Industry codes of conduct

What categories of industry codes are we primarily involved with?


Non-prescribed voluntary industry codes of conduct
Codes of conduct that have been voluntarily agreed to by the signatories

Prescribed industry codes of conduct
Codes of conduct that have been made law by the Australian Government under the Competition and Consumer Act.

ACCC Industry Code Audits
Investigation power under section 51ADD of the Competition and Consumer Act

Which industry codes of conduct are currently prescribed under the Competition and Consumer Act?


Franchising Code
A mandatory code that regulates conduct between franchisors and franchisees

Horticulture Code
A mandatory code that regulates trade in horticulture produce between growers and wholesale traders (except for exporters, retailers and processors)

Oilcode
A mandatory code that regulates the conduct of suppliers, distributors and retailers in the petroleum marketing industry

Unit Pricing Code
A mandatory code of conduct that regulates the pricing information provided by grocery retailers.

Related topics on the ACCC website

Industry codes of conduct in Publications
Franchising Code in Publications
Horticulture Code in Publications
Oilcode in Publications

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