The ACCC is responsible for the economic regulation of the communications sector, including telecommunications and the National Broadband Network (NBN), broadcasting and content sectors.
Projects
| Title | Industry | Type | Status |
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| Viterra wheat port exemption assessment | Wheat export | Access exemption |
Ongoing
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On 2 July 2019, Viterra provided a written application to the ACCC seeking to be determined an exempt service provider of port terminal services provided by means of all six of their port terminal facilities located in South Australia. |
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| Perishable agricultural goods inquiry | Agriculture | Inquiry |
Ongoing
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On 26 August 2020, the Australian Government announced that it will direct the ACCC to conduct a three-month inquiry into bargaining power in supply chains for perishable agricultural products in Australia. |
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| Spectrum competition limits | Communications | Policy development |
Submissions due
18 November 2020 |
When the ACMA is allocating spectrum licences, the Minister for Communications may direct the ACMA to impose limits (competition limits) on the amount of spectrum that a person can use under allocated licences, and the Minister may seek the ACCC's advice about the competition limits that may be appropriate. |
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| Digital platform services inquiry 2020-2025 | Digital | Inquiry |
Ongoing
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On 10 February 2020 the Australian Government directed the ACCC to conduct an inquiry into markets for the supply of digital platform services. |
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| Joint functional separation undertakings - permitted information sharing | Communications | Access determination |
Under assessment
13 November 2020 |
The ACCC is proposing to make a new determination relating to permitted information sharing for joint functional separation undertakings and is seeking feedback from relevant stakeholders via consultation. |
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| Murray-Darling Basin water markets inquiry | Water | Inquiry |
Submissions due
13 November 2020 |
The ACCC has been directed to conduct an inquiry into markets for tradeable water rights in the Murray-Darling Basin. |
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| NBN Wholesale Market Indicators Report | Communications | Policy development |
Ongoing
12 Nov 2020 |
The ACCC proposes to publish a NBN Wholesale Market Indicators report which would provide, on a quarterly basis, visibility over the development of the wholesale market for NBN access services. |
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| NBN Co - Special Access Undertaking | Communications | Monitoring |
Ongoing
9 November 2020 |
On 13 December 2013 the ACCC accepted NBN Co's Special Access Undertaking (SAU). The SAU commenced on 13 December 2013 and will expire in 2040. |
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