Part two: ACCC and AER overview
Legislative framework
In addition to administering the Trade Practices Act, the ACCC has responsibilities under other legislation, including the:
- Airports Act 1996
- Australian Postal Corporation Act 1989
- Broadcasting Services Act 1992
- Copyright Act 1968
- Radiocommunications Act 1992
- Telecommunications Act 1997
- Telecommunications (Consumer Protection and Service Standards) Act 1999
- Trade Marks Act 1995
- Water Act 2007
- Water Market Rules 2009
- Water Charge (Termination Fees) Rules 2009
- Wheat Export Marketing Act 2008.
The AER has responsibilities under the:
- National Electricity Law 2005
- National Electricity Rules
- Nations Gas Law 2008
- National Gas Rules.