| Title | Industry | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital platform services inquiry 2020-2025 | Digital | Inquiry |
Ongoing
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On 10 February 2020 the Australian Government directed the ACCC to conduct an inquiry into markets for the supply of digital platform services. |
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| Gas inquiry 2017-2025 | Energy | Inquiry |
Ongoing
Commenced 19 April 2017 |
On 19 April 2017, the Australian Government directed the ACCC to conduct a wide-ranging inquiry into the supply of and demand for natural gas in Australia, as well as to publish regular information on the supply and pricing of gas for the next three years. |
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| Electricity market monitoring 2018-2025 | Energy | Inquiry |
Ongoing
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On 20 August 2018, the Treasurer directed the ACCC to hold a public inquiry that will monitor the prices, profits and margins in the supply of electricity in the National Electricity Market. The inquiry will provide its first report by 31 March 2019 and at least every six months thereafter until the conclusion of the inquiry on 31 August 2025. |
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| Consumer data right (CDR) | Multiple | Focus area |
Ongoing
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On 26 November 2017, the Australian Government introduced Consumer Data Right (CDR) in Australia. CDR will give consumers greater access to and control over their data and will improve consumers’ ability to compare and switch between products and services. It will encourage competition between service providers, leading not only to better prices for customers but also more innovative products and services. |
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| CDR in the energy sector | Energy | Focus area |
Ongoing
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The CDR will commence in the energy sector in the first half of 2020. |
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