Chairman Rod Sims delivers the opening address to the ACCC / AER Regulatory Conference in Brisbane. Mr Sims introduces the conference theme and outlines the challenges of regulating for efficient infrastructure outcomes. The Chairman also proposes five areas of microeconomic reform covering privatisation, roads, congestion pricing, shipping and water.
Addressing the University of Wollongong’s SMART international infrastructure symposium, ACCC Chairman Rod Sims discusses the role that appropriate infrastructure regulation can play in the wider productivity debate. Mr Sims explains the key factors underpinning efficient infrastructure in the areas of land transport, shipping, electricity, communications and water.
The ACCC has a role in monitoring Australia’s container stevedores. Currently, this requires us to monitor prices, costs and profits of container terminal operator companies at the ports of Adelaide, Brisbane, Burnie, Fremantle, Melbourne and Sydney.
The ACCC investigates complaints from parties adversely affected by a shipping conference agreement. We can also start our own investigation into the operation of an agreement.