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ACCC invites views on wholesale access controls for superfast fixed-line broadband networks

The ACCC has published a discussion paper for the superfast broadband access service (SBAS) access determination inquiry that commenced on 15 January 2025.

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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.

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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.

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Stronger penalties and enforcement powers against telcos breaching the law

The ACCC has issued guidelines informing telecommunications operators of the ACCC’s approach to exercising its infringement notice powers for failure to comply with the ‘carrier separation rules’ under the Telecommunications Act.

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ACCC authorises Live Performance Australia to collectively negotiate for copyright licences on behalf of members

The ACCC has granted authorisation AA1000637 to enable Australian Entertainment Industry Association (trading as Live Performance Australia) to negotiate with the Australasian Performing Right Association, the Phonographic Performance Company of Australia and OneMusic Australia, on behalf of members with respect to the acquisition of copyright licences.

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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).

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ACCC proposes to allow Live Performance Australia to collectively negotiate for copyright licences on behalf of members

The ACCC has issued a draft determination proposing to grant authorisation AA1000637 to enable Australian Entertainment Industry Association (trading as Live Performance Australia) to negotiate with the Australasian Performing Right Association, the Phonographic Performance Company Australia and OneMusic Australia.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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ACCC accepts joint functional separation undertaking from Uniti Group

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission yesterday accepted a joint functional separation undertaking from Uniti Group, the first undertaking the ACCC has accepted since the new separation rules came into effect in late August this year.

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ACCC authorises cooperation to optimise NBN during the COVID-19 pandemic

The ACCC has issued a final determination granting authorisation to enable NBN Co and a group of retail communications services providers (the Special Working Group) to discuss, agree, and implement capacity optimisation strategies for the National Broadband Network, solely for the purpose of responding to the changes in demand on the network resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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ACCC proposes to authorise cooperation to optimise NBN during the COVID-19 pandemic

The ACCC has issued a draft determination proposing to grant conditional authorisation to enable NBN Co and a group of retail communications services providers (the Special Working Group) to discuss, agree, and implement capacity optimisation strategies for the National Broadband Network, solely for the purpose of responding to the changes in demand on the network resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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ACCC revokes and replaces NBN Co COVID-19 interim authorisation

The ACCC has revoked the interim authorisation dated 31 March 2020 authorising NBN Co and major telecommunications service providers to cooperate in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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ACCC assessment of competition concerns relating to e-SIMs

The ACCC has published an update in relation to its recent assessment of e-SIMs in Australia.

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ACCC releases draft guidelines on repeal of subsection 51(3) of the CCA

The ACCC has today released draft guidelines on the repeal of subsection 51(3) of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) (CCA) for consultation.

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ACCC publishes final copyright guidelines

The ACCC has published a set of guidelines to assist the Copyright Tribunal of Australia in the determination of copyright remuneration (Copyright Guidelines).

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Removal of the IP exemption in s51(3) of the CCA

Section 51(3) of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) (CCA) has been repealed by the Treasury Laws Amendment (2018 Measures No.

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ACCC extends transmission regulation for five years

The ACCC has decided to extend the DTCS declaration for a further five years and to vary the service description, consistent with its draft report released on 5 December 2018.

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Digital radio access undertakings for Canberra, Darwin and Hobart

The ACCC is commencing an inquiry about three identical Digital Radio Multiplex Transmitter (DRMT) access undertakings submitted on 30 October 2018 by the DRMT Licensees of Canberra, Darwin and Hobart.

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ACCC to undertake a survey on internet activity in Australia

The ACCC is intending to undertake a periodic survey of internet activity through a record keeping rule, under Section 151BU of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010.

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ACCC issues guideline for Part XIC declaration provisions for telecommunications services

On 11 August 2016, the ACCC finalised the guideline for the Part XIC declaration provisions for telecommunication services.

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ACCC seeks comment on draft guidelines for Part XIC declaration provisions for telecommunications services

The ACCC has released for public comment draft guidelines for the Part XIC declaration provisions for telecommunication services.

ACCC invites views on wholesale access controls for superfast fixed-line broadband networks

ACCC publishes consultation paper on Regional Broadband Scheme levy

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

Stronger penalties and enforcement powers against telcos breaching the law

ACCC authorises Live Performance Australia to collectively negotiate for copyright licences on behalf of members

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

ACCC proposes to allow Live Performance Australia to collectively negotiate for copyright licences on behalf of members

Optus data breach: Information for APRA-regulated entities

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

Notice of proposed variation of Telstra's Migration Plan

Extended regulation of non-NBN superfast broadband will increase competition

ACCC accepts joint functional separation undertaking from Uniti Group

ACCC authorises cooperation to optimise NBN during the COVID-19 pandemic

ACCC proposes to authorise cooperation to optimise NBN during the COVID-19 pandemic

ACCC revokes and replaces NBN Co COVID-19 interim authorisation

ACCC assessment of competition concerns relating to e-SIMs

ACCC releases draft guidelines on repeal of subsection 51(3) of the CCA

ACCC publishes final copyright guidelines

Removal of the IP exemption in s51(3) of the CCA

ACCC extends transmission regulation for five years

Digital radio access undertakings for Canberra, Darwin and Hobart

ACCC to undertake a survey on internet activity in Australia

ACCC issues guideline for Part XIC declaration provisions for telecommunications services

ACCC seeks comment on draft guidelines for Part XIC declaration provisions for telecommunications services

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