Digital platform services inquiry 2020-25

The ACCC will revisit potential competition and consumer issues arising in the supply of general search services in Australia. Our report will focus on general search services that consumers use to navigate the internet and search for information on a range of queries.

This report is the ninth interim report of the Digital Platform Services Inquiry. It will consider the current state of competition in general search services and what has changed, including:

• the current state of competition in the supply of general search services
• factors influencing the current competitive landscape in the supply of general search services, including international legislative reform and the emergence of new technologies
• trends in search quality over time

This report is due to be provided to the Treasurer by 30 September 2024.

Media release

ACCC to examine internet search