Cartels

• fixes prices
• shares markets
• rigs bids
• restricts supply/outputs

Civil and criminal sanctions apply, including up to 10 years in jail.

You can help stamp out cartels.

• Report suspicious activities
• Report your involvement and apply for immunity

• Price fixing: Visy and Amcor packaging cartel
• Market sharing: Freight cartel
• Bid rigging: Queensland pre-mixed concrete cartel

Cartels harm everyone by reducing choice and increasing prices and taxes.

• avoid joining a cartel?
• get out of a cartel?

It pays to take action. The first to report may gain immunity from prosecution.

By looking out for the signs and taking precautions you can avoid cartel rip offs.