Wheat export

Final determination

The ACCC has determined Port of Portland Pty Limited to be an exempt service provider of port terminal services at its port terminal facility at Portland. The exemption means that Port of Portland Pty Limited is not required to comply with Parts 3 to 6 of the Code in the course of providing port terminal services via its Portland facility.

Exemption application & issues paper

On 3 September 2021, Port of Portland Pty Limited provided a written application to the ACCC seeking to be determined an exempt service provider of port terminal services provided at its port terminal facility at Portland, Victoria. On 29 October 2021, the ACCC released an issues paper to commence a public consultation process on the application submitted by Port of Portland Pty Limited.

Port of Portland wheat port exemption assessment

On 3 September 2021, Port of Portland Pty Limited applied to the ACCC to be determined an exempt service provider of port terminal services at its port terminal facility at Portland, Victoria. On 3 May 2022 the ACCC released a final determination document confirming that it has determined Port of Portland Pty Limited to be an exempt service provider of port terminal services at its Portland facility. The exemption was made by notifiable instrument.

Viterra's Port Adelaide terminal facilities exempt from parts of the Bulk Wheat Code

The ACCC has today released final determinations exempting the services provided by grain handler Viterra at its Port Adelaide Inner Harbour and Outer Harbor facilities from parts of the Port Terminal Access (Bulk Wheat) Code. The ACCC also determined not to exempt Viterra’s services at its Wallaroo and Port Giles facilities.