Part XIB prohibits anti-competitive conduct in the telecommunications industry. The ACCC can issue competition notices stating that the carrier or service provider has contravened the competition rule. If the carrier or service provider continues the conduct, the ACCC can seek remedy (e.g. injunction) and pecuniary penalty (up to $10 million in fines for each breach) through an order of the Federal Court.
Part XIC establishes a telecommunications-specific regime for facilitating access to the networks of competing carriers. The ACCC may declare certain services to make it available to access seekers, following a public inquiry.
