrk4gkcpoq8ZHsqLR1GxYXgRORndCuM_QNshF4q4UrNPswH7LJvOSu1jNHEsnA2kfN60AvNLqAe6W-fK1nKGdD9dN7LcslHx5HiTu-hrfRZXON6Fe-xhrOfK5EV3SLJhCKkwPmbnJZmnYj9_Pp4BwnoyYPiHAlGv6WVnv0rX-lX4cIaOIPHtj7qOxq9rG-9Yny7fSehcXHAyoBdiyupRtI91Ov9JJsoJTv6Tmemi9jr-5aK75H-AGN7z38\n- `pages/announcements-index__19.html` - pages - http://accc.gov.au/about-us/news/subscribe-to-media-releases-and-speeches\n- `pages/announcements-index__20.html` - pages - http://accc.gov.au/public-registers/mergers-and-acquisitions-registers/public-informal-merger-reviews-register-2002-25\n- `pages/announcements-index__21.html` - pages - http://accc.gov.au/public-registers/mergers-and-acquisitions-registers/merger-authorisations-register-2017-25\n- `pages/announcements-index__22.html` - pages - http://accc.gov.au/public-registers/mergers-and-acquisitions-registers/merger-authorisations-direct-to-tribunal-register-2007-17\n- `pages/contact.html` - pages - http://accc.gov.au/contact-us\n- `pages/homepage.html` - pages - http://accc.gov.au/about-us/consultative-committees\n- `pages/inquiries-index.html` - pages - http://accc.gov.au/inquiries-and-consultations\n- `pages/inquiries-index__09.html` - pages - http://accc.gov.au/inquiries-and-consultations\n- `pages/inquiries-index__10.html` - pages - http://accc.gov.au/inquiries-and-consultations/electricity-market-monitoring-inquiry-2018-26\n- `pages/inquiries-index__11.html` - pages - http://accc.gov.au/inquiries-and-consultations/gas-inquiry-2017-30\n- `pages/inquiries-index__12.html` - pages - http://accc.gov.au/inquiries-and-consultations/finalised-inquiries\n- `pages/inquiries-index__13.html` - pages - http://accc.gov.au/inquiries-and-consultations/accc-consultations\n- `pages/inquiries-index__14.html` - pages - http://accc.gov.au/inquiries-and-consultations/accc-consultations/consultation-hub\n- `pages/inquiries-index__15.html` - pages - http://accc.gov.au/inquiries-and-consultations/accc-consultations/competition-exemption-consultations\n- `pages/inquiries-index__16.html` - pages - http://accc.gov.au/inquiries-and-consultations/accc-submissions-to-external-consultations\n- `pages/inquiries-index__17.html` - pages - http://accc.gov.au/inquiries-and-consultations/consultative-committees\n- `pages/ministerial-releases-index.html` - pages - http://accc.gov.au/public-registers/gas-registers/conditional-ministerial-exemptions-for-gas-suppliers\n- `pages/ministerial-releases-index__23.html` - pages - http://accc.gov.au/sites/www.accc.gov.au/files/css/css_lgMCGfKAKYUM7O6OCcsICeXE7x2058nXr9VUw2A0Lyw.css?delta=2&language=en&theme=acccgov_theme&include=eJx9kGFOwzAMhS_ULIDEeSI3MY1pmgTbWentydYBnTT4E9n-np7zDN57N4KghV6Z0tgUjchGSFHMgrkNcK_RUk1TSqR0p8CspJuLhAzs42YXnOAfLBRwBD44MEKQijAj20O9wyZ9SlmRMySTykTZJMrzTlccfQTdf3hrrmQqZwf-o1EPRCXvOSpM-EN73AWt6JZQBhBBdZTf0Wth60Xsy-vzk5MIAYNTGBN2Dz9PXFoOj_RvCNq4iz2kVJq6RKLub3_FT3UraaTsAvB8tO_oktEGbhXS6dYOFRgmhhrlm_xOTi3XNvadEcMgeLm1g0oOmhZflppQe9rH80E2UVzs5UjDmXAVe31PSwkt4Rdy2dnn\n- `pages/news-latest.html` - pages - http://accc.gov.au/news-centre\n- `pages/publications-index.html` - pages - http://accc.gov.au/about-us/publications\n- `pages/strategies-index.html` - pages - http://accc.gov.au/about-us/accc-strategy-and-priorities\n- `pages/strategies-index__00.html` - pages - http://accc.gov.au/about-us/accc-strategy-and-priorities\n- `pages/strategies-index__01.html` - pages - http://accc.gov.au/by-industry/digital-platforms-and-services\n- `pages/strategies-index__02.html` - pages - http://accc.gov.au/public-registers/consumer-data-right-exemptions-register\n- `pages/strategies-index__03.html` - pages - http://accc.gov.au/public-registers/digital-id-registers\n- `pages/strategies-index__04.html` - pages - http://accc.gov.au/public-registers/digital-id-registers/accredited-entities-register\n- `pages/strategies-index__05.html` - pages - http://accc.gov.au/public-registers/digital-id-registers/australian-government-digital-id-system-register\n- `pages/strategies-index__06.html` - pages - http://accc.gov.au/about-us/accc-priorities/accc-strategy\n- `pages/strategies-index__07.html` - pages - http://accc.gov.au/about-us/accc-strategy-and-priorities/compliance-and-enforcement-priorities\n- `pages/strategies-index__08.html` - pages - http://accc.gov.au/about-us/accc-strategy-and-priorities/product-safety-priorities\n- `other-pdfs/Submission-20to-20Treasury-20on-20Part-20IIIA-20improving-20timeliness-20--20dra.pdf` - other-pdfs - http://accc.gov.au/system/files/Submission%20to%20Treasury%20on%20Part%20IIIA%20improving%20timeliness%20-%20draft%20legislation%20%281%29.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/Treasury-20consultation-20--20Timeliness-20of-20National-20Access-20Regime.pdf` - other-pdfs - http://accc.gov.au/system/files/Treasury%20consultation%20-%20Timeliness%20of%20National%20Access%20Regime.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/ACL_Compliance_and_enforcement_guide.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://consumerlaw.gov.au/sites/consumer/files/2019/01/ACL_Compliance_and_enforcement_guide.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/compliance-enforcement-policies-priorities-2026-2027.pdf` - other-pdfs - http://accc.gov.au/system/files/compliance-enforcement-policies-priorities-2026-2027.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/compliance-enforcement-priorities-2026-27-factsheet.pdf` - other-pdfs - http://accc.gov.au/system/files/compliance-enforcement-priorities-2026-27-factsheet.pdf\n\n## Gaps To Fix\n\n- No corporate plan text source found.\n- No annual report text source found.\n- No global comparison/case-study sources found.",
  "legislation_md": "# Fuel Consultative Committee - Acts and Legislation Discovery\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T21:21:57.251480+00:00\n**Entity ID**: B-003121\n**Jurisdiction**: Commonwealth\n**Portfolio**: Treasury\n\n> This is an evidence-based discovery list from scraped department material. A mention does not always mean the department administers the legislation; high-confidence and official register links should be reviewed.\n\n## Summary\n\n- Source files scanned: 62\n- Unique legislation references found: 79\n\n| Type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| Act | 55 |\n| Code | 1 |\n| Determination | 1 |\n| Regulation | 9 |\n| Rules | 5 |\n| Scheme | 1 |\n| Standard | 7 |\n\n## Legislation References\n\n### Competition and Consumer Act 2010\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 55\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Competition+and+Consumer+Act+2010\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/about.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index__21.html`\n- `pages/homepage.html`\n- `pages/inquiries-index__16.html`\n- `pages/inquiries-index__17.html`\n- `pages/strategies-index.html`\n- `pages/strategies-index__00.html`\n- `pages/strategies-index__02.html`\n- `pages/strategies-index__07.html`\n- `other-pdfs/compliance-enforcement-policies-priorities-2026-2027.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- a number of\ninternational forums and groups\n.\nAgriculture Consultative Committee\nThe Agriculture Consultative Committee was established by the ACCC to provide advice and information on issues affecting the agriculture sector that fall within the scope of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (the Act), and to provide a forum where competition and consumer law concerns related to the agriculture sector can be considered and addressed collaboratively.\nConsumer Consultative Committee\nThe ACCC established the Consumer Consultative Committee in 2001 t\n  Source: `pages/about.html`\n- Each entry includes a public version of the application, public submissions by the applicant and interested parties, and the ACCC’s decision.\nIf granted by the ACCC, merger authorisation provided protection from legal action for a breach of section 50 of the\nCompetition and Consumer Act 2010\n.\nIt is no longer possible to apply for merger authorisation. Learn about the\nmerger control regime\nfor notifying and assessing acquisitions.\nBetween 2007 and 2017, applications were made directly to the Australian Competition Tribunal. See the\nMerger authori\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index__21.html`\n- a number of\ninternational forums and groups\n.\nAgriculture Consultative Committee\nThe Agriculture Consultative Committee was established by the ACCC to provide advice and information on issues affecting the agriculture sector that fall within the scope of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (the Act), and to provide a forum where competition and consumer law concerns related to the agriculture sector can be considered and addressed collaboratively.\nConsumer Consultative Committee\nThe ACCC established the Consumer Consultative Committee in 2001 t\n  Source: `pages/homepage.html`\n- |\nDOCX 123.58 KB\n)\n- April 2016\nSenate Inquiry into criminal, civil and administrative penalties for white collar crime\nIn April 2016 the ACCC made a submission to the Senate Inquiry into white collar crime covering the issue of penalties and remedies in the\nCompetition and Consumer Act 2010\nand the Australian Consumer Law.\nEnvironment and sustainability\nSubmission title\nDescription\nACCC supplementary submission to the Senate Environment and Communications References Committee Inquiry into greenwashing\n(\nPDF 1.01 MB\n)\n- September 2024\nSenate Inqu\n  Source: `pages/inquiries-index__16.html`\n- hicle Service and Repair Information Sharing Scheme Bill\nIn January 2021 the ACCC made a submission to Treasury on the Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Information Sharing Scheme Bill. The submission was in response to an Exposure Draft of an amendment to the\nCompetition and Consumer Act 2010\n.\nACCC submission to Treasury’s consultation on a mandatory scheme for the sharing of motor vehicle service and repair information\n(\nPDF 270.59 KB\n)\n- March 2019\nACCC submission in response to Treasury's consultation paper\nIn March 2019 the ACCC made a submis\n  Source: `pages/inquiries-index__16.html`\n\n### Consumer (Gas Market Code) Regulations 2023\n\n**Type**: Regulation\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 11\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Consumer+%28Gas+Market+Code%29+Regulations+2023\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/inquiries-index__16.html`\n- `pages/ministerial-releases-index.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- w of the Franchising Code of Conduct.\nOn 29 September 2023, the ACCC provided a submission in response to the consultation paper and terms of reference.\nACCC submission to the Senate Economics Legislation Committee’s inquiry into the Competition and Consumer (Gas Market Code) Regulations 2023\n(\nPDF 202.36 KB\n)\n- 25 August 2023\nInquiry into Competition and Consumer (Gas Market Code) Regulations 2023\nOn 8 August 2023, the Senate referred the Competition and Consumer (Gas Market Code) Regulations 2023 to the Economics Legislation Committee for inquir\n  Source: `pages/inquiries-index__16.html`\n- e consultation paper and terms of reference.\nACCC submission to the Senate Economics Legislation Committee’s inquiry into the Competition and Consumer (Gas Market Code) Regulations 2023\n(\nPDF 202.36 KB\n)\n- 25 August 2023\nInquiry into Competition and Consumer (Gas Market Code) Regulations 2023\nOn 8 August 2023, the Senate referred the Competition and Consumer (Gas Market Code) Regulations 2023 to the Economics Legislation Committee for inquiry and report by 6 October 2023.\nThe ACCC provided a submission in response to the terms of reference on Frid\n  Source: `pages/inquiries-index__16.html`\n- ttee’s inquiry into the Competition and Consumer (Gas Market Code) Regulations 2023\n(\nPDF 202.36 KB\n)\n- 25 August 2023\nInquiry into Competition and Consumer (Gas Market Code) Regulations 2023\nOn 8 August 2023, the Senate referred the Competition and Consumer (Gas Market Code) Regulations 2023 to the Economics Legislation Committee for inquiry and report by 6 October 2023.\nThe ACCC provided a submission in response to the terms of reference on Friday, 25 August 2023.\nACCC submission to the 2023 Food and Grocery Code Review (Dispute Resolution Provi\n  Source: `pages/inquiries-index__16.html`\n- the Hon, Chris Bowen MP, Minister for Climate Change and Energy (the Minister), granted to the below Exempt Persons (collectively, Santos) a conditional Ministerial exemption (the Exemption) pursuant to sections 61, 63 and 65 of the Competition and Consumer (Gas Market Code) Regulations 2023 (the Code).\nShell Energy Australia Pty Ltd\nOn 19 December 2024,  the Hon, Chris Bowen MP, Minister for Climate Change and Energy (the Minister), granted to the below Exempt Persons (collectively, SEAU) a conditional Ministerial exemption (the Exemption) pursu\n  Source: `pages/ministerial-releases-index.html`\n- ,  the Hon, Chris Bowen MP, Minister for Climate Change and Energy (the Minister), granted to the below Exempt Persons (collectively, SEAU) a conditional Ministerial exemption (the Exemption) pursuant to sections 61, 63 and 65 of the Competition and Consumer (Gas Market Code) Regulations 2023 (the Code).\nWalloons Coal Seam Gas Company Pty Limited\nOn 12 June 2024, the Hon, Chris Bowen MP, Minister for Climate Change and Energy (the Minister), granted to Walloons Coal Seam Gas Company Pty Limited (Walloons) a conditional Ministerial exemption (the E\n  Source: `pages/ministerial-releases-index.html`\n\n### Part VIIA of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 8\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Part+VIIA+of+the+Competition+and+Consumer+Act+2010\n\n**Sources**:\n- `reviews/accc-submission-productivity-commission-inquiry-into-the-determinants-into-regio.pages.jsonl`\n- `reviews/ACCC-submission-to-the-Productivity-Commission-27s-Inquiry-into-the-Economic-Reg.pages.jsonl`\n- `reviews/submission-to-senate-committee-inquiry-into-aviation-sector-december-2025.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- sensitive\ninformation. The ACCC is required to take this impact into account when determining what\ncan be published.\nRegulatory oversight of Airservices Australia’s pricing for air\nnavigation and fire and rescue services\nAirservices is a declared person under Part VIIA of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010\n(CCA), and its terminal navigation, enroute navigation, and ARFF services are notified\nservices which are those which have had charges set by a determination made under s 53 of\nthe Air Services Act 1995. This means that Airservices cannot increase the price o\n  Source: `reviews/accc-submission-productivity-commission-inquiry-into-the-determinants-into-regio.pages.jsonl`\n- role in relation to airports\nThe ACCC has two specific roles in relation to the regulatory oversight of airports:\n The ACCC conducts annual price and service quality monitoring of the four major\nairports (Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney airports) under Part VIIA of the\nCompetition and Consumer Act 2010 (CCA) and Part 8 of the Airports Act 1996 (Airports\nAct). This includes monitoring the provision of aeronautical and car parking services at\nthose airports.\n The ACCC also has a role in assessing proposed price increases for regional air services\nat Sydney A\n  Source: `reviews/ACCC-submission-to-the-Productivity-Commission-27s-Inquiry-into-the-Economic-Reg.pages.jsonl`\n- on Tribunal and Full Federal\nCourt).59 Following the recent amendment to the Part IIIA declaration criteria, Port of\nNewcastle has applied to the NCC in July 2018 seeking that the declaration be revoked.60\n55 Arblaster, M., Reform of economic regulation under Part VIIA of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010- Submission to the\nReview of Competition Policy, June 2014, p. 8.\n56 Productivity Commission, 2011, p. XXXIV.\n57 Information on the inquiries the ACCC is conducting is available on the ACCC website.\n58 For example, s. 44K of the CCA provides that the minister\n  Source: `reviews/ACCC-submission-to-the-Productivity-Commission-27s-Inquiry-into-the-Economic-Reg.pages.jsonl`\n- ses on efficiency of prices in the\nsense that they should not generate more revenue than what is required to cover efficient\ncost of supplying the service. This is explained in detail in “Statement of regulatory approach\nto assessing price notifications under Part VIIA of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010”\n(available on the ACCC’s website).\nAs a form of price control, the price notification regime can be an effective tool for\nconstraining the ability of a monopoly to exercise its market power. For example, under the\nregime five-year pricing paths have been dev\n  Source: `reviews/ACCC-submission-to-the-Productivity-Commission-27s-Inquiry-into-the-Economic-Reg.pages.jsonl`\n- e will not be as\neffective as a negotiate/arbitrate regime in terms of achieving the government’s objectives.\n85 Sue Begg (Deputy Chair, NZCC), presentation to the Regulatory Policy Institute conference, 2014.\n86 Arblaster, Reform of economic regulation under Part VIIA of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010- Submission to the\nReview of Competition Policy, June 2014, p. 4\n87 ACCC, Statement of regulatory approach to assessing price notifications under Part VIIA of the Competition and Consumer\nAct 2010, 2017, p.12.\n42\n\n[page 44]\n5. Car parking services\n5.1. Airpor\n  Source: `reviews/ACCC-submission-to-the-Productivity-Commission-27s-Inquiry-into-the-Economic-Reg.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Sydney Airport Slot Management Scheme 2025\n\n**Type**: Scheme\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 8\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Sydney+Airport+Slot+Management+Scheme+2025\n\n**Sources**:\n- `reviews/accc-submission-productivity-commission-inquiry-into-the-determinants-into-regio.pages.jsonl`\n- `reviews/submission-to-senate-committee-inquiry-into-aviation-sector-december-2025.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- new regime, the size of the aircraft test has been replaced by the ‘conditions test’. The conditions test allows the\nSlot Manager to impose certain conditions on the use of a slot series.\n35 See Division 4 of the Sydney Airport Demand Management Act 1997.\n36 Sydney Airport Slot Management Scheme 2025, sections 31 and 32.\n37 Sydney Airport Demand Management Regulations 2025, subsection 47(1).\n38 Sydney Airport Slot Management Scheme 2025, section 36.\n39 Sydney Airport Slot Management Scheme 2025, section 18.\n40 Sydney Airport Slot Management Scheme 2025, p\n  Source: `reviews/accc-submission-productivity-commission-inquiry-into-the-determinants-into-regio.pages.jsonl`\n- e certain conditions on the use of a slot series.\n35 See Division 4 of the Sydney Airport Demand Management Act 1997.\n36 Sydney Airport Slot Management Scheme 2025, sections 31 and 32.\n37 Sydney Airport Demand Management Regulations 2025, subsection 47(1).\n38 Sydney Airport Slot Management Scheme 2025, section 36.\n39 Sydney Airport Slot Management Scheme 2025, section 18.\n40 Sydney Airport Slot Management Scheme 2025, paragraph 22(1)(iv).\nACCC submission to the Productivity Commission inquiry into the determinants of regional airfares 30\n\n[page 35]\nThe exi\n  Source: `reviews/accc-submission-productivity-commission-inquiry-into-the-determinants-into-regio.pages.jsonl`\n- vision 4 of the Sydney Airport Demand Management Act 1997.\n36 Sydney Airport Slot Management Scheme 2025, sections 31 and 32.\n37 Sydney Airport Demand Management Regulations 2025, subsection 47(1).\n38 Sydney Airport Slot Management Scheme 2025, section 36.\n39 Sydney Airport Slot Management Scheme 2025, section 18.\n40 Sydney Airport Slot Management Scheme 2025, paragraph 22(1)(iv).\nACCC submission to the Productivity Commission inquiry into the determinants of regional airfares 30\n\n[page 35]\nThe existing framework, based on ACCC monitoring and reporting, no\n  Source: `reviews/accc-submission-productivity-commission-inquiry-into-the-determinants-into-regio.pages.jsonl`\n- 36 Sydney Airport Slot Management Scheme 2025, sections 31 and 32.\n37 Sydney Airport Demand Management Regulations 2025, subsection 47(1).\n38 Sydney Airport Slot Management Scheme 2025, section 36.\n39 Sydney Airport Slot Management Scheme 2025, section 18.\n40 Sydney Airport Slot Management Scheme 2025, paragraph 22(1)(iv).\nACCC submission to the Productivity Commission inquiry into the determinants of regional airfares 30\n\n[page 35]\nThe existing framework, based on ACCC monitoring and reporting, no longer acts as a\nconstraint on behaviour because there is\n  Source: `reviews/accc-submission-productivity-commission-inquiry-into-the-determinants-into-regio.pages.jsonl`\n- new regime, the size of the aircraft test has been replaced by the ‘conditions test’. The conditions test allows the\nSlot Manager to impose certain conditions on the use of a slot series.\n36 See Division 4 of the Sydney Airport Demand Management Act 1997.\n37 Sydney Airport Slot Management Scheme 2025, sections 31 and 32.\n38 Sydney Airport Demand Management Regulations 2025, subsection 47(1).\n39 Sydney Airport Slot Management Scheme 2025, section 36.\n40 Sydney Airport Slot Management Scheme 2025, section 18.\n41 Sydney Airport Slot Management Scheme 2025, p\n  Source: `reviews/submission-to-senate-committee-inquiry-into-aviation-sector-december-2025.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Sydney Airport Demand Management Act 1997\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 7\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Sydney+Airport+Demand+Management+Act+1997\n\n**Sources**:\n- `reviews/accc-submission-productivity-commission-inquiry-into-the-determinants-into-regio.pages.jsonl`\n- `reviews/submission-to-senate-committee-inquiry-into-aviation-sector-december-2025.pages.jsonl`\n- `strategies/accc-submission-to-aviation-green-paper-nov-23.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- at: ACCC, Airport monitoring reports, ACCC, Australian\nGovernment.\n30 ACCC, Supplementary submission to the Productivity Commission Inquiry into the Economic Regulation of Airports, ACCC,\nAustralian Government, March 2019, p. 14, accessed 25 February 2019.\n31 Sydney Airport Demand Management Act 1997, subsection 34(2).\nACCC submission to the Productivity Commission inquiry into the determinants of regional airfares 29\n\n[page 34]\nThe allocation of slots at Sydney Airport is governed by the Framework. At its core, the\nFramework imposes a cap of 80 aircraft\n  Source: `reviews/accc-submission-productivity-commission-inquiry-into-the-determinants-into-regio.pages.jsonl`\n- es, including those that operate in regional areas. Higher airport charges are\nlikely to flow through into higher airfares for travellers, and in some cases, may impact the\nability of an airline to continue to operate certain routes, or introduce new ones.\n32 Sydney Airport Demand Management Act 1997, section 6.\n33 See page 9 of the ACCC’s submission to the Aviation Green Paper.\n34 Under the new regime, the size of the aircraft test has been replaced by the ‘conditions test’. The conditions test allows the\nSlot Manager to impose certain conditions on the\n  Source: `reviews/accc-submission-productivity-commission-inquiry-into-the-determinants-into-regio.pages.jsonl`\n- sion to the Aviation Green Paper.\n34 Under the new regime, the size of the aircraft test has been replaced by the ‘conditions test’. The conditions test allows the\nSlot Manager to impose certain conditions on the use of a slot series.\n35 See Division 4 of the Sydney Airport Demand Management Act 1997.\n36 Sydney Airport Slot Management Scheme 2025, sections 31 and 32.\n37 Sydney Airport Demand Management Regulations 2025, subsection 47(1).\n38 Sydney Airport Slot Management Scheme 2025, section 36.\n39 Sydney Airport Slot Management Scheme 2025, section 18.\n4\n  Source: `reviews/accc-submission-productivity-commission-inquiry-into-the-determinants-into-regio.pages.jsonl`\n- ework grants new entrants (airlines with less than 7 slots) priority\naccess to non-historic slots (i.e. slots other than historic slots).40 Furthermore, NSW regional\nservices should be able to access additional slots in peak periods.41 These changes should\n32 Sydney Airport Demand Management Act 1997, subsection 34(2).\n33 Sydney Airport Demand Management Act 1997, section 6.\n34 See page 9 of the ACCC’s submission to the Aviation Green Paper.\n35 Under the new regime, the size of the aircraft test has been replaced by the ‘conditions test’. The conditions t\n  Source: `reviews/submission-to-senate-committee-inquiry-into-aviation-sector-december-2025.pages.jsonl`\n- rity\naccess to non-historic slots (i.e. slots other than historic slots).40 Furthermore, NSW regional\nservices should be able to access additional slots in peak periods.41 These changes should\n32 Sydney Airport Demand Management Act 1997, subsection 34(2).\n33 Sydney Airport Demand Management Act 1997, section 6.\n34 See page 9 of the ACCC’s submission to the Aviation Green Paper.\n35 Under the new regime, the size of the aircraft test has been replaced by the ‘conditions test’. The conditions test allows the\nSlot Manager to impose certain conditions on the\n  Source: `reviews/submission-to-senate-committee-inquiry-into-aviation-sector-december-2025.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Electrical Safety Act 2002\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 6\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Electrical+Safety+Act+2002\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/inquiries-index__16.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- quiry into Residential Electrification\n(\nPDF 273.06 KB\n)\n- 6 October 2023\nSenate Inquiry into Residential Electrification\nOn 6 October 2023 the ACCC made a submission to the Senate Inquiry into Residential Electrification.\nACCC submission to the review of the Electrical Safety Act 2002 (Qld) – Final Report\n(\nPDF 156.04 KB\n)\n- 17 August 2023\nQueensland Office of Industrial Relations consultation on the review of the\nElectrical Safety Act 2002\n(Qld) – Final Report\nOn 17 August 2023 the ACCC made a submission to the Queensland Office of Indust\n  Source: `pages/inquiries-index__16.html`\n- mission to the Senate Inquiry into Residential Electrification.\nACCC submission to the review of the Electrical Safety Act 2002 (Qld) – Final Report\n(\nPDF 156.04 KB\n)\n- 17 August 2023\nQueensland Office of Industrial Relations consultation on the review of the\nElectrical Safety Act 2002\n(Qld) – Final Report\nOn 17 August 2023 the ACCC made a submission to the Queensland Office of Industrial Relations on their consultation on the review of the\nElectrical Safety Act 2002\n(Qld) – Final Report.\nACCC submission to the review of the Electrical Safe\n  Source: `pages/inquiries-index__16.html`\n- ueensland Office of Industrial Relations consultation on the review of the\nElectrical Safety Act 2002\n(Qld) – Final Report\nOn 17 August 2023 the ACCC made a submission to the Queensland Office of Industrial Relations on their consultation on the review of the\nElectrical Safety Act 2002\n(Qld) – Final Report.\nACCC submission to the review of the Electrical Safety Act 2002 (Qld) – Discussion paper\n(\nPDF 206.29 KB\n)\n- 30 June 2023\nQueensland Office of Industrial Relations consultation on the review of the\nElectrical Safety Act 2002\n(Qld) – Disc\n  Source: `pages/inquiries-index__16.html`\n- Safety Act 2002\n(Qld) – Final Report\nOn 17 August 2023 the ACCC made a submission to the Queensland Office of Industrial Relations on their consultation on the review of the\nElectrical Safety Act 2002\n(Qld) – Final Report.\nACCC submission to the review of the Electrical Safety Act 2002 (Qld) – Discussion paper\n(\nPDF 206.29 KB\n)\n- 30 June 2023\nQueensland Office of Industrial Relations consultation on the review of the\nElectrical Safety Act 2002\n(Qld) – Discussion paper\nOn 30 June 2023 the ACCC made a submission to the Queensland Office of In\n  Source: `pages/inquiries-index__16.html`\n- eview of the\nElectrical Safety Act 2002\n(Qld) – Final Report.\nACCC submission to the review of the Electrical Safety Act 2002 (Qld) – Discussion paper\n(\nPDF 206.29 KB\n)\n- 30 June 2023\nQueensland Office of Industrial Relations consultation on the review of the\nElectrical Safety Act 2002\n(Qld) – Discussion paper\nOn 30 June 2023 the ACCC made a submission to the Queensland Office of Industrial Relations on their consultation on the review of the\nElectrical Safety Act 2002\n(Qld) – Discussion Paper.\nACCC submission to the Department of Health an\n  Source: `pages/inquiries-index__16.html`\n\n### Air Services Act 1995\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 5\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Air+Services+Act+1995\n\n**Sources**:\n- `reviews/accc-submission-productivity-commission-inquiry-into-the-determinants-into-regio.pages.jsonl`\n- `reviews/submission-to-senate-committee-inquiry-into-aviation-sector-december-2025.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ovided, the airline will additionally be charged for these services,\nwhich are based on the aircraft’s MTOW and the arrival location.\nAirservices is the monopoly provider of these services. It is a corporate Commonwealth\nentity established and governed by the Air Services Act 1995. It is wholly owned by the\nAustralian Government, and accountable to the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport,\nRegional Development, and Local Government. The ACCC is required to assess any price\nincrease against statutory criteria, which is then subsequent\n  Source: `reviews/accc-submission-productivity-commission-inquiry-into-the-determinants-into-regio.pages.jsonl`\n- is a declared person under Part VIIA of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010\n(CCA), and its terminal navigation, enroute navigation, and ARFF services are notified\nservices which are those which have had charges set by a determination made under s 53 of\nthe Air Services Act 1995. This means that Airservices cannot increase the price of these\nservices without first notifying the ACCC and obtaining approval from the Minister for\nInfrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, and Local Government.\nThe ACCC’s role is to consider Airser\n  Source: `reviews/accc-submission-productivity-commission-inquiry-into-the-determinants-into-regio.pages.jsonl`\n- ided, the airline will additionally be charged for these services,\nwhich are based on the aircraft’s MTOW and the arrival location.18\nAirservices is the monopoly provider of these services. It is a corporate Commonwealth\nentity established and governed by the Air Services Act 1995.19 It is wholly owned by the\nAustralian Government, and accountable to the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport,\nRegional Development, and Local Government.20 The ACCC is required to assess any price\nincrease against statutory criteria, which is then subseq\n  Source: `reviews/submission-to-senate-committee-inquiry-into-aviation-sector-december-2025.pages.jsonl`\n- ised issues with the ACCC about\nthe likely size of these price increases from Airservices, particularly the impact from capital\n18 For the full list of charges by service and location, see: Airservices Australia price notification, 1 October 2024, pp. 3-6.\n19 Air Services Act 1995\n20 Further details are available on Airservices website: https://www.airservicesaustralia.com/about-us/our-governance/.\n21 The ACCC’s assessment is available here: https://www.accc.gov.au/by-industry/travel-and-airports/airport-and-aviation-\nprice-notificatio\n  Source: `reviews/submission-to-senate-committee-inquiry-into-aviation-sector-december-2025.pages.jsonl`\n- is a declared person under Part VIIA of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010\n(CCA), and its terminal navigation, enroute navigation, and ARFF services are notified\nservices which are those which have had charges set by a determination made under s 53 of\nthe Air Services Act 1995. This means that Airservices cannot increase the price of these\nservices without first notifying the ACCC and obtaining approval from the Minister.\nThe ACCC’s role is to consider Airservices proposed price increase and decide whether to:\n▪ not object to the p\n  Source: `reviews/submission-to-senate-committee-inquiry-into-aviation-sector-december-2025.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Digital ID Act 2024\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 5\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Digital+ID+Act+2024\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/strategies-index__03.html`\n- `pages/strategies-index__04.html`\n- `pages/strategies-index__05.html`\n- `strategies/accc-submission-redress-framework-consultation-aus-gov-digital-id-system.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- or approval to participate.\nFind out more about\nDigital ID regulation\nand\nAustralia’s Digital ID System\n.\nAccredited entities register\nThis register contains details of Digital ID entities that are, or have been within the last 12 months, accredited under the Digital ID Act 2024.\nAustralian Government Digital ID System register\nThis register contains details of Digital ID entities that are approved to participate in the Australian Government Digital ID System (AGDIS) under the Digital ID Act 2024.\n  Source: `pages/strategies-index__03.html`\n- last 12 months, accredited under the Digital ID Act 2024.\nAustralian Government Digital ID System register\nThis register contains details of Digital ID entities that are approved to participate in the Australian Government Digital ID System (AGDIS) under the Digital ID Act 2024.\n  Source: `pages/strategies-index__03.html`\n- Accredited entities register | ACCC\n\nAbout the register\nThis register contains details of Digital ID entities that are, or have been within the last 12 months, accredited under the\nDigital ID Act 2024\n.\nThe register includes:\nthe type of services an entity is accredited to provide\nthe day its accreditation came into force\nand any conditions that were imposed on its accreditation.\nFind out more about\nDigital ID regulation\n.\n  Source: `pages/strategies-index__04.html`\n- Australian Government Digital ID System register | ACCC\n\nThis register contains details of Digital ID entities that are approved to participate in the Australian Government Digital ID System (AGDIS) under the\nDigital ID Act 2024.\nThe register includes:\nthe type of services an entity is approved to provide, or to provide access to\nthe day its approval to participate in the Australian Government Digital ID System came into force\nits participation start date, and any conditions that wer\n  Source: `pages/strategies-index__05.html`\n- ort the development of a fair, transparent and efficient redress framework\ndesigned with the consumer at its core.\n2. The ACCC supports the recommendation of establishing an appropriate redress\nframework by 30 November 2025 as required under section 88 of the Digital ID Act 2024\n(Cth) (the Act) for the AGDIS.\n3. Our submission supports a strong consumer focus, whereby consumers are provided\nwith accessible, consistent and clear support and resolution pathways, and a\npresumption of notification model.\n4. The ACCC has outlined concerns\n  Source: `strategies/accc-submission-redress-framework-consultation-aus-gov-digital-id-system.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Port Terminal Access (Bulk Wheat)) Regulation 2014\n\n**Type**: Regulation\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 5\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Port+Terminal+Access+%28Bulk+Wheat%29%29+Regulation+2014\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/inquiries-index__16.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- Forestry\nOn 20 November 2024, the ACCC provided a submission to the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s public consultation process on the Final Report on the second review of the Competition and Consumer (Industry Code – Port Terminal Access (Bulk Wheat)) Regulation 2014.\nDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry second Wheat Port Code review discussion paper\n(\nPDF 2.89 MB\n)\n- 14 December 2023\nDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry discussion paper on second Wheat Port Code review\nOn 14 December 2023, the A\n  Source: `pages/inquiries-index__16.html`\n- cond Wheat Port Code review\nOn 14 December 2023, the ACCC provided a submission in response to the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s discussion paper on the second review of the Competition and Consumer (Industry Code – Port Terminal Access (Bulk Wheat)) Regulation 2014.\nDepartment of Agriculture and Water Resources Wheat Port Code review interim report\n(\nPDF 2.34 MB\n)\n- 10 May 2018\nDepartment of Agriculture and Water Resources interim report on Wheat Port Code review\nOn 10 May 2018, the ACCC provided a submission in respons\n  Source: `pages/inquiries-index__16.html`\n- urces interim report on Wheat Port Code review\nOn 10 May 2018, the ACCC provided a submission in response to the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources’ interim report on the review of the Competition and Consumer (Industry Code – Port Terminal Access (Bulk Wheat)) Regulation 2014.\nDepartment of Agriculture and Water Resources Wheat Port Code review issues paper\n(\nPDF 297.39 KB\n)\n- 12 December 2017\nDepartment of Agriculture and Water Resources issues paper on Wheat Port Code review\nOn 12 December 2017, the ACCC provided a submission in\n  Source: `pages/inquiries-index__16.html`\n- rces issues paper on Wheat Port Code review\nOn 12 December 2017, the ACCC provided a submission in response to the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources’ issues paper on the review of the Competition and Consumer (Industry Code – Port Terminal Access (Bulk Wheat)) Regulation 2014.\nACCC submission to the Department of Agriculture\n(\nPDF 124.02 KB\n|\nDOCX 350.34 KB\n)\n- June 2014\nMandatory code of conduct for bulk wheat port terminal access\nIn June 2014 the ACCC provided a submission on the draft Competition and Consumer (Industry Code – P\n  Source: `pages/inquiries-index__16.html`\n- the Department of Agriculture\n(\nPDF 124.02 KB\n|\nDOCX 350.34 KB\n)\n- June 2014\nMandatory code of conduct for bulk wheat port terminal access\nIn June 2014 the ACCC provided a submission on the draft Competition and Consumer (Industry Code – Port Terminal Access (Bulk Wheat)) Regulation 2014 and associated early assessment Regulation Impact Statement.\n  Source: `pages/inquiries-index__16.html`\n\n### Digital ID Amendment (Redress Framework and Other Measures) Rules 2025\n\n**Type**: Rules\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Digital+ID+Amendment+%28Redress+Framework+and+Other+Measures%29+Rules+2025\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/inquiries-index__16.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- Treasury's public consultation in its sectoral assessment of the telecommunications sector for the CDR.\nDigital ID\nSubmission title\nDescription\nACCC submission to the Department of Finance public consultation on the exposure draft of the Digital ID Amendment (Redress Framework and Other Measures) Rules 2025\n(\nPDF 165.88 KB\n)\n- 16 October 2025\nDigital ID Amendment (Redress Framework and Other Measures) Rules 2025 – Exposure draft legislation to establish a redress framework\nOn 18 September 2025, the Department of Finance released for public consultation an exposu\n  Source: `pages/inquiries-index__16.html`\n- ital ID\nSubmission title\nDescription\nACCC submission to the Department of Finance public consultation on the exposure draft of the Digital ID Amendment (Redress Framework and Other Measures) Rules 2025\n(\nPDF 165.88 KB\n)\n- 16 October 2025\nDigital ID Amendment (Redress Framework and Other Measures) Rules 2025 – Exposure draft legislation to establish a redress framework\nOn 18 September 2025, the Department of Finance released for public consultation an exposure draft of the Digital ID Amendment (Redress Framework and Other Measures) Rules 2025 to establish a redre\n  Source: `pages/inquiries-index__16.html`\n- igital ID Amendment (Redress Framework and Other Measures) Rules 2025 – Exposure draft legislation to establish a redress framework\nOn 18 September 2025, the Department of Finance released for public consultation an exposure draft of the Digital ID Amendment (Redress Framework and Other Measures) Rules 2025 to establish a redress framework for the Australian Government Digital ID System (AGDIS).\nThe ACCC provided a submission to the public consultation on Thursday 16 October 2025.\nACCC submission to the Senate Economics Legislation Committee - Digital ID Bill 20\n  Source: `pages/inquiries-index__16.html`\n\n### Electricity (Consumer Safety) Act 2017\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Electricity+%28Consumer+Safety%29+Act+2017\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/inquiries-index__16.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ade a submission to the Department of Health and Aged Care in response to its public consultation on the Exposure Draft of its\nPublic Health (Tobacco and Other Products) Legislation 2023.\nACCC submission to the NSW statutory review of the Gas and Electricity (Consumer Safety) Act 2017\n(\nPDF 115.26 KB\n)\n- 5 December 2022\nNSW Department of Customer Service targeted consultation on the statutory review of the\nGas and Electricity (Consumer Safety) Act 2017\nOn 5 December 2022 the ACCC made a submission to the NSW Department of Customer Service\n  Source: `pages/inquiries-index__16.html`\n- egislation 2023.\nACCC submission to the NSW statutory review of the Gas and Electricity (Consumer Safety) Act 2017\n(\nPDF 115.26 KB\n)\n- 5 December 2022\nNSW Department of Customer Service targeted consultation on the statutory review of the\nGas and Electricity (Consumer Safety) Act 2017\nOn 5 December 2022 the ACCC made a submission to the NSW Department of Customer Service in response to its discussion paper on the statutory review of the\nGas and Electricity (Consumer Safety) Act 2017\n.\nACCC submission to the National Transport Commission on\n  Source: `pages/inquiries-index__16.html`\n- ation on the statutory review of the\nGas and Electricity (Consumer Safety) Act 2017\nOn 5 December 2022 the ACCC made a submission to the NSW Department of Customer Service in response to its discussion paper on the statutory review of the\nGas and Electricity (Consumer Safety) Act 2017\n.\nACCC submission to the National Transport Commission on the regulatory framework for automated vehicles\n(\nPDF 220.81 KB\n)\n- 3 August 2021\nNational Transport Commission targeted consultation on the regulatory framework for automated vehicles\nOn 3 August 2021\n  Source: `pages/inquiries-index__16.html`\n\n### Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Motor+Vehicle+Standards+Act+1989\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/inquiries-index__16.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- o promote competition in vehicle repairs and servicing.\nACCC submission to the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development\n(\nPDF 3.12 MB\n)\n- 31 October 2014\nDepartment of Infrastructure and Regional Development consultation on the 2014 review of the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989\nIn October 2014 the ACCC provided a submission to the Commonwealth Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development on its Options Discussion Paper for the 2014 review of the\nMotor Vehicle Standards Act 1989\n.\nPostal services\nSubmission title\nDescription\n  Source: `pages/inquiries-index__16.html`\n- lopment consultation on the 2014 review of the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989\nIn October 2014 the ACCC provided a submission to the Commonwealth Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development on its Options Discussion Paper for the 2014 review of the\nMotor Vehicle Standards Act 1989\n.\nPostal services\nSubmission title\nDescription\nACCC submission to the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications\n(\nPDF 146.14 KB\n)\n- 15 February 2021\nDepartment of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Commu\n  Source: `pages/inquiries-index__16.html`\n- e of legislation. This package included the draft Road Vehicle Standards Bill 2018 (the Bill), the Explanatory Memorandum to the Road Vehicle Standards Bill 2018 and the Road Vehicle Standards Rules 2017 (the Rules) which, if passed, would replace the current Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989 and its subordinate legislation. The ACCC made a submission to DIRDaC in response to the package of legislation on 15 March 2018.\nACCC submission to the inquiry into electronic cigarettes and personal vaporisers\n(\nPDF 1.04 MB\n)\n- 3 July 2017\nInquiry into the\n  Source: `pages/inquiries-index__16.html`\n\n### Australian Postal Corporation Regulations 1996\n\n**Type**: Regulation\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Australian+Postal+Corporation+Regulations+1996\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/inquiries-index__16.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ssion title\nDescription\nACCC submission to the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications\n(\nPDF 146.14 KB\n)\n- 15 February 2021\nDepartment of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications review of the Australian Postal Corporation Regulations 1996\nIn February 2021, the ACCC provided a submission to the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications on the proposed remaking of Part 3 of the Australian Postal Corporation Regulations 1996.\nPrivacy\nSubmission title\nDescrip\n  Source: `pages/inquiries-index__16.html`\n- and Communications review of the Australian Postal Corporation Regulations 1996\nIn February 2021, the ACCC provided a submission to the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications on the proposed remaking of Part 3 of the Australian Postal Corporation Regulations 1996.\nPrivacy\nSubmission title\nDescription\nPrivacy Act Review - Australian Competition and Consumer Commission - Government Response Submission\n(\nPDF 303.36 KB\n)\n- March 2023\nPrivacy Act Review - Australian Competition and Consumer Commission - Government Response\n  Source: `pages/inquiries-index__16.html`\n\n### Consumer (Consumer Data Right) Rules 2020\n\n**Type**: Rules\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Consumer+%28Consumer+Data+Right%29+Rules+2020\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/strategies-index__02.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- 25 November 2025, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) granted an exemption to Bank of Queensland Limited (BOQ) under section 56GD of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) from certain obligations under the Competition and Consumer (Consumer Data Right) Rules 2020 (CDR Rules) arising where a data sharing consent and/or authorisation under the CDR Rules is in force in respect of BOQ-issued products held by CDR consumers who also hold a BOQ or Virgin Money Australia branded credit card, until 29 November 2025.\nExemption\n  Source: `pages/strategies-index__02.html`\n- sumer Commission (ACCC) granted a permanent exemption under section 56GD of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) to Commonwealth Bank of Australia from any product reference data and consumer data sharing obligations under the Competition and Consumer (Consumer Data Right) Rules 2020 (CDR Rules) that will arise from CBA products that will be offered and/or provided to retail and business customers in Nauru.\nExemption for Amber Electric Pty Ltd\nOn 4 March 2025, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) granted an exemption\n  Source: `pages/strategies-index__02.html`\n\n### Digital ID Rules 2024\n\n**Type**: Rules\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Digital+ID+Rules+2024\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/accc-submission-redress-framework-consultation-aus-gov-digital-id-system.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- se the redress framework should be expanded to cover PRPs participating in\nthe AGDIS for incidents that occur in relation to accredited services of accredited entities.\nThe rationale for expanding the redress framework include:\n• aligning with rule 4.2 of the Digital ID Rules 2024 (Digital ID Rules) where all\nparticipating entities are required to report a cyber security or digital ID fraud\nincident that has or is reasonably suspected to have occurred in the AGDIS\n• reinforcing that all participating entities must report a relevant inc\n  Source: `strategies/accc-submission-redress-framework-consultation-aus-gov-digital-id-system.pages.jsonl`\n- d.\n24. We appreciate that our feedback has been taken into account and the draft rules were\nexpanded to include additional matters to be considered by entities when assessing\nwhether it is appropriate to notify. Working together with rule 4.2(3)(g)(ii) of the Digital ID\nRules 2024, we are comforted that there is oversight in place to ensure entities justify\ntheir decision to the System Administrator, when it decides not to notify a consumer\neven when trusted contact details are held.\n25. Despite this, we still question whether not mand\n  Source: `strategies/accc-submission-redress-framework-consultation-aus-gov-digital-id-system.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Maternity Leave (Commonwealth Employees) Act 1973\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Maternity+Leave+%28Commonwealth+Employees%29+Act+1973\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/inquiries-index__16.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- of the consumer guarantee and supplier indemnification provisions under the Australian Consumer Law.\nGovernance and accountability\nSubmission title\nDescription\nACCC submission to Maternity Leave Act review\n(\nPDF 239.07 KB\n)\n- 4 February 2022\nMaternity Leave (Commonwealth Employees) Act 1973 review\nOn 4 February 2022, the ACCC made a submission to the Australian Public Service Commission’s review of the\nMaternity Leave (Commonwealth Employees) Act 1973\n. The submission recommends changes to parental leave conditions for Commonwealth employees to\n  Source: `pages/inquiries-index__16.html`\n- C submission to Maternity Leave Act review\n(\nPDF 239.07 KB\n)\n- 4 February 2022\nMaternity Leave (Commonwealth Employees) Act 1973 review\nOn 4 February 2022, the ACCC made a submission to the Australian Public Service Commission’s review of the\nMaternity Leave (Commonwealth Employees) Act 1973\n. The submission recommends changes to parental leave conditions for Commonwealth employees to better support gender equality and inclusion and ensure public service departments like the ACCC can continue to attract and retain the highly skilled workforce nee\n  Source: `pages/inquiries-index__16.html`\n\n### NDIS Amendment (Integrity and Safeguarding) Act 2026\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=NDIS+Amendment+%28Integrity+and+Safeguarding%29+Act+2026\n\n**Sources**:\n- `reviews/accc-submission-to-the-inquiry-into-the-integrity-of-the-national-disability-ins.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- t supports are claimable. This includes revising the PAPL and\nincreasing auditing to set clearer expectations on what supports are reasonable and\nnecessary under a participant’s plan and any limitations to when a support will be claimable.\nThe NDIS Amendment (Integrity and Safeguarding) Act 2026 includes a new anti-promotion\norder power. A ban on false or misleading representations that state or imply a product or\nservice will be NDIS funded may help address this issue.\nHowever, whether a ban is appropriate or when defining what type of conduct to ba\n  Source: `reviews/accc-submission-to-the-inquiry-into-the-integrity-of-the-national-disability-ins.pages.jsonl`\n- red with state and territory\nACL regulators.\nThe ACCC is supportive of more restrictive regulations for how investments in SDA can be\nadvertised to prospective investors, including by potentially using the new anti-promotion\norder power in the NDIS Amendment (Integrity and Safeguarding) Act 2026.\nCurrently, there is no regulatory body with specific and holistic oversight over the\nagreements between SDA investors and SDA providers. Assuming investors will conduct\ndue diligence and seek independent advice before investing in SDA is not sufficient\nprote\n  Source: `reviews/accc-submission-to-the-inquiry-into-the-integrity-of-the-national-disability-ins.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Part IIIA of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Part+IIIA+of+the+Competition+and+Consumer+Act+2010\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/inquiries-index__16.html`\n- `other-pdfs/Treasury-20consultation-20--20Timeliness-20of-20National-20Access-20Regime.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- easury consultation on Timeliness of National Access Regime\n(\nPDF 288.61 KB\n)\n- 19 April 2021\nSubmission to Treasury consultation paper\nOn 19 April 2021, the ACCC made a submission to a consultation by Treasury on the timeliness of the National Access Regime (Part IIIA of the\nCompetition and Consumer Act 2010\n). The submission covers the consultation topics of merits review, repeat applications and arbitration determinations. It also advocates broader reform so that the regime can effectively cover monopoly pricing.\nAgriculture\nSubmission title\nDescription\nACCC su\n  Source: `pages/inquiries-index__16.html`\n- ]\nThe National Access Regime is intended to play a critical role in regulating monopoly\ninfrastructure and, as such, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)\nwelcomes the opportunity to contribute to policy consultations on possible reform of Part IIIA\nof the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (the Act).\nThe current review is timely, given the importance of fostering a competitive and dynamic\neconomy as Australia recovers from the substantial disruption caused by the COVID-19\npandemic.\nThe ACCC has been concerned the National Access Regime is not o\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Treasury-20consultation-20--20Timeliness-20of-20National-20Access-20Regime.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Prices Surveillance Act 1983\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Prices+Surveillance+Act+1983\n\n**Sources**:\n- `reviews/ACCC-submission-to-the-Productivity-Commission-27s-Inquiry-into-the-Economic-Reg.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ation between 1997 and 2002, the airports were owned and operated by the\ngovernment owned Federal Airports Corporation (FAC). Recognising the need to address\ntheir market power, the FAC’s aeronautical charges were declared by the government under\ns. 21 of the Prices Surveillance Act 1983. The declaration required the FAC to notify the\nACCC’s predecessor, the Prices Surveillance Authority, prior to raising its aeronautical\ncharges.\nWhen the major airports were being privatised, the government implemented a transitional\nregulatory framework. It\n  Source: `reviews/ACCC-submission-to-the-Productivity-Commission-27s-Inquiry-into-the-Economic-Reg.pages.jsonl`\n- y to exercise its market power. For example, under the\nregime five-year pricing paths have been developed for Airservices Australia for its\nmonopoly air traffic control servicers and aviation rescue and firefighting services.\nHowever, having its origin in the Prices Surveillance Act 1983 as a tool for controlling\ninflation, the price notification provisions have essentially remained unchanged from that\ntime. The legislative criteria governing the operation of the regime therefore may not be best\nsuited to the policy objective today. For examp\n  Source: `reviews/ACCC-submission-to-the-Productivity-Commission-27s-Inquiry-into-the-Economic-Reg.pages.jsonl`\n\n### See Sydney Airport Demand Management Regulations 1998\n\n**Type**: Regulation\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=See+Sydney+Airport+Demand+Management+Regulations+1998\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/accc-submission-to-aviation-green-paper-nov-23.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- rrent legislative provisions, the Compliance Committee can recommend to the\nSlot Manager that it should vary, suspend or cancel slots; however, the Slot Manager is not\nrequired to comply with this recommendation – only have regard to it.31 This legislative\n29 See Sydney Airport Demand Management Regulations 1998, Part 2, s 5.\n30 Peter Harris AO, Review of the Sydney Airport Demand Management Scheme, February 2021, p 35, accessed 21 November\n2023.\n31 See Sydney Airport Demand Management Act 1997, Part 4, Division 3, s 47.\nACCC submission in response to the Aviation Gr\n  Source: `strategies/accc-submission-to-aviation-green-paper-nov-23.pages.jsonl`\n- he airline market\nand compete effectively with the incumbents.\nThe current slot arrangements are due to sunset in April 2024. We strongly urge the\nAustralian Government to ensure the reforms are in place before this date, to provide\ncertainty for industry.\n33 See Sydney Airport Demand Management Regulations 1998, Part 2, s 9A; Department of Infrastructure and Transport,\nSydney Airport Slot Management Administration Manual (Version 1.1), July 2013, p 37, accessed 21 November 2023.\n34 Select Committee on Commonwealth Bilateral Air Service Agreements, Report, October 20\n  Source: `strategies/accc-submission-to-aviation-green-paper-nov-23.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Sydney Airport Demand Management Regulations 1998\n\n**Type**: Regulation\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Sydney+Airport+Demand+Management+Regulations+1998\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/accc-submission-to-aviation-green-paper-nov-23.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- luded recovery mode not ever extending into the curfew period and an independent body being required to\ndeclare a major incident.\n23 Peter Harris AO, Review of the Sydney Airport Demand Management Scheme, February 2021, pp 43-44, accessed\n21 November 2023.\n24 Sydney Airport Demand Management Regulations 1998, Part 23 s 16, accessed 21 November 2023.\nACCC submission in response to the Aviation Green Paper (November 2023) 12\n\n[page 14]\nThe Harris Review noted that Airport Coordination Australia (i.e. the Slot Manager at Sydney\nAirport) suggested that historic slot\n  Source: `strategies/accc-submission-to-aviation-green-paper-nov-23.pages.jsonl`\n- anding or secondment arrangements with the Department or\nother bodies that have staff with this expertise.\nThe Compliance Committee must also meet regularly to have effective oversight and be able\nto take action against alleged slot misuse in a timely manner. The Sydney Airport Demand\nManagement Regulations 1998 specify that the Compliance Committee must meet at least\nonce in a calendar year and there is evidence that the Committee historically planned to\nmeet a minimum of 4 times per year, during and at the end of each of the 2 seasons.33\nHowever, recent public comm\n  Source: `strategies/accc-submission-to-aviation-green-paper-nov-23.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Sydney Airport Demand Management Regulations 2025\n\n**Type**: Regulation\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Sydney+Airport+Demand+Management+Regulations+2025\n\n**Sources**:\n- `reviews/accc-submission-productivity-commission-inquiry-into-the-determinants-into-regio.pages.jsonl`\n- `reviews/submission-to-senate-committee-inquiry-into-aviation-sector-december-2025.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ‘conditions test’. The conditions test allows the\nSlot Manager to impose certain conditions on the use of a slot series.\n35 See Division 4 of the Sydney Airport Demand Management Act 1997.\n36 Sydney Airport Slot Management Scheme 2025, sections 31 and 32.\n37 Sydney Airport Demand Management Regulations 2025, subsection 47(1).\n38 Sydney Airport Slot Management Scheme 2025, section 36.\n39 Sydney Airport Slot Management Scheme 2025, section 18.\n40 Sydney Airport Slot Management Scheme 2025, paragraph 22(1)(iv).\nACCC submission to the Productivity Commission inquiry\n  Source: `reviews/accc-submission-productivity-commission-inquiry-into-the-determinants-into-regio.pages.jsonl`\n- ‘conditions test’. The conditions test allows the\nSlot Manager to impose certain conditions on the use of a slot series.\n36 See Division 4 of the Sydney Airport Demand Management Act 1997.\n37 Sydney Airport Slot Management Scheme 2025, sections 31 and 32.\n38 Sydney Airport Demand Management Regulations 2025, subsection 47(1).\n39 Sydney Airport Slot Management Scheme 2025, section 36.\n40 Sydney Airport Slot Management Scheme 2025, section 18.\n41 Sydney Airport Slot Management Scheme 2025, paragraph 22(1)(iv).\nACCC submission 39\n\n[page 41]\ncreate conditions that a\n  Source: `reviews/submission-to-senate-committee-inquiry-into-aviation-sector-december-2025.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Telecommunications (Consumer Protection and Service Standards) Act 1999\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Telecommunications+%28Consumer+Protection+and+Service+Standards%29+Act+1999\n\n**Sources**:\n- `reviews/accc-submission-to-senate-committee-inquiry-into-the-aviation-consumer-protectio.pages.jsonl`\n- `strategies/accc-submission-funding-universal-telecommunications-services-discussion-paper.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- , and other stakeholders.\nIf you have any questions regarding this submission, please contact Lauren White, A/g\nExecutive General Manager, Consumer and Fair Trading Division on (03) 9290 1898.\nYours sincerely\nGina Cass-Gottlieb\nChair\n2 The Telecommunications (Consumer Protection and Service Standards) Act 1999 required the TIO to conduct a review of the\nTIO scheme within 3 years after commencement, and within every 5 years thereafter. The Treasury Laws Amendment (Putting\nConsumers First – Establishment of the Australian Financial Complaints Authority) Act 2018 requ\n  Source: `reviews/accc-submission-to-senate-committee-inquiry-into-the-aviation-consumer-protectio.pages.jsonl`\n- ent to consider opportunities to provide additional transparency.\nIn this regard, we note that NBN Co is required to publish an annual RBS Transparency\nReport pursuant to its RBS Contract obligations in accordance with section 80(1) of the\nTelecommunications (Consumer Protection and Service Standards) Act 1999 (TCPSS Act).\nThese reports include information in relation to the amounts received by NBN Co through the\nRBS, its expenditure on the fixed wireless and satellite networks, and information on the\nfootprint and performance of both networks.\nNBN Co classifies ex\n  Source: `strategies/accc-submission-funding-universal-telecommunications-services-discussion-paper.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Telecommunications Service Provider (Premium Services) Determination 2004\n\n**Type**: Determination\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Telecommunications+Service+Provider+%28Premium+Services%29+Determination+2004\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/inquiries-index__16.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- e useful to stakeholders, including service providers, consumers and regulators.\nACCC submission to the ACMA Review of the Premium Services Determination\n(\nPDF 1.08 MB\n)\n- 15 May 2013\nPremium Voice Services – Review of the Telecommunications Service Provider (Premium Services) Determination 2004 (No.1)\nIn March 2013 the Australian Communications and Media Authority conducted a review of the\nTelecommunications Service Provider (Premium Services) Determination 2004 (No.1)\n. The ACCC provided a submission to the ACMA Review of the Premium Services Deter\n  Source: `pages/inquiries-index__16.html`\n- 15 May 2013\nPremium Voice Services – Review of the Telecommunications Service Provider (Premium Services) Determination 2004 (No.1)\nIn March 2013 the Australian Communications and Media Authority conducted a review of the\nTelecommunications Service Provider (Premium Services) Determination 2004 (No.1)\n. 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      "quote": "[Page 3]\nContents\nAbout this policy 1\nEnduring Priorities 1\n2026–27 Priorities 2\nPrinciples and approaches underlying this policy 3\nCompliance and enforcement strategy 4\nCompliance and enforcement priorities 5\nPriority factors 5\nCompliance and education activities 6\nEducation and campaigns 6\nScams detection and disruption 7\nOther digital regulation 7\nIndustry engagement 7\nResearch and advocacy 8\nMarket studies 8\nEnforcement action 8\nAdministrative resolution 8\nInfringement notices 8\nSection 87B enforceable undertakings 9\nCourt cases 9\nOther action 9\nWorking with other agencies 10\nMore information 10\niii ACCC | 2026–27 Compliance and Enforcement Policy and Priorities | February 2026",
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      "quote": "[Page 3]\nContents\nAbout this policy 1\nEnduring Priorities 1\n2026–27 Priorities 2\nPrinciples and approaches underlying this policy 3\nCompliance and enforcement strategy 4\nCompliance and enforcement priorities 5\nPriority factors 5\nCompliance and education activities 6\nEducation and campaigns 6\nScams detection and disruption 7\nOther digital regulation 7\nIndustry engagement 7\nResearch and advocacy 8\nMarket studies 8\nEnforcement action 8\nAdministrative resolution 8\nInfringement notices 8\nSection 87B enforceable undertakings 9\nCourt cases 9\nOther action 9\nWorking with other agencies 10\nMore information 10\niii ACCC | 2026–27 Compliance and Enforcement Policy and Priorities | February 2026",
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        "Create a senior responsible owner and cross-functional delivery team.",
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      "quote": "This indicates that the\nscale of any problem related to landside access services is likely to be much smaller\ncompared to aeronautical services (between 36 and 43 per cent of total revenue in 2016–17)\n93 Australian Government, Australian Government Response to the Productivity Commission Inquiry into the Economic\nRegulation of Airport Services, 30 March 2012.",
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      "quote": "ACCC submission to the Therapeutic Goods Administration’s consultation on ‘low risk’ goods\n(\nPDF 371.54 KB\n)\n- 18 May 2017\nTherapeutic Goods Administration’s consultation on options for the future regulation of 'low risk' products\nOn 31 March 2017, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) released a consultation paper on options for the future regulation of ‘low risk’ products, including deregulation of certain classes of products.",
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        "Pick one high-volume process or document family.",
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