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If you are not a journalist, contact the ACCC on 1300 302 502 (consumers), 1300 302 021 (business), or through another general contact.
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The new Gas Market Code: industry's responsibilities and the ACCC's role speech

Ms Gina Cass-Gottlieb, ACCC Chair, gave a speech on 7 September 2023 at the Energy and Resources Law Association annual conference.

Regulated infrastructure

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An ACCC update on the franchise sector speech

ACCC Deputy Chair Mick Keogh spoke at this year’s Franchise Council of Australia Legal Symposium, where he discussed legislative changes that affect the franchise and small business sectors.

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Overcoming gas affordability issues speech

ACCC Chair Rod Sims addresses the Australian Domestic Gas Outlook (ADGO) 2021 conference on topics related to the recent ACCC gas inquiry, recent disruptive impacts on the market and what more needs to be done to encourage a functioning competitive market for businesses and households.

Regulated infrastructure

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Latest actions and enforcement priorities of the ACCC address

ACCC Deputy Chair Mick Keogh addresses the National Franchise Convention on the Gold Coast about franchising and the ACCC's latest actions and enforcement priorities.

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Franchising and the ACCC address

ACCC Deputy Chair Mick Keogh addresses the Franchise Council of Australia’s National Conference regarding the ACCC’s role in franchising, its submission to the Franchise Inquiry and some recent enforcement actions.

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Major changes needed to get rid of unfair contract terms address

ACCC Chair Rod Sims addresses the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia’s National Small Business Summit regarding recent ACCC enforcement action relating to unfair contract terms, limitations that the ACCC has identified in the business-to-business unfair contract terms law and the codes of conduct.

Buying and selling products and services

Compliance and enforcement

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Grocery update: AFGC Leaders Forum speech

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission Chairman Rod Sims provides an update on grocery issues at the Australian Food and Grocery Council Leaders Forum in Canberra.

Advertising and promotions

Food and groceries

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New and emerging issues in the grocery sector address

Addressing an industry forum hosted by the Australian Food and Grocery Council in Canberra, Chairman Rod Sims discusses the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct, the ACCC's increased focus on the agricultural sector, proposed changes to country of origin labelling and truth in advertising.

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Food and groceries

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Enforcing the Franchising Code of Conduct: Recent activities and proposed reforms speech

Deputy Chair Dr Michael Schaper provides an update on the ACCC's recent franchising activities. Dr Schaper also outlines the ACCC's approach to enforcement and discusses proposed changes to Franchising Code of Conduct including possible powers to issue infringement notices and seek penalties in the Federal Court.

Compliance and enforcement

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Food and grocery and Australia's competition law address

Addressing the Australian Food and Grocery Council Industry Forum in Canberra, ACCC Chairman Rod Sims welcomes the Harper Review draft report and discusses proposed areas of microeconomic reform where the food and grocery sector stands to benefit.

Food and groceries

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Franchise Legal Symposium: ACCC Update speech

ACCC Deputy Chair Dr Michael Schaper provides an update on recent and upcoming franchising activities.

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Competition and consumer issues: State of play in the food and grocery sector speech

ACCC chairman Rod Sims discusses competition and consumer issues at the Australian Food and Grocery Council Industry Leaders Forum in Canberra.

Competition and exemptions

Food and groceries

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ACCC report speech

ACCC Deputy Chair Dr Michael Schaper provides a report on the Franchising Code of Conduct and the ACCC's activities in the sector.

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ACCC small business report card speech

ACCC chairman Rod Sims launches the January - June 2012 Small Business and Industry Codes Snapshot and provides an update on carbon price claims, priority areas and recent outcomes.

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The franchising sector and the ACCC speech

ACCC Chairman Rod Sims speaks about the ACCC's role in the franchising sector.

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Address to the Franchise Council of Australia

Deputy Chairman Michael Schaper addresses the Franchise Council of Australia in Melbourne

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Enforcements and audits - the ACCC's plans and intentions speech

Changes to the Franchising Code of Conduct and an overview of the ACCC's new enforcement powers.

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ACCC report card on franchising issues address

Report on franchising issues covering complaints during the past 12 months, three main categories of disputes, ACCC investigation processes and outcomes, and other recent developments.

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Three pronged approach to compliance with the Horticulture Code of Conduct address

The ACCC is using a three pronged strategy incorporating education, industry liaison and enforcement to promote compliance with the mandatory Horticulture Code of Conduct.

Compliance and enforcement

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Franchising excerpt speech

The success of franchising has attracted a number of unscrupulous operators looking to capitalise on the successful reputation of franchising.

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The ACCC and franchising - recent developments and regulatory directions speech

The Franchising Code, by and large, has been extremely effective.

Compliance and enforcement

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Energy regulation: past experience, present challenges, future experiences speech

There have been a number of recent developments in the energy sector that the Commission is concerned about namely, mergers within the electricity industry and some recent conflicting interpretations of Gas Code provisions.

Regulated infrastructure

Compliance and enforcement

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Meeting the competitive challenges of the grocery sector speech

I believe that there is a need for greater clarity to assist businesses, both big and small in complying with the Act.

Competition and exemptions

Food and groceries

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Competition law, fair trading and consumer protection – small business and the Trade Practices Act speech

There is a need for greater clarity to assist businesses, both big and small in complying with the Act.

Buying and selling products and services

Compliance and enforcement

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