ACCC proposes to grant authorisation to certain provisions of the Information Technology Contract and Recruitment Association code
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued a draft determination proposing to authorise* certain provisions of the code of conduct of the Information Technology Contract and Recruitment Association.
"While the ACCC considers that certain provisions of ITCRA's code of conduct may generate some anti-competitive detriment, overall it is of the view that the provisions are likely to provide a benefit to the public," ACCC Chairman, Mr Graeme Samuel, said today.
"In particular, the ACCC considers that the provisions of ITCRA's code establish a minimum standard of conduct for ITCRA members which can assist them conduct their business activities ethically and professionally. The standards of conduct set out in the code also have the potential to reduce the risk that parties who deal with ITCRA members will be exposed to unscrupulous conduct."
The ACCC's draft determination will be available from the ACCC website.
The ACCC is seeking submission from interested parties in relation to its draft determination. Submissions can be made to: The General Manager, Adjudication Branch, Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, GPO Box 3131, Canberra, ACT, 2601. Submissions can also be lodged by fax on (02) 6243 1121 or by email to: adjudication@accc.gov.au.
*Authorisation provides protection from court action for conduct or arrangements that might otherwise raise concerns under the competition provisions of the Trade Practices Act 1974. Authorisation is granted where the ACCC is satisfied that the benefit to the public from the conduct outweighs any public detriment. A party to whom authorisation had been granted may also apply to the ACCC for a minor variation of that authorisation
