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Update
15 Nov 2024

ACCC publishes consultation paper on Regional Broadband Scheme levy

The ACCC is seeking stakeholder submissions on the approach to calculating the Regional Broadband Scheme (RBS) levy for its 2025 advice to the Minister for Communications on the levy.
Regulated infrastructure
Telecommunications and internet
Update
13 Nov 2024

ACCC consults on service quality record keeping rule for non-NBN providers

The ACCC has published a consultation paper on the development of a record keeping rule for non-NBN superfast broadband providers regarding service quality and network performance.
Regulated infrastructure
Telecommunications and internet
Update
11 Sep 2024

ACCC authorises accreditation scheme by Victorian Electricity Distributors

The ACCC has released a final determination authorising Victoria’s 5 Electricity Distribution Network Service Providers to continue to operate their scheme requiring civil contractors performing underground civil works involving electrical infrastructure assets to meet certain accreditation standards.
Regulated infrastructure
Update
17 Jul 2024

ACCC proposes to authorise accreditation scheme by Victorian Electricity Distributors

The ACCC proposes to grant authorisation to Victoria’s 5 Electricity Distribution Network Service Providers to enable them to continue to operate their scheme requiring civil contractors performing underground civil works involving electrical infrastructure assets to meet certain accreditation standards.
Competition and exemptions
Energy
Regulated infrastructure
Update
04 Jul 2024

ACCC proposes to authorise collaboration in offshore energy feasibility licence processes

The ACCC has released a draft determination proposing to grant authorisation to allow renewable energy businesses to collaborate to resolve overlapping geographic areas in their applications for feasibility licences under the Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Act 2021 and the Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Regulations 2022.
Competition and exemptions
Energy
Regulated infrastructure
Update
21 Jun 2023

ACCC issues determination on NBN Co's revenue constraints under its current Special Access Undertaking

The ACCC has published its determination on NBN Co’s 2021-22 Long Term Revenue Constraint Methodology (LTRCM) under its current Special Access Undertaking (SAU).
Regulated infrastructure
Telecommunications and internet
Update
31 May 2023

ACCC grants Bulk Wheat Port Code exemption to Commodity Ag at Albany

The ACCC has determined that Commodity Ag is an ‘exempt service provider’ of port terminal services provided via its port terminal facility at Albany, Western Australia.
Regulated infrastructure
Rail, shipping and ports
Update
05 May 2023

ACCC grants Bulk Wheat Port Code exemption to T-Ports at Wallaroo

The ACCC has determined that T-Ports Pty Ltd is an exempt service provider of port terminal services provided via its port terminal facility at Wallaroo, South Australia.
Regulated infrastructure
Rail, shipping and ports
Update
04 Apr 2023

ACCC proposes to grant a Bulk Wheat Port Code exemption to Commodity Ag at Albany

The ACCC has released a draft determination proposing to grant Commodity Ag Pty Ltd exempt service provider status under the Port Terminal Access (Bulk Wheat) Code of Conduct in relation to its port terminal facility at Albany.
Regulated infrastructure
Industry codes
Rail, shipping and ports
Update
17 Feb 2023

ACCC proposes to grant a Bulk Wheat Port Code exemption to T-Ports at Wallaroo

The ACCC has released a draft determination proposing to grant T-Ports Pty Ltd exempt service provider status under the Port Terminal Access (Bulk Wheat) Code of Conduct in relation to its port terminal facility at Wallaroo.
Regulated infrastructure
Industry codes
Rail, shipping and ports
Update
16 Dec 2022

ACCC grants Bulk Wheat Port Code exemptions to Bulk Cargo Services and Wagner Corporation at Pinkenba

The ACCC has determined that Bulk Cargo Services Pty Ltd (BCS) and Wagner Corporation (Wagner Corp) are exempt service providers of port terminal services provided via their respective port terminal facilities at Pinkenba, Queensland.
Regulated infrastructure
Rail, shipping and ports
Update
09 Nov 2022

ACCC proposes to grant Bulk Wheat Port Code exemptions to Bulk Cargo Services and Wagner Corporation at Pinkenba

The ACCC has released draft determinations proposing to grant Bulk Cargo Services Pty Ltd (BCS) and Wagner Corporation Pty Ltd (Wagner Corp) exempt service provider status under the Port Terminal Access (Bulk Wheat) Code of Conduct in relation to their respective Pinkenba port terminal facilities.
Regulated infrastructure
Industry codes
Rail, shipping and ports
Update
11 Oct 2022

Optus data breach: Information for APRA-regulated entities

The ACCC is working with the Federal Government, regulators and other relevant organisations to facilitate closer coordination of data sharing between Optus and Australian Prudential Regulation Authority-regulated entities.
Regulated infrastructure
Banking and finance
Telecommunications and internet
Update
15 Sep 2022

ACCC allows Telstra and NBN Co to amend broadband agreements as part of Telstra restructure

The ACCC has issued a final determination authorising Telstra Corporation Limited, Telstra Limited, NBN Co and their related entities to give effect to amendments to agreements they entered into in 2011 and 2014 which facilitated the rollout of the national broadband network.
Regulated infrastructure
Telecommunications and internet
Update
02 Sep 2022

ACCC approves Viterra's varied capacity allocation system

The ACCC has considered Viterra’s application and has approved the varied capacity allocation system set out in Viterra’s Port Loading Protocols for its six bulk grain export port terminals in South Australia.
Regulated infrastructure
Rail, shipping and ports
Update
03 May 2022

ACCC exempts POPL's Portland port terminal facility

The ACCC has determined that Port of Portland Pty Ltd (POPL) is an ‘exempt service provider’ of port terminal services provided via its port terminal facility at Portland, Victoria.
Regulated infrastructure
Rail, shipping and ports
Update
09 Feb 2022

ACCC proposes to exempt POPL at Portland

The ACCC has released a draft determination proposing to grant Port of Portland Pty Ltd (POPL) exempt service provider status in relation to its Portland port terminal facility under the Port Terminal Access (Bulk Wheat) Code of Conduct.
Regulated infrastructure
Industry codes
Rail, shipping and ports
Update
29 Oct 2021

ACCC seeks views on regulation at Port of Portland Limited's bulk grain port terminal

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has released an issues paper seeking views on whether Port of Portland Limited (POPL) should be exempt from certain parts of the Wheat Port Code of Conduct when providing bulk wheat export port terminal services at Portland.
Regulated infrastructure
Industry codes
Rail, shipping and ports
Update
27 Oct 2021

Interim authorisation for arrangements to ensure reliable electricity supply during the COVID 19 pandemic

The ACCC has granted conditional interim authorisation to allow the Australian Energy Market Operator Limited (AEMO) and electricity industry participants to coordinate on measures to ensure secure and reliable electricity supply, and minimise the risk of outages, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Regulated infrastructure
Energy
COVID-19
Update
24 Sep 2021

ACCC exempts ADM's Port Pirie port terminal facility

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has determined that ADM Trading Australia (ADM) is an 'exempt service provider' of port terminal services provided via its port terminal facility at Port Pirie, South Australia.
Regulated infrastructure
Rail, shipping and ports
Update
22 Sep 2021

Notice of proposed variation of Telstra's Migration Plan

On 13 August 2021 Telstra submitted a proposed variation to its Migration Plan, which contains the rules and processes that Telstra will follow when disconnecting services from its fixed line networks because of their migration to the NBN.
Regulated infrastructure
Telecommunications and internet
Update
19 Jul 2021

Extended regulation of non-NBN superfast broadband will increase competition

The ACCC has today announced that it has extended the Superfast Broadband Access Service (SBAS) declaration until 28 July 2026.
Regulated infrastructure
Telecommunications and internet
Update
14 Jul 2021

ACCC proposes to exempt ADM at Port Pirie

The ACCC has released a draft determination proposing to grant ADM Trading Australia exempt service provider status in relation to its Port Pirie port terminal facility under the Port Terminal Access (Bulk Wheat) Code of Conduct.
Regulated infrastructure
Industry codes
Rail, shipping and ports
Update
12 May 2021

ACCC authorises refrigerant gas product stewardship scheme for further 10 years

The ACCC has decided to grant re-authorisation to enable Refrigerant Reclaim Australia to continue to operate a product stewardship program to recover ozone depleting and synthetic greenhouse gas refrigerants (the Refrigerant Gases).
Regulated infrastructure
Energy

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