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ACCC proposes to authorise suspension and termination provisions relating to Bulk Electronic Clearing System

The ACCC proposes to revoke authorisations A91473 and A91474, and substitute authorisation AA1000678, to enable Australian Payments Network Limited to give effect to termination and suspension provisions in the Bulk Electronic Clearing System Regulations.

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ACCC authorises flooring recycling scheme

On 21 November 2024, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) granted authorisation to ResiLoop Limited to establish and operate a voluntary, industry-led product stewardship scheme that collects and recycles resilient flooring waste.

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ACCC proposes to authorise shared practices for graduate medical schools

The ACCC proposes to grant authorisation to GEMPASS Australia Limited and its members to continue to make and give effect to contracts, arrangements and understandings whereby it operates the Graduate Entry Medical School Admissions System (GEMSAS).

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ACCC proposes to authorise price capping provisions and metrics reports for Tasmanian health insurer

The ACCC proposes to grant authorisation for 5 years to health insurer St Luke's Medical and Hospital Benefits Association to enter into and give effect to specified price capping provisions.

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ACCC authorises price setting at shared dental practices

The ACCC has decided to grant authorisation to the Australian Dental Association Inc and its members to continue to make and give effect to contracts, arrangements and understandings between 2 or more dental practitioners on the fees to be charged for dental services provided within a ‘shared practice’, where at least one party is a member of ADA.

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ACCC publishes updated guidelines to clarify the process of interim authorisation

The ACCC has published updated Guidelines for Authorisation of Conduct (non-merger) to clarify the process of interim authorisation requests and decisions.

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ACCC proposes not to grant authorisation to Southern Waste Solutions for the construction and operation of an organics waste facility

On 3 September 2024, the ACCC released a draft determination proposing not to grant authorisation to the Copping Refuse Disposal Site Joint Authority trading as Southern Waste Solutions to design, build and operate a contained organics waste facility in Copping, Tasmania.

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ACCC proposes to authorise coordination and system operation activities under the 'Pilbara Regime'

The ACCC proposes to grant authorisation AA1000666 to enable Pilbara ISOCo Ltd and certain other participants to engage in conduct with the purpose of maintaining or improving the safety, security or reliability of the North West Interconnected System.

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ACCC reauthorises Tyre Product Stewardship Scheme

The ACCC has granted authorisation, with a condition, for the Tyre Product Stewardship Scheme to continue for a further 3 years.

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ACCC authorises collaboration to facilitate offshore energy feasibility licence application processes

The ACCC has released a final determination authorising collaboration between renewable energy businesses 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

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ACCC grants interim authorisation to Catholic Health Australia Limited

On 28 August 2024, the ACCC granted interim authorisation to Catholic Health Australia Limited (Catholic Health) to enable Catholic Health’s members to continue with their data sharing and collective bargaining arrangements

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Marketing in Australia of Infant Formula Agreement to continue pending review

The ACCC has granted interim authorisation to the Infant Nutrition Council to enable the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formula: Manufacturers and Importers Agreement (MAIF Agreement) and its associated guidelines to continue to operate pending the ACCC’s assessment of the substantive application for authorisation.

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ACCC proposes to authorise price setting at shared dental practices

The ACCC proposes to grant authorisation to the Australian Dental Association Inc and its members to continue to make and give effect to contracts, arrangements and understandings between 2 or more dental practitioners on the fees to be charged for dental services provided within a practice, where the parties operate in a ‘shared practice’.

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ACCC allows collective bargaining by retail, hospitality and accommodation businesses

The ACCC does not object to the collective bargaining notification CB10000489 lodged by Delivery Angel.

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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.

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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.

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ACCC grants interim authorisation to the Australasian Performing Right Association

On 19 June 2024, the ACCC granted interim authorisation to the Australasian Performing Right Association Limited (APRA) to enable APRA to continue its arrangements for the acquisition and licensing of performing rights in musical works.

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ACCC grants interim authorisation for pricing at shared dental practices

The ACCC granted interim authorisation to the ADA to continue to make and give effect to contracts, arrangements and understandings between 2 or more dental practitioners on the fees to be charged for dental services provided within a practice, where the parties operate in a ‘shared practice’ and at least one party is a member of ADA.

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ACCC authorises joint procurement of waste services for Shellharbour City Council and Wollongong City Council

The ACCC has released a final determination granting authorisation to Shellharbour City Council and Wollongong City Council to undertake joint procurement for waste collection services.

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ACCC authorises Hunter Valley Coal Chain coordination for 10 years

The ACCC has authorised Hunter Valley Coal Chain Coordinator Limited and coal chain participants to continue to engage in planning and coordination activities, including sharing information, for the cooperative operation and alignment of the Hunter Valley coal supply chain.

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ACCC authorises water utilities to collectively negotiate for new gaseous chlorine supply

On 13 December 2023, the Water Services Association of Australia applied on behalf of itself, and current and future WSAA Members who are water utilities that procure gaseous chlorine, for authorisation to engage in certain conduct for the purpose of improving the resilience of the supply chain of gaseous chlorine in Australia.

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ACCC authorises recruitment association’s professional conduct regime

On 22 May 2024, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission granted authorisation to the Recruitment, Consulting and Staffing Association Limited.

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ACCC proposes to authorise joint procurement of waste collection services for Shellharbour City Council and Wollongong City Council

The ACCC has released a draft determination proposing to grant authorisation to Shellharbour City Council and Wollongong City Council (the Applicants) to undertake joint procurement for waste collection services.

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ACCC grants interim authorisation to Victoria’s Electricity Distribution Network Service Providers

The ACCC has granted interim authorisation to Victoria’s 5 Electricity Distribution Network Service Providers - AusNet Electricity Services, Citipower, Jemena Electricity Networks (Vic), Powercor Australia and United Energy Distribution.

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ACCC proposes to authorise Hunter Valley coal chain coordination and centralised planning activities for a further 10 years

The ACCC proposes to grant authorisation to enable Hunter Valley Coal Chain Coordinator Limited (HVCCC) and coal chain participants to continue to engage in planning and coordination activities, including sharing information, for the cooperative operation and alignment of the Hunter Valley coal supply chain.

ACCC proposes to authorise suspension and termination provisions relating to Bulk Electronic Clearing System

ACCC authorises flooring recycling scheme

ACCC proposes to authorise shared practices for graduate medical schools

ACCC proposes to authorise price capping provisions and metrics reports for Tasmanian health insurer

ACCC authorises price setting at shared dental practices

ACCC publishes updated guidelines to clarify the process of interim authorisation

ACCC proposes not to grant authorisation to Southern Waste Solutions for the construction and operation of an organics waste facility

ACCC proposes to authorise coordination and system operation activities under the 'Pilbara Regime'

ACCC reauthorises Tyre Product Stewardship Scheme

ACCC authorises collaboration to facilitate offshore energy feasibility licence application processes

ACCC grants interim authorisation to Catholic Health Australia Limited

Marketing in Australia of Infant Formula Agreement to continue pending review

ACCC proposes to authorise price setting at shared dental practices

ACCC allows collective bargaining by retail, hospitality and accommodation businesses

ACCC proposes to authorise accreditation scheme by Victorian Electricity Distributors

ACCC proposes to authorise collaboration in offshore energy feasibility licence processes

ACCC grants interim authorisation to the Australasian Performing Right Association

ACCC grants interim authorisation for pricing at shared dental practices

ACCC authorises joint procurement of waste services for Shellharbour City Council and Wollongong City Council

ACCC authorises Hunter Valley Coal Chain coordination for 10 years

ACCC authorises water utilities to collectively negotiate for new gaseous chlorine supply

ACCC authorises recruitment association’s professional conduct regime

ACCC proposes to authorise joint procurement of waste collection services for Shellharbour City Council and Wollongong City Council

ACCC grants interim authorisation to Victoria’s Electricity Distribution Network Service Providers

ACCC proposes to authorise Hunter Valley coal chain coordination and centralised planning activities for a further 10 years

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