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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| Regional mobile infrastructure inquiry 2022-23 | Communications | Inquiry |
Submissions due
5 August 2022 |
On 31 March 2022, the Australian Government announced that it had directed the ACCC to conduct an inquiry into towers used in the supply of mobile telecommunications and other radiocommunications services in regional areas, and into the feasibility of providing mobile roaming during natural disasters or other emergencies. |
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| Airports quality of service review | Airports | Review |
Ongoing
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The ACCC is reviewing the indicators we use in monitoring and evaluating the quality of services and facilities at Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney airports. |
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| HVAU annual compliance assessment 2021 | Rail | Compliance assessment |
Ongoing
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ARTC has provided its indicative Constrained Coal Customer Unders and Overs Estimate and True-Up Test Audit report for 2021, ahead of its formal annual compliance submission (expected in late 2022). |
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| Spectrum competition limits | Communications | Policy development |
Ongoing
27 April 2021 |
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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| NBN Co - Special Access Undertaking | Communications | Monitoring |
Finalised
27 April 2021 |
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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| Consumer data right (CDR) | Multiple | Focus area |
Ongoing
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On 26 November 2017, the Australian Government introduced Consumer Data Right (CDR) in Australia. CDR will give consumers greater access to and control over their data and will improve consumers’ ability to compare and switch between products and services. It will encourage competition between service providers, leading not only to better prices for customers but also more innovative products and services. |
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| Measuring Broadband Australia program | Communications | Monitoring |
Ongoing
31 August 2021 |
The Measuring Broadband Australia program provides Australian consumers with accurate and independent information about broadband performance to assist their purchasing decisions. |
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| NBN Co SAU variation 2022 | Communications | Undertaking variation |
Ongoing
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On 29 March 2022, NBN Co lodged a variation to its Special Access Undertaking (SAU) with the ACCC. NBN Co's proposed SAU variation follows an extensive industry consultation process hosted by the ACCC during the second half of 2021 to consider the future regulatory framework for the NBN. |
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