COMPETITION AND CONSUMER ACT 2010

Table of Provisions

Long Title

CHAPTER 1--Preliminary

PART I--PRELIMINARY

1 Short title

2 Object ofthis Act

2A Application of Act to Commonwealth and Commonwealth authorities

2B Application of Act to States and Territories

2BA Application of Parts IV and IVA to local government bodies

2C Activities that are notbusiness

3 Repeal

4 Interpretation

4A Subsidiary, holding and related bodies corporate

4B Consumers

4C Acquisition,supply and re -supply

4E Market

4F References to purpose or reason

4G Lessening ofcompetition to include preventing or hinderingcompetition

4H Application of Act in relation to leases andlicences of land and buildings

4J Joint ventures

4K Loss or damage to include injury

4KA Definitions etc. that do not apply in Part XI or Schedule 2

4L Severability

4M Saving of law relating to restraint of trade and breaches of confidence

4N Extended application of Part IIIA

5 Extended application ofthis Act to conduct outside Australia

6 Extended application ofthis Act to persons who are notcorporations

6AA Application of the Criminal Code

PART II--THE--AUSTRALIANCOMPETITION AND CONSUMERCOMMISSION

6A Establishment ofCommission

7 Constitution ofCommission

8 Terms and conditions of appointment

8A Associate members

8AB AER members taken to beassociate members

9 Remuneration

10 Deputy Chairpersons

11 ActingChairperson

12 Leave of absence

13 Termination of appointment of members of theCommission

14 Termination of appointment ofassociate members of theCommission

15 Resignation

16 Arrangement ofbusiness

17 Disclosure of interests byChairperson

17A Disclosure of certain interests by members of theCommission when taking part indeterminations of matters

18 Meetings ofCommission

19 Chairperson may directCommission to sit in Divisions

25 Delegation byCommission

26 Delegation byCommission of certain functions and powers

27 Staff ofCommission

27A Consultants

28 Functions ofCommission in relation to dissemination of information, law reform and research

29 Commission to comply with directions of Minister andrequirements of the Parliament

PART IIA--THE--NATIONALCOMPETITION COUNCIL

29A Establishment ofCouncil

29B Functions and powers ofCouncil

29BA Commonwealth consent to conferral of functions etc. onCouncil

29BB How duty is imposed

29BC When a State/Territory energy law imposes a duty

29C Membership ofCouncil

29D Terms and conditions of office

29E ActingCouncil President

29F Remuneration ofCouncillors

29G Leave of absence

29H Termination of appointment ofCouncillors

29I Resignation ofCouncillors

29J Arrangement ofCouncil business

29L Council meetings

29LA Resolutions without meetings

29M Staff to helpCouncil

29N Consultants

29O Annual report

PART III--THE--AUSTRALIANCOMPETITION TRIBUNAL

30 Constitution ofTribunal

31 Qualifications of members ofTribunal

31A Appointment of Judge aspresidential member ofTribunal not to affect tenure etc.

32 Terms and conditions of appointment

33 Remuneration and allowances of members ofTribunal

34 Acting appointments

35 Suspension and removal of members ofTribunal

36 Resignation

37 Constitution ofTribunal for particular matters

38 Validity ofdeterminations

39 President may give directions

40 Disclosure of interests by members ofTribunal

41 Presidential member to preside

42 Decision of questions

43 Member ofTribunal ceasing to be available

43A Counsel assistingTribunal

43B Consultants

44 Staff ofTribunal

44A Acting appointments

PART IIIAA--THE--AUSTRALIAN ENERGY REGULATOR (AER)

Division 1--Preliminary

44AB Definitions

44AC This Part binds the Crown

44AD Extra - territorial operation

Division 2--Establishment of the AER

44AE Establishment of the AER

44AF AER to hold money and property on behalf of the Commonwealth

44AG Constitution of the AER

Division 3--Functions and powers of the AER

44AH Commonwealth functions

44AI Commonwealth consent to conferral of functions etc. on AER

44AIA No merits review of AER decisions

44AJ How duty is imposed

44AK When a State/Territory energy law etc. imposes a duty

44AL Powers of the AER

Division 4--Administrativeprovisions relating to the AER

Subdivision A--Appointment etc. of members

44AM Appointment ofCommonwealth AER members

44AO Acting appointment ofCommonwealth AER member

44AP Appointment of State/TerritoryAER members

44AQ Acting appointment of State/TerritoryAER member

44AR AER Chair

44ARA AER Deputy Chair

44ARB AER Deputy Chair to act as theAER Chair

44AS Acting AER Deputy Chair

44AT Remuneration ofAER members

44AU Additional remuneration ofAER Chair

44AV Leave of absence

44AW Other terms and conditions

44AX Outside employment

44AY Disclosure of interests

44AZ Resignation

44AAB Termination of appointment

Subdivision B--Staff etc. to assist the AER

44AAC Staff etc. to assist the AER

Subdivision C--Meetings of the AER etc.

44AAD Meetings

44AAE Resolutions without meetings

44AAEA Arbitration

Subdivision CA--Divisions of the AER

44AAEB Divisions of the AER--functions and powers under a law of the Commonwealth

44AAEC Divisions of the AER--functions and powers under a State/Territory energy law or alocal energy instrument

Subdivision D--Miscellaneous

44AAF Confidentiality

44AAFA Power of AER to obtain information anddocuments

44AAFB Failure to comply with notice to give information etc. is an offence

44AAFC AER may inspect, copy and retaindocuments

44AAG Federal Court may make certain orders

44AAGA Federal Court may order disconnection if an event specified in the National Electricity Rules occurs

44AAH Delegation by the AER

44AAI Fees

44AAK Regulations may deal with transitional matters

PART IIIAB--APPLICATION--OF THE FINANCE LAW

44AAL Application of the finance law

CHAPTER 2--Access toservices

PART IIIA--ACCESS--TO SERVICES

Division 1--Preliminary

44AA Objects of Part

44B Definitions

44C How this Part applies to partnerships and joint ventures

44CA Meaning ofdeclaration criteria

44D Meaning ofdesignated Minister

44DA The principles in theCompetition Principles Agreement have status as guidelines

44E This Part binds the Crown

Division 2--Declaredservices

Subdivision A--Recommendation by theCouncil

44F Person may request recommendation

44FA Council may request information

44G Criteria for theCouncil recommendingdeclaration of aservice

44GA Time limit forCouncil recommendations

44GB Council may invite public submissions on the application

44GC Council must publish its recommendation

Subdivision B--Declaration by thedesignated Minister

44H Designated Minister may declare aservice

44HA Designated Minister must publish his or her decision

44I Duration and effect ofdeclaration

44J Revocation ofdeclaration

44K Review ofdeclaration

44KA Tribunal may stay operation ofdeclaration

44KB Tribunal may order costs be awarded

44L Review of decision not to revoke adeclaration

Division 2AA--Services that are ineligible to be declared

Subdivision A--Scope of Division

44LA Constitutional limits on operation of this Division

Subdivision B--Ineligibility recommendation byCouncil

44LB Ineligibility recommendation

44LC Council may request information

44LD Time limit forCouncil recommendations

44LE Council may invite public submissions on the application

44LF Council must publish its recommendation

Subdivision C--Designated Minister's decision on ineligibility

44LG Designated Minister's decision on ineligibility

44LH Designated Minister must publish his or her decision

Subdivision D--Revocation of ineligibility decision

44LI Revocation of ineligibility decision

Subdivision E--Review of decisions

44LJ Review of ineligibility decisions

44LK Review of decision to revoke or not revoke an ineligibility decision

Subdivision F--Other matters

44LL Ineligibility decisionssubject to alteration, cancellation etc.

Division 2A--Effective access regimes

Subdivision A--Recommendation byCouncil

44M Recommendation for a Ministerial decision on effectiveness of access regime

44MA Council may request information

Subdivision B--Decision byCommonwealth Minister

44N Ministerial decision on effectiveness of access regime

Subdivision C--Extensions ofCommonwealth Minister's decision

44NA Recommendation byCouncil

44NAA Council may request information

44NB Decision by theCommonwealth Minister

Subdivision CA--Revocation ofCommonwealth Minister's decision

44NBA Recommendation byCouncil

44NBB Council may request information

44NBC Decision by theCommonwealth Minister

Subdivision D--Proceduralprovisions

44NC Time limit forCouncil recommendations

44NE Council may invite public submissions

44NF Publication--Council

44NG Publication--Commonwealth Minister

Subdivision E--Review of decisions

44O Review of Ministerial decision on effectiveness of access regime

Subdivision F--State orTerritory ceasing to be aparty toCompetition Principles Agreement

44P State orTerritory ceasing to be aparty toCompetition Principles Agreement

Division 2B--Competitive tender processes for government owned facilities

44PA Approval of competitive tender process

44PAA Commission may request information

44PB Report on conduct of tender process

44PC Revocation of approval decision

44PD Time limit forCommission decisions

44PE Commission may invite public submissions

44PF Commission must publish its decisions

44PG Review ofCommission's initial decision

44PH Review of decision to revoke an approval

Division 2C--Register of decisions anddeclarations

44Q Register of decisions,declarations and ineligibility decisions

Division 3--Access todeclared services

Subdivision A--Scope of Division

44R Constitutional limits on operation of this Division

Subdivision B--Notification of access disputes

44S Notification of access disputes

44T Withdrawal ofnotifications

Subdivision C--Arbitration of access disputes

44U Parties to the arbitration

44V Determination byCommission

44W Restrictions on accessdeterminations

44X Matters that theCommission must take into account

44XA Time limit forCommission'sfinal determination

44Y Commission may terminate arbitration in certain cases

44YA Commission must terminate arbitration ifdeclaration varied or set aside byTribunal

Subdivision D--Procedure in arbitrations

44Z Constitution ofCommission for conduct of arbitration

44ZA Member of the Commission presiding at an arbitration

44ZB Reconstitution ofCommission

44ZC Determination of questions

44ZD Hearing to be in private

44ZE Right to representation

44ZF Procedure ofCommission

44ZG Particular powers ofCommission

44ZH Power to take evidence on oath or affirmation

44ZI Failing to attend as a witness

44ZJ Failing to answer questions etc.

44ZK Intimidation etc.

44ZL Party may requestCommission to treat material as confidential

44ZM Sections 18 and 19 do not apply to theCommission in an arbitration

44ZN Parties to pay costs of an arbitration

44ZNA Joint arbitration hearings

Subdivision DA--Arbitration reports

44ZNB Arbitration reports

Subdivision E--Effect ofdeterminations

44ZO Operation offinal determinations

44ZOA Effect and duration ofinterim determinations

Subdivision F--Review offinal determinations

44ZP Review byTribunal

44ZQ Provisions that do not apply in relation to aTribunal review

44ZR Appeals to Federal Court fromdeterminations of theTribunal

44ZS Operation and implementation of adetermination that issubject to appeal

44ZT Transmission ofdocuments

Subdivision G--Variation and revocation ofdeterminations

44ZU Variation offinal determinations

44ZUA Variation and revocation ofinterim determinations

Division 4--Registeredcontracts for access todeclared services

44ZV Constitutional limits on operation of this Division

44ZW Registration ofcontract

44ZX Review of decision not to registercontract

44ZY Effect of registration ofcontract

Division 5--Hindering access todeclared services

44ZZ Prohibition on hindering access todeclared services

Division 6--Access undertakings andaccess codes forservices

Subdivision A--Giving ofaccess undertakings andaccess codes

44ZZA Access undertakings byproviders

44ZZAAA Proposed amendments toaccess undertakings

44ZZAAB Access undertakings containingfixed principles

44ZZAA Access codes prepared by industry bodies

44ZZAB Commission may rely on industry body consultations

Subdivision B--Effect ofaccess undertakings andaccess codes

44ZZBA Whenaccess undertakings andaccess codes come into operation

Subdivision C--Extensions ofaccess undertakings andaccess codes

44ZZBB Extensions ofaccess undertakings andaccess codes

Subdivision D--Proceduralprovisions

44ZZBC Time limit forCommission decisions

44ZZBCA Commission may request information

44ZZBD Commission may invite public submissions

44ZZBE Commission must publish its decisions

Subdivision E--Review of decisions

44ZZBF Review of decisions

Subdivision F--Register ofaccess undertakings andaccess codes

44ZZC Register ofaccess undertakings andaccess codes

Division 6A--Pricing principles for access disputes andaccess undertakings or codes

44ZZCA Pricing principles for access disputes andaccess undertakings or codes

Division 6B--Overlap amongdeterminations, registeredcontracts,access undertakings andTribunal review

44ZZCB Deferring access disputes oraccess undertakings

44ZZCBA Deferral of arbitration if review is underway

44ZZCC Overlap betweendeterminations andaccess undertakings

44ZZCD Overlap between registeredcontracts andaccess undertakings

Division 7--Enforcement and remedies

44ZZD Enforcement ofdeterminations

44ZZE Enforcement of prohibition on hindering access

44ZZF Consent injunctions

44ZZG Interim injunctions

44ZZH Factors relevant to granting a restraining injunction

44ZZI Factors relevant to granting a mandatory injunction

44ZZJ Enforcement ofaccess undertakings

44ZZK Discharge or variation of injunction or other order

Division 8--Miscellaneous

44ZZL Register ofdeterminations

44ZZM Commonwealth consent to conferral of functions etc. on theCommission orTribunal by State orTerritory laws

44ZZMAA No merits review byTribunal of decisions under energy laws

44ZZMA How duty is imposed

44ZZMB When a law of a State orTerritory imposes a duty

44ZZN Compensation for acquisition of property

44ZZNA Operation of Parts IV, IVA and VII not affected by this Part

44ZZO Conduct bydirectors, servants or agents

44ZZOAAA Information to be given toTribunal

44ZZOAA Tribunal only to consider particular material

44ZZOA Time limit forTribunal decisions

44ZZP Regulations about review by theTribunal

44ZZQ Regulations about fees for inspection etc. of registers

44ZZR Procedure of theTribunal when performing functions under a State/Territory energy law or adesignated Commonwealth energy law

CHAPTER 3--Restrictive trade practices

PART IV--RESTRICTIVE--TRADE PRACTICES

Division 1--Cartel conduct

Subdivision A--Introduction

45AA Simplified outline

45AB Definitions

45AC Extended meaning ofparty

45AD Cartel provisions

45AE Meaning of expressions in otherprovisions ofthis Act

Subdivision B--Offences etc.

45AF Making acontract etc. containing acartel provision

45AG Giving effect to acartel provision

45AH Determining guilt

45AI Court may make related civil orders

45AIA Section 4AB of the Crimes Act does not apply

Subdivision C--Civilpenalty provisions

45AJ Making acontract etc. containing acartel provision

45AK Giving effect to acartel provision

Subdivision D--Exceptions

45AL Conduct notified

45AM Cartel provision subject to grant ofauthorisation

45AMA Acquisitionsubject tonotification

45AN Contracts, arrangements or understandings between related bodies corporate

45AO Joint ventures--prosecution

45AP Joint ventures--civilpenalty proceedings

45AQ Resaleprice maintenance

45AR Exclusive dealing

45AS Dual listed company arrangement

45AT Acquisition ofshares or assets

45AU Collective acquisition ofgoods orservices by the parties to acontract, arrangement or understanding

Division 1A--Acquisitions

Subdivision A--Preliminary

45AV Purportedly putting acquisitions into effect

Subdivision B--Obligations

45AW Commission must be notified of acquisitions

45AX Commission must be notified of material changes of fact in relation tonotified acquisitions

45AY Stayed acquisitions must not be put into effect

45AZ Conditions must be complied with

Subdivision C--Acquisitions void if put into effect whilestayed

45AZA Acquisitions void if put into effect whilestayed

Subdivision D--Miscellaneous

45AZB Providing false or misleading information

Division 2--Otherprovisions

45 Contracts, arrangements or understandings that restrict dealings or affectcompetition

45D Secondary boycotts for the purpose of causing substantial loss or damage

45DA Secondary boycotts for the purpose of causing substantial lessening ofcompetition

45DB Boycotts affectingtrade or commerce

45DC Involvement and liability of employee organisations

45DD Situations in which boycotts permitted

45E Prohibition ofcontracts, arrangements or understandings affecting thesupply or acquisition ofgoods orservices

45EA Provisions contraveningsection 45E not to be given effect

45EB Sections 45D to45EA do not affect operation of otherprovisions of Part

46 Misuse of market power

46A Misuse of market power--corporation with substantial degree of power in trans - Tasman market

46B No immunity from jurisdiction in relation to certain New Zealand laws

47 Exclusive dealing

48 Resaleprice maintenance

49 Dual listed company arrangements that affectcompetition

50 Prohibition of acquisitions that would result in a substantial lessening ofcompetition

50A Acquisitions that occur outside Australia before 1 January 2026

51 Exceptions

51AAA Concurrent operation of State andTerritory laws

PART IVA--NOTIFICATION--OF ACQUISITIONS

Division 1--Preliminary

Subdivision A--Simplified outline

51ABA Simplified outline of this Part

Subdivision B--Acquisitions to whichacquisitions provisions apply

51ABB Acquisitions to whichacquisitions provisions apply

51ABC Acquisition of units in unit trusts and interests in managed investment schemes

51ABD Internal restructures and reorganisations

Subdivision C--Definitions relating to acquisitions andnotifications

51ABE When acquisitions arestayed

51ABF Whennotifications have beenfinally considered

51ABG Whennotifications becomestale

51ABH Whennotified acquisitions aresubject to conditions

51ABI Parties to acquisitions

Subdivision D--Otherdefinitions

51ABJ Meaning of Chapter 6entity

51ABK Meaning ofbusiness day

Subdivision E--Otherprovisions

51ABL Conditionalcontracts, arrangements and understandings

51ABM Changes in joint ownership

51ABN Acquisition of assets

Division 2--Acquisitions that arerequired to be notified

Subdivision A--Acquisitions that arerequired to be notified

51ABO When acquisitions arerequired to be notified

51ABP Notification thresholds

51ABQ Classes of acquisitions

51ABR Classes of acquisitions--Commission reports

Subdivision B--Provisions relating to particular kinds of acquisitions

51ABS Acquisitions that do not result in control

51ABT Acquisitions ofshares in the capital of Chapter 6 entities

Subdivision C--Waivers

51ABU Notification waiver applications

51ABV Waivers

Division 3--Notification of acquisitions

Subdivision A--Notification of acquisitions

51ABW Notifications of acquisitions

51ABX Requirements fornotifications

Subdivision B--Powers of theCommission in response to incomplete and misleadingnotifications and changes of fact

51ABY Notifications that are materially incomplete or misleading

51ABZ Notifications that are materially incomplete or misleading--consequences ofCommission's decisions

51ABZA Notifications that are incomplete or misleading--providing additional information anddocuments

51ABZB Material changes of fact

51ABZC Material changes of fact--providing additional information anddocuments

Subdivision C--WhenCommission may cease consideringnotifications

51ABZD WhenCommission may cease consideringnotifications

Division 4--Commission consideration of acquisitions: substantial lessening ofcompetition

Subdivision A--Commission consideration of acquisitions

51ABZE Commission consideration of acquisitions

51ABZF Conditions

51ABZG Goodwill protection provisions

Subdivision B--Substantial lessening ofcompetition

51ABZH Substantial lessening ofcompetition

Subdivision C--Process for considering acquisitions

51ABZI Time for makingdeterminations

51ABZJ Phase 2 review--whennotifications aresubject to phase 2 review

51ABZK Phase 2 review--notices ofcompetition concerns

51ABZL Phase 2 review--submissions

51ABZM Phase 2 review--determinations that acquisition may be put into effect

51ABZN Phase 2 review--false or misleading information

51ABZO Phase 2 review--false or misleading information: providing additional information anddocuments

Division 5--Commission consideration of acquisitions: public benefit

Subdivision A--Public benefit applications

51ABZP Public benefit applications

Subdivision B--Powers of theCommission in response to incomplete or misleadingpublic benefit applications and changes of fact

51ABZQ Public benefit applications that are materially incomplete or misleading

51ABZR Public benefit applications that are materially incomplete or misleading--consequences ofCommission's decisions

51ABZS Public benefit applications that are materially incomplete or misleading--providing additional information anddocuments

51ABZT Material changes of fact

51ABZU Material changes of fact--providing additional information anddocuments

Subdivision C--WhenCommission may cease consideringpublic benefit applications

51ABZV WhenCommission may cease consideringpublic benefit applications

Subdivision D--Commission consideration ofpublic benefit applications

51ABZW Determinations onpublic benefit applications

51ABZX Conditions

Subdivision E--Public benefit

51ABZY Public benefit

Subdivision F--Process for consideringpublic benefit applications

51ABZZ Time for makingdeterminations in respect ofpublic benefit applications

51ABZZA Public benefit assessments

51ABZZB Public benefit assessments--submissions

Division 6--Miscellaneous

Subdivision A--Miscellaneous matters relating toCommission consideration ofnotifications

51ABZZC Commitments and undertakings

51ABZZD Information gathering

51ABZZE Extensions ofdetermination periods

51ABZZF Consequences of setting aside or remittingacquisition determinations

51ABZZG Internal review of decisions

Subdivision B--Acquisitions register

51ABZZH Acquisitions register

51ABZZI Contents ofacquisitions register

Subdivision C--Partnerships and trusts

51ABZZJ Treatment of partnerships

51ABZZK Treatment of unit trusts

Subdivision D--Surprise hostile takeovers

51ABZZL Surprise hostile takeovers

51ABZZM Acquisitions notstayed during period in which application for review may be made

51ABZZN ASIC's power to exempt and modify

51ABZZO ASIC's power to exempt and modify--notice of decision and review rights

51ABZZP Person must cease to holdshares

Subdivision E--Voluntary transfers under theFinancial Sector (Transfer and Restructure) Act 1999

51ABZZQ Certain voluntary transfers under theFinancial Sector (Transfer and Restructure) Act 1999

Subdivision F--Miscellaneous

51ABZZR Delegation byCommission

51ABZZS Delegation by Minister

51ABZZT Fees

51ABZZU Review of the operation of this Part etc.

CHAPTER 4--Provisions relating to particular industries, payment surcharges etc.

PART IVB--INDUSTRY--CODES

Division 1--Preliminary

51ACA Definitions

51ACAA Meaning of industry code

Division 2--Contravention of industry codes

51ACB Contravention of industry codes

Division 2A--Infringement notices

51ACC Purpose and effect of this Division

51ACD Issuing aninfringement notice

51ACE Matters to be included in aninfringement notice

51ACF Amount ofpenalty

51ACG Effect of compliance with aninfringement notice

51ACH Effect of failure to comply with aninfringement notice

51ACI Infringement notice compliance period forinfringement notice

51ACJ Withdrawal of aninfringement notice

Division 3--Public warning notices

51ADA Commission may issue a public warning notice

Division 4--Orders to redress loss or damage suffered by non-parties etc.

51ADB Orders to redress loss or damage suffered by non - parties etc.

51ADC Kinds of orders that may be made to redress loss or damage suffered by non - parties etc.

Division 5--Investigation power

51ADD Commission mayrequire corporation to provide information

51ADE Extending periods for complying with notices

51ADF Compliance with notices

51ADG False or misleading information etc.

Division 6--Miscellaneous

51AE Regulations relating to industry codes

51AEAA Functions and powers ofCommission under industry codes

51AEA Concurrent operation of State andTerritory laws

51AF Acquisition of property

PART IVBA--NEWS--MEDIA AND DIGITAL PLATFORMS MANDATORY BARGAINING CODE

Division 1--Basic concepts

52A Definitions

52B Making content available

52C Interacting with content

52D Distributing content

Division 2--Designated digital platformcorporation and designated digital platformservices

52E Minister may make designationdetermination

Division 3--Registered newsbusinesses and registered newsbusiness corporations

52F Application for registration of newsbusiness and newsbusiness corporation

52G Registration of newsbusiness and newsbusiness corporation

52H Revocation of registration or endorsement--general

52I Revocation of registration or endorsement--false or misleading information ordocuments

52J Obligation on registered newsbusiness corporation to notifyACMA of loss of qualification for registration

52K Adding or removing news source from registered newsbusiness

52L Requirements for connection betweencorporation and newsbusiness

52M Revenue test

52N Content test

52O Australian audience test

52P Professional standards test

Division 4--Generalrequirements

Subdivision A--Preliminary

52Q Obligations in respect of digital platformservices individually

Subdivision B--The minimum standards

52R Giving list and explanation of data provided to registered newsbusinesses

52S Change to algorithm to bring about identified alteration to distribution of content with significant effect on referral traffic

52V Section 52S--dominant purpose

52W Section 52S--significant effect

Subdivision C--Recognition of original covered news content

52X Recognition of original covered news content

Subdivision D--Facilitating open communication

52Y Facilitating open communication--responsible digital platformcorporation for designated digital platformservice

52Z Facilitating open communication--registered newsbusiness corporation for registered newsbusiness

Subdivision E--Trade secrets andpersonal information

52ZA Trade secrets

52ZB Personal information

Division 5--Non-differentiation

52ZC Digitalservice to be supplied without differentiating in relation to registered newsbusinesses

Division 6--Bargaining

Subdivision A--Preliminary

52ZD Bargaining newsbusiness representative for a registered newsbusiness

52ZE Notification of bargaining

Subdivision B--Bargaining obligations

52ZF Application of Subdivision

52ZG Bargaining parties, core bargaining issues and represented registered newsbusinesses

52ZH Obligation to negotiate in good faith

52ZI Obligation to notifyCommission if agreement reached

Subdivision BA--Mediation

52ZIA Obligation to participate in mediation

52ZIB Rules about conduct of mediation

52ZIC Termination of mediation

Subdivision C--Miscellaneous

52ZJ Bargaining over other issues

Division 7--Arbitration about remuneration issue

Subdivision A--Preliminary

52ZK Register of bargaining code arbitrators

Subdivision B--Starting arbitration

52ZL Notification of arbitration

52ZM Formation of arbitral panel

52ZN Disclosure of conflicts of interest whereACMA appoints member of panel

52ZO Costs of arbitral panel

52ZP Chair to notify start of arbitration

52ZQ Bargaining parties' agreement about dealing with extraservices in arbitration

Subdivision C--Final offer arbitration

52ZR Application

52ZS Obligation to participate in arbitration in good faith

52ZT Information request by bargainingparty--general

52ZU Information request by bargainingparty--challenges by other bargainingparty

52ZV Information request by bargainingparty--miscellaneousrules

52ZW Agreed early termination of arbitration

52ZX Final offer arbitration

52ZXA Final offer to be accompanied by information aboutcontracts

52ZY Final offer arbitration--termination of arbitration if no final offers

52ZZ Matters to consider in arbitration, etc.

52ZZA Otherrequirements for arbitrationdetermination

52ZZB Submissions of bargaining parties

52ZZC Role ofCommission

52ZZD Guidelines about conduct of arbitration

Subdivision D--Effect of arbitraldetermination

52ZZE Bargaining parties must comply with thedetermination

Division 8--Enforcement etc.

52ZZF Record generating and keeping

52ZZG.Infringement notices--Division 4 of this Part

52ZZH Joint and several liability for pecuniary liabilities

Division 9--Agreements between digital platformcorporations and registered newsbusiness corporations

52ZZI Simplified outline of this Division

52ZZJ Standard offers--content

52ZZK Standard offers--consequences of agreement

52ZZL Contracting out of generalrequirements, bargaining and arbitration

52ZZM Offers relating to generalrequirements, bargaining and arbitration not prohibited

Division 10--Powers and functions of theACMA in relation to this Part

52ZZN Powers of theACMA to obtain information etc.

52ZZO No Ministerial directions to theACMA in relation to this Part

Division 11--Miscellaneous

52ZZP Exceptions to Part IV

52ZZQ Concurrent operation of State andTerritory laws

52ZZR Giving information and producingdocuments by electronic means

52ZZS Review of operation of this Part

PART IVBB--GAS--MARKET

Division 1--Preliminary

Subdivision A--Object and simplified outline

53 Object of this Part

53A Simplified outline

Subdivision B--Definitions

53B Definitions

53C Gas market conduct

53D Gas marketparticipants

Subdivision C--Geographical application

53E Extension to external Territories

53F Extraterritorial operation

53G Geographical application of offences

53H Geographical application--supplies and acquisitions

Subdivision D--Application to government entities

53J Gas market provisions bind the Crown

53K Application to government entities

Division 2--Gas market instruments

Subdivision A--Gas market instruments

53L Regulations may prescribegas market codes

53M Minister may makegas market emergency price orders

53N Scope ofgas market instruments

Subdivision B--Matters thatgas market codes may deal with

53P General

53Q Dealing with other gas marketparticipants

53R Negotiations, expressions of interest and offers

53S Agreements

53T Terms on which gas commodities are supplied oracquired, includingprice

53U Gas exchanges

53V Dispute and complaint resolution

53W Mediation and arbitration

Subdivision C--Matters thatgas market emergency price orders may deal with

53X Terms on which gas commodities are supplied oracquired, includingprice

53Y Gas exchanges

Subdivision D--Incidental and other matters thatgas market codes andgas market emergency price orders may deal with

53Z Transparency

53ZA Reporting, records and auditing

53ZB Conferral of powers and functions

53ZC Fees

53ZD Incidental or related matters

53ZE Whatgas market instruments may refer to

Subdivision E--Miscellaneous matters

53ZF Provisions do not limit otherprovisions

53ZG Constitution--gas market instruments must not give preference to States etc.

53ZH Fees must not amount to taxation

53ZI Powers to make legislative instruments

Division 3--Compliance withgas market instruments

Subdivision A--Civilpenalty provisions ofgas market instruments

53ZJ Civilpenalty provisions ofgas market instruments

Subdivision B--Infringement notices

53ZK Infringement notices

Subdivision C--Public warning notices

53ZL Commission may give draft public warning notice

53ZM Commission may issue public warning notice

53ZN Proceedings for defamation not to lie

Subdivision D--Orders to redress loss or damage suffered by non-parties etc.

53ZO Orders to redress loss or damage suffered by non - parties etc.

53ZP Kinds of orders that may be made to redress loss or damage suffered by non - parties etc.

Subdivision E--Avoidance schemes

53ZQ Schemes for avoidance purposes

53ZR Whether it is reasonable to draw conclusion as to purpose

53ZS This Subdivision does not limit Division 2

Division 4--Investigation powers

53ZT Commission mayrequire person to provide information

53ZU Extending periods for complying with notices

53ZV Compliance with notices

53ZW False or misleading information etc.

53ZX This Division does not limit otherprovisions

Division 5--Other matters

53ZY Certainprovisions ofthis Act do not limit otherprovisions

53ZZ Concurrent operation of State andTerritory laws

53ZZA Constitution--application ofgas market provisions

53ZZB Constitution--acquisition of property

53ZZC Regulations referring to other instruments

CHAPTER 4--Provisions relating to particular industries, payment surcharges etc.

PART IVC--PAYMENT--SURCHARGES

Division 1--Preliminary

55 Object of this Part

55A Definitions

Division 2--Limit on payment surcharges

55B Payment surcharges must not be excessive

Division 3--Information about payment surcharges

55C Surcharge information notices

55D Extending periods for complying with notices

55E Participant must comply with notice

Division 4--Infringement notices

55F Purpose and effect of this Division

55G Issuing aninfringement notice

55H Matters to be included in aninfringement notice

55J Amount ofpenalty

55K Effect of compliance with aninfringement notice

55L Effect of failure to comply with aninfringement notice

55M Infringement notice compliance period forinfringement notice

55N Withdrawal of aninfringement notice

PART IVD--CONSUMER--DATA RIGHT

Division 1--Preliminary

Subdivision A--Object and simplified outline

56AA Object of this Part

56AB Simplified outline

Subdivision B--Designating sectors, and declaring actions, to which the consumer data right applies

56AC Designated sectors subject to the consumer data right

56ACA Declared types of actions that can be initiated under theconsumer data rules

56AD Minister's tasks before designating a sector or declaring actions etc.

56AE Secretary must arrange for analysis, consultation and report about an instrument proposing to designate a sector or declare actions

56AEA Commission must analyse an instrument proposing to designate a sector or declare actions

56AF InformationCommissioner must analyse and report about an instrument proposing to designate a sector or declare actions

56AH Other matters

Subdivision C--Meanings of key terms

56AI Meanings ofCDR data,directly or indirectly derived andCDR consumer

56AJ Meaning ofdata holder

56AK Meaning ofaccredited data recipient

56AL Meanings ofCDR participant anddesignated gateway

56AM Meanings ofchargeable CDR data ,chargeable circumstances and fee - freeCDR data

56AMA Meanings ofCDR action andCDR declaration

56AMB Meanings ofaction service provider andvoluntary action service provider

56AMC Meaning ofaccredited action initiator

56AMD Meaning ofCDR action participant

Subdivision D--Extension to external Territories and extraterritorial operation

56AN Extension to external Territories

56AO Extraterritorial operation of theCDR provisions

56AP Geographical application of offences

Subdivision E--Application to government entities

56AQ CDR provisions bind the Crown

56AR Government entities may participate under this Part

56AS Participating government entities of a State orTerritory--declaration

56AT Participating government entities of a State orTerritory--revocation

Subdivision F--Application to acts done by or in relation to agents etc. of CDR entities

56AU Acts done by or in relation to agents etc. of CDR entities

Division 2--Consumer data right

Subdivision A--Power to makeconsumer data rules

56BA Minister may makeconsumer data rules

56BAA Rules must includerequirement to deleteCDR data on request fromCDR consumer

56BB Matters that theconsumer data rules may deal with

56BC Rules about disclosure, collection, use, accuracy, storage, security or deletion ofCDR data for which there areCDR consumers

56BD Limitations for rules aboutCDR data for which there areCDR consumers

56BE Rules about disclosure, collection, use, accuracy, storage, security or deletion of product data

56BF Limitations for rules about product data

56BG Rules aboutdesignated gateways

56BGA Rules about initiatingCDR actions

56BH Rules about accreditation for the purposes of this Part

56BHA Rules about approving persons to bevoluntary action service providers for types ofCDR actions

56BI Rules about reporting, record keeping and auditing

56BJ Rules about incidental or related matters

56BK Further limitations on theconsumer data rules

Subdivision B--Compliance withconsumer data rules

56BL Obligation to comply withconsumer data rules

56BM Infringement notices

56BN Misleading or deceptive conduct--offence

56BO Misleading or deceptive conduct--civilpenalty

Subdivision C--Process for makingconsumer data rules etc.

56BP Minister's tasks before making therules

56BQ Secretary must arrange for consultation and report before the rules are made

56BR Commission and InformationCommissioner must analyse the proposedrules

56BS Emergency rules: public consultation notrequired etc.

56BT Emergency rules: consequences if made

56BTA Other matters

Subdivision D--Fees for disclosingCDR data

56BU Charging a fee in inappropriate circumstances whenrequired to discloseCDR data

56BV Commission may intervene if fee for disclosing or usingchargeable CDR data is unreasonable etc.

Subdivision E--Effective initiation and non-discriminatory performance ofCDR actions

56BZA Accredited persons must act efficiently, honestly and fairly when initiatingCDR actions etc.

56BZB Accredited persons must only initiateCDR actions in accordance withCDR consumers' valid requests etc.

56BZC No discrimination againstCDR action instructions--serviceprovider fails to performCDR actions when it ordinarily performs actions of that type

56BZD No discrimination againstCDR action instructions--serviceprovider's fees relating toCDR actions

56BZE Commission may intervene if fee for processing a valid instruction for aCDR action is unreasonable

Subdivision F--Review by theTribunal ofdeterminations about certain fees

56BZF Review by theTribunal ofdeterminations about fees of particularparticipants orproviders

56BZG Functions and powers ofTribunal

56BZH Provisions that do not apply in relation to aTribunal review

Subdivision G--Prohibitions on holding out

56BZI Prohibition on holding out that a person is something they are not--offence

56BZJ Prohibition on holding out that a person is something they are not--civilpenalty

Division 3--Accreditation etc.

Subdivision A--Accreditation process

56CA Granting accreditations

56CB Review of decisions refusing to accredit

Subdivision B--Register ofAccredited Persons

56CE Register ofAccredited Persons

56CF Evidentiary value of the register

Subdivision C--CDR Accreditor

56CG Appointment of the CDR Accreditor

56CH Functions, powers and annual report

56CI Directions by Minister

56CJ Delegation

Subdivision D--AccreditationRegistrar

56CK Appointment of theAccreditation Registrar

56CL Functions, powers and annual report

56CM Directions by Minister

56CN Delegation

Division 4--External dispute resolution

56DA Minister may recognise external dispute resolution schemes

Division 5--Privacy safeguards

Subdivision A--Preliminary

56EA Simplified outline

56EB Kinds ofCDR data to which theprivacy safeguards apply

56EC Relationship with other laws

Subdivision B--Consideration ofCDR data privacy

56ED Privacy safeguard 1--open and transparent management ofCDR data

56EE Privacy safeguard 2--anonymity and pseudonymity

Subdivision C--CollectingCDR data

56EF Privacy safeguard 3--solicitingCDR data fromparticipants under theconsumer data rules

56EG Privacy safeguard 4--dealing with unsolicitedCDR data fromparticipants in CDR

56EH Privacy safeguard 5--notifying of the collection ofCDR data

Subdivision D--Dealing withCDR data

56EI Privacy safeguard 6--use or disclosure ofCDR data byaccredited data recipients ordesignated gateways

56EJ Privacy safeguard 7--use or disclosure ofCDR data for direct marketing byaccredited data recipients ordesignated gateways

56EK Privacy safeguard 8--overseas disclosure ofCDR data byaccredited data recipients

56EL Privacy safeguard 9--adoption or disclosure of government related identifiers byaccredited data recipients

56EM Privacy safeguard 10--notifying of the disclosure ofCDR data

Subdivision E--Integrity ofCDR data

56EN Privacy safeguard 11--quality ofCDR data

56EO Privacy safeguard 12--security ofCDR data, and destruction or de - identification of redundantCDR data

Subdivision F--Correction ofCDR data

56EP Privacy safeguard 13--correction ofCDR data

Subdivision G--Compliance with theprivacy safeguards

56EQ InformationCommissioner to promote compliance etc.

56ER InformationCommissioner may conduct an assessment relating to the management and handling ofCDR data

56ES Notification ofCDR data security breaches

56ET Investigating breaches of theprivacy safeguards etc.

56EU Civilpenalty provisions

56EV Civilpenalty provisions--maximum amount ofpenalty

56EW Enforceable undertakings

56EX Injunctions

56EY Actions for damages

56EZ Delegation to theCommission etc.

Division 6--Data standards etc.

Subdivision A--Data standards

56FA Makingdata standards

56FB Whatdata standards can set out etc.

56FC Data standards must be published

56FD Legal effect ofdata standards

56FE Enforcement ofbinding data standards

Subdivision B--Data Standards Chair

56FF Data Standards Chair

56FG Appointment of theData Standards Chair

56FH Functions and powers of theData Standards Chair

56FI Directions by Minister

Subdivision C--Data Standards Body

56FJ Appointment of theData Standards Body

56FK Function and powers of theData Standards Body

Subdivision D--Administrativeprovisions

56FL Acting appointments

56FM Terms and conditions

56FN Remuneration

56FO Leave

56FP Application of the finance law etc.

56FQ Resignation

56FR Termination of appointment

56FS Delegation

Division 7--Other matters

56GA CDR functions of the InformationCommissioner

56GAA Delegation by the Minister or the Secretary

56GAB Concurrent operation of other laws

56GB Referring to instruments as in force from time to time

56GC Complying with CDRrequirements etc.: protection from liability

56GD Exemptions by theCommission

56GE Exemptions andmodifications byregulations

56GF Application of theCDR provisions

56GG Compensation for acquisition of property

56GH Review of the operation of this Part

PART IVE--MOTOR--VEHICLE SERVICE AND REPAIR INFORMATION SHARING SCHEME

Division 1--Objects of Part and simplified outline

57AA Objects of Part

57AB Simplified outline

Division 5--Dispute resolution

57EA Scope of Division

57EB Resolving disputes

57EC Right to bring proceedings unaffected

57ED Attempt to resolve dispute before mediation

57EE When is aparty taken to have tried to resolve a dispute?

57EF Mediation

57EG Termination of mediation

57EH Costs of mediation

Division 6--Motor vehicleservice and repair informationscheme adviser

57FA Scheme adviser--establishment and appointment

57FB Scheme adviser--functions

Division 7--Miscellaneous

57GA Civilpenalty provisions

57GB Infringement notices

57GC Concurrent operation of State andTerritory laws

57GD Acquisition of property

57GE Scheme rules

PART IVF--SCAMS--PREVENTION FRAMEWORK

Division 1--Preliminary

Subdivision A--Object and simplified outline

58AA Object of this Part

58AB Simplified outline of this Part

Subdivision B--Designating sectorssubject to theScams Prevention Framework

58AC Regulated sectors subject to theScams Prevention Framework

58AD Regulated entities forregulated sectors and theirregulated services

58AE Minister must consider matters, and consult, before designating a sector

58AF Delegation

Subdivision C--Meanings of key terms

58AG Meaning ofscam

58AH Meaning ofSPF consumer

58AI Meaning ofactionable scam intelligence

Subdivision D--Extension to external Territories and outside of Australia

58AJ Extension to external Territories and outside of Australia

Subdivision E--Application to acts done by or in relation to agents etc. of regulated entities

58AK Acts done by or in relation to agents etc. of regulated entities

Division 2--Overarching principles of theScams Prevention Framework

Subdivision A--Preliminary

58BA Simplified outline of this Division

58BB Meaning ofreasonable steps

Subdivision B--SPF principle 1: Governance

58BC Simplified outline of this Subdivision

58BD Documenting and implementing governance policies and procedures--civilpenalty provision

58BE Annual certification about SPF governance policies, procedures, metrics andtargets--civilpenalty provision

58BF Record keeping of compliance withSPF provisions--civilpenalty provision

58BG Reporting about compliance with this Subdivision--civilpenalty provision

58BH Sector - specific details can be set out inSPF codes

Subdivision C--SPF principle 2: Prevent

58BI Simplified outline of this Subdivision

58BJ Takingreasonable steps to preventscams from being committed--civilpenalty provision

58BK Further detail about certain concepts

Subdivision D--SPF principle 3: Detect

58BL Simplified outline of this Subdivision

58BM Takingreasonable steps to detectscams--civilpenalty provision

58BN Investigatingactionable scam intelligence--civilpenalty provision

58BO Identifying impactedSPF consumers--civilpenalty provision

58BP Sector - specific details can be set out inSPF codes

Subdivision E--SPF principle 4: Report

58BQ Simplified outline of this Subdivision

58BR Reportingactionable scam intelligence toSPF regulators--civilpenalty provision

58BS Reportingscams toSPF regulators--civilpenalty provisions

58BT Authorisedthird party data gateways, portals or websites for accessing reports

58BU Relationship with other duties and obligations

58BV SPF general regulator mayshare information relating toscamming actions with relevant entities

Subdivision F--SPF principle 5: Disrupt

58BW Simplified outline of this Subdivision

58BX Takingreasonable steps to disrupt activities that are thesubjects ofactionable scam intelligence--civilpenalty provision

58BY Reporting about the outcomes of investigations of activities that are thesubjects ofactionable scam intelligence--civilpenalty provision

58BZ Sector - specific details can be set out inSPF codes

58BZA Safe harbour for taking actions to disrupt an activity while investigating whether the activity is ascam

Subdivision G--SPF principle 6: Respond

58BZB Simplified outline of this Subdivision

58BZC EnablingSPF consumers to easily report activities that are or may bescams--civilpenalty provision

58BZD Having an accessible and transparent internal dispute resolution mechanism--civilpenalty provision

58BZDA Giving a statement of compliance--civilpenalty provision

58BZE Having regard to processes and guidelines when undertaking internal dispute resolution--civilpenalty provision

58BZF Publishing information about reporting and dispute resolution mechanisms--civilpenalty provision

58BZG SPF external dispute resolution schemes--civilpenalty provisions

58BZH Sector - specific details can be set out inSPF codes

Division 3--Sector-specific codes for theScams Prevention Framework

58CA Simplified outline of this Division

58CB Sector - specific codes (SPF codes)

58CC Content ofSPF codes

58CD Delegation

Division 4--External dispute resolution for theScams Prevention Framework

58DA Simplified outline of this Division

58DB Minister may authorise external dispute resolution schemes for aregulated sector

58DC Content, includingrequirements, of a scheme that is not already authorised under a Commonwealth law

58DD Scheme operator to report toSPF regulators

58DE Disclosing information to the operator of anSPF EDR scheme

Division 5--Regulating theScams Prevention Framework

Subdivision A--Preliminary

58EA Simplified outline of this Division

Subdivision B--Regulators of theScams Prevention Framework

58EB General regulator of theScams Prevention Framework

58EC Delegation of theSPF general regulator's functions and powers

58ED Regulator of aregulated sector

58EE Delegation of anSPF sector regulator's functions and powers

58EF Arrangements for regulating theScams Prevention Framework

58EFA Roles and responsibilities statement

Subdivision C--Information sharing betweenSPF regulators

58EG SPF regulators may disclose information to each other

58EH Regard must be had to the object of this Part when considering whether to make such a disclosure

58EI Notice need not be given of a collection, use or disclosure of information ordocuments under this Part

58EJ Information that need not be disclosed

Division 6--Enforcing theScams Prevention Framework

Subdivision A--Preliminary

58FA Simplified outline of this Division

58FB Appointment ofinspectors

58FC Multiple remedies can be sought for a single contravention

58FD Preference must be given to compensation for victims

Subdivision B--Monitoring or investigating compliance with anSPF code

58FE Monitoring compliance with anSPF code--default

58FF Investigating compliance with anSPF code--default

58FG Monitoring or investigating--theACMA

58FH Monitoring or investigating--ASIC

58FI Monitoring or investigating--Minister may declare that alternative powers apply for otherSPF sector regulators

Subdivision C--Civilpenalty provisions

58FJ Civilpenalty provisions

58FK Maximumpenalty for tier 1 contraventions

58FL Maximumpenalty for tier 2 contraventions

58FM Civilpenalty double jeopardy

Subdivision D--Infringement notices

58FN Purpose and effect of this Subdivision

58FO Issuing anSPF infringement notice

58FP Matters to be included in anSPF infringement notice

58FQ Amount ofpenalty

58FR Effect of compliance with anSPF infringement notice

58FS Effect of failure to comply with anSPF infringement notice

58FT Infringement notice compliance period forinfringement notice

58FU Withdrawal of aninfringement notice

Subdivision E--Enforceable undertakings

58FV Enforceable undertakings

Subdivision F--Injunctions

58FW Granting injunctions

58FX Particular kinds of injunctions

58FY Interim injunctions

58FZ Rescinding or varying injunctions

58FZA Applying for injunctions

58FZB Other powers ofthe Court unaffected

Subdivision G--Actions for damages

58FZC Actions for damages--generalrule

58FZD Meaning of concurrent wrongdoers

58FZE Certain concurrent wrongdoers not to have benefit of apportionment

58FZF Proportionate liability for claims involving concurrent wrongdoers

58FZG Defendant to notify plaintiff of concurrent wrongdoer of whom defendant aware

58FZH Contribution not recoverable from defendant

58FZI Subsequent actions

58FZJ Joining non -party concurrent wrongdoer in the action

58FZK Application of this Subdivision

Subdivision H--Public warning notices

58FZL Public warning notices

Subdivision I--Remedial directions

58FZM Remedial directions

Subdivision J--Adverse publicity orders

58FZN Adverse publicity orders

Subdivision K--Non-punitive orders

58FZO Non - punitive orders

Subdivision L--Orders (other than awards of damages) to redress loss or damage

58FZP Orders (other than awards of damages) to redress loss or damage--making such orders

58FZQ Orders (other than awards of damages) to redress loss or damage--kinds of such orders

Division 7--Otherprovisions

58GA Treatment of partnerships

58GB Treatment of unincorporated associations

58GC Treatment of trusts

58GD Compensation for acquisition of property

58GE Rules for the purposes of this Part

58GF Report of the operation of theSPF provisions

PART V--CARBON--TAX PRICE REDUCTION OBLIGATION

Division 1--Preliminary

60 Simplified outline of this Part

60AA Objects etc.

60A Definitions

60B Regulated goods

Division 2--Carbon taxprice reduction obligation

60C Price exploitation in relation to thecarbon tax repeal

60CA Failure to pass on cost savings--250%penalty

60D Notice toentity that is considered to have engaged inprice exploitation in relation to thecarbon tax repeal

60E Commission may issue notice to aid prevention ofprice exploitation in relation to thecarbon tax repeal

60F Acquisition of property

Division 2A--Carbon tax removal substantiation notices

60FA Carbon tax removal substantiation notices

60FB Extending periods for complying withcarbon tax removal substantiation notices

60FC Compliance withcarbon tax removal substantiation notices

Division 2B--Carbon tax removal substantiation statements

60FD Carbon tax removal substantiation statements

Division 2C--Statements for customers

60FE Statements for customers

Division 3--Price monitoring in relation to thecarbon tax repeal etc.

60G Commission may monitorprices in relation to thecarbon tax repeal etc.

60H Information - gathering powers

60J Reporting

Division 4--False or misleading representations about the effect of thecarbon tax repeal etc. onprices

60K False or misleading representations about the effect of thecarbon tax repeal etc. onprices

Division 5--Infringement notices

60L Issuing aninfringement notice

60M Effect of compliance with aninfringement notice

60N Effect of failure to comply with aninfringement notice

60P Infringement notice compliance period forinfringement notice

60Q Withdrawal of aninfringement notice

60R Effect of this Division

CHAPTER 5--Enforcement and remedies

PART VI--ENFORCEMENT--AND REMEDIES

Division 1--Preliminary

75B Interpretation

Division 2--Pecuniary penalties

76 Pecuniary penalties

76A Defence to proceedings undersection 76 relating to a contravention ofsection 92

76B Consequences in some cases if substantially the same conduct contravenes aprovision ofthis Act and is an offence

77 Civil action for recovery of pecuniary penalties

77A Indemnification ofofficers

77B Certain indemnities not authorised and certaindocuments void

77C Application ofsection 77A to a person other than a body corporate

Division 3--Orders relating to acquisitions

77D Orders relating to void acquisitions

Division 4--Offences

78 Criminal proceedings not to be brought for contraventions of Part IV

79 Offences againstsection 45AF or45AG

Division 5--Otherprovisions

79A Enforcement and recovery of certain fines

79B Preference must be given to compensation for victims

80 Injunctions

80A Price exploitation in relation to thecarbon tax repeal--orders limitingprices or requiring refunds of money

80AB Stay of injunctions

80AC Injunctions to prevent mergers ifauthorisation granted on the basis of false or misleading information

80AD Injunctions ifacquisition determinations made on the basis of false or misleading information

81 Divestiture where merger contravenessection 50 or50A

81A Divestiture where merger done underauthorisation granted on false etc. information

81B Divestiture etc. ifacquisition determinations made on false etc. information or conditions not complied with

82 Actions for damages

83 Findings and admissions of fact in proceedings to be evidence

84 Conduct bydirectors, employees or agents

85 Defences

86 Jurisdiction of courts

86AA Limit on jurisdiction of Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2)

86A Transfer of matters

86C Non - punitive orders

86D Punitive orders--adverse publicity

86E Order disqualifying a person from managingcorporations

86F Privilege against exposure topenalty--disqualification from managingcorporations

87 Other orders

87AA Specialprovision relating to Court's exercise of powers under this Part in relation to boycott conduct

87B Enforcement of undertakings

87C Enforcement of undertakings--Secretary of the Department

87CA Intervention byCommission

PART VIA--PROPORTIONATE--LIABILITY FOR MISLEADING AND DECEPTIVE CONDUCT

87CB Application of Part

87CC Certain concurrent wrongdoers not to have benefit of apportionment

87CD Proportionate liability for apportionable claims

87CE Defendant to notify plaintiff of concurrent wrongdoer of whom defendant aware

87CF Contribution not recoverable from defendant

87CG Subsequent actions

87CH Joining non -party concurrent wrongdoer in the action

87CI Application of Part

PART VIB--CLAIMS--FOR DAMAGES OR COMPENSATION FOR DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY

Division 1--Introduction

87D Definitions

87E Proceedings to which this Part applies

Division 2--Limitation periods

87F Basicrule

87G Date of discoverability

87H Long - stop period

87J The effect of minority or incapacity

87K The effect of close relationships

Division 3--Limits onpersonal injury damages for non-economic loss

87L Limits on damages for non - economic loss

87M Maximum amount of damages for non - economic loss

87N Index numbers

87P Most extreme cases

87Q Cases of 33% or more (but not 100%) of a most extreme case

87R Cases of 15% or more (but less than 33%) of a most extreme case

87S Cases of less than 15% of a most extreme case

87T Referring to earlier decisions on non - economic loss

Division 4--Limits onpersonal injury damages for loss of earning capacity

87U Personal injury damages for loss of earning capacity

87V Average weekly earnings

Division 5--Limits onpersonal injury damages for gratuitous attendant careservices

87W Personal injury damages for gratuitous attendant careservices for plaintiff

87X Personal injury damages for loss of plaintiff's capacity to provide gratuitous attendant careservices

Division 6--Other limits onpersonal injury damages

87Y Damages for future economic loss--discount rate

87Z Damages for loss of superannuation entitlements

87ZA Interest on damages

87ZB Exemplary and aggravated damages

Division 7--Structured settlements

87ZC Court may make orders undersection 87 for structured settlements

CHAPTER 6--Otherprovisions

PART VII--AUTHORISATIONS--AND NOTIFICATIONS

Division 1--Authorisations

87ZP Definitions

88 Commission may grantauthorisations

89 Procedure for applications and the keeping of a register

90 Determination of applications forauthorisations

90A Commission to afford opportunity for conference before determining application forauthorisation

90B Commission may rely on consultations undertaken by theAEMC

91 Grant and variation ofauthorisations

91A Minor variations ofauthorisations

91B Revocation of anauthorisation

91C Revocation of anauthorisation and substitution of a replacement

92 Providing false or misleading information

Division 2--Notifications

Subdivision A--Exclusive dealing and resaleprice maintenance

93 Notification of exclusive dealing or resaleprice maintenance

93AAA Imposing conditions relating tonotifications

Subdivision B--Collective bargaining

93AA Definitions

93AB Notification of collective bargaining

93AC Commission's objection notice

93ACA Imposing conditions relating tocollective boycott conduct

93AD When collective bargaining notice comes into force and ceases to be in force

93AE Withdrawal of collective bargaining notice

93AEA Only 1 collective bargaining notice undersubsection 93AB(1A) may be given

93AF Only 1 collective bargaining notice undersubsection 93AB(1) may be given

93AG Stop notice forcollective boycott conduct

Subdivision C--Conferences

93A Commission to afford opportunity for conference before giving notice

Subdivision D--Register ofnotifications

95 Register ofnotifications

Division 3--Class exemptions

95AA Commission may determine class exemptions

95AB Commission may withdraw the benefit of class exemption in particular case

PART VIIA--PRICES--SURVEILLANCE

Division 1--Preliminary

95A Interpretation

95B Exempt supplies

95C Application of Part

95D Crown to be bound

95E Object of this Part

95F Simplified overview of this Part

Division 2--Commission's functions under this Part

95G Commission's functions under this Part

Division 3--Price inquiries

Subdivision A--Holding of inquiries

95H Price inquiries

95J Content of inquiry notices

95K Period for completing inquiry

95L Notice of holding of inquiry

95M Notice of extension of period for completing inquiry

95N Price restrictions

Subdivision B--Reports on inquiries

95P Copies of report to be made available

95Q Notification of proposedprices after receipt of report

Subdivision C--Procedure at inquiries

95R Public inquiries etc.

95S Taking of evidence on oath or affirmation

95T Failure of witness to attend

95U Refusal to be sworn or to answer question

95V Protection of witnesses

95W Allowances to witnesses

Division 4--Pricenotifications

95X Declarations by Minister orCommission

95Y Declarations in relation to State orTerritory authorities

95Z Price restrictions

95ZA Later notices modifying a locality notice

95ZB Applicable period in relation to a locality notice

95ZC Register ofprice notifications

95ZD Delegation byCommission

Division 5--Price monitoring

95ZE Directions to monitorprices, costs and profits of an industry

95ZF Directions to monitorprices, costs and profits of abusiness

95ZG Exceptions toprice monitoring

Division 6--Otherprovisions

95ZH Ministerial directions

95ZI Inquiries by an unincorporated body or a group of 2 or more individuals

95ZJ Withdrawal of notices

95ZK Power to obtain information ordocuments

95ZL Inspection ofdocuments etc.

95ZM Retention ofdocuments

95ZN Confidential information

95ZO Immunity

95ZP Secrecy: members or staff members of theCommission etc.

95ZPA Disclosure of protected information to the Energy Department

95ZQ Secrecy: personsinvolved in inquiries by bodies other than theCommission

PART VIII--RESALE--PRICE MAINTENANCE

96 Acts constituting engaging in resaleprice maintenance

96A Resaleprice maintenance in relation toservices

97 Recommendedprices

98 Withholding thesupply ofgoods

99 Statements as to the minimumprice ofgoods

100 Evidentiaryprovisions

PART IX--REVIEW--BY TRIBUNAL OF DECISIONS OF COMMISSION

Division 1A--Applications for review of certain decisions of theCommission

100A Applications for review

100B Functions and powers ofTribunal

Division 1B--Applications for review ofacquisition determinations

Subdivision A--Applications for review

100C Applications for review

100D Further information anddocuments in relation to applications

100E Applicants may withdraw applications

100F Tribunal may dismiss applications if parties consent

100G Tribunal may dismiss applications if fees not paid

100H Tribunal may dismiss applications if applicants fail to comply with order etc.

100J Tribunal may dismiss application if frivolous, vexatious etc.

100K Certainparticipants may seek to withdraw from beingparticipants

100L Notice of withdrawals and dismissals

100M Tribunal not to reviewdeterminations whileCommission consideringpublic benefit applications

Subdivision B--Functions and powers

100N Functions and powers ofTribunal

100P Time within whichTribunal must makedetermination on review

100Q Technical experts

100R Commission information

100S Information gathering etc.

100T Information etc. to whichTribunal may have regard

Division 1--Applications for review ofdeterminations by theCommission under Part VII

101 Applications for review

101A Application for review of notices under Division 2 of Part VII

101B Application for review of notice undersection 95AB

102 Functions and powers ofTribunal

Division 2--Procedure and Evidence

102A Reviews are re - hearings

103 Procedure generally

104 Regulations as to certain matters

105 Power to take evidence on oath

106 Hearings to be in public except in special circumstances

107 Evidence in form of written statement

108 Taking of evidence by single member

109 Participants in proceedings beforeTribunal

110 Representation

111 Tribunal may order costs be awarded

112 Tribunal may charge fees

113 Standing ofCommission to seek judicial review

CHAPTER 6--Otherprovisions

PART X--INTERNATIONAL--LINER CARGO SHIPPING

Division 1--Preliminary

10.01 Objects of Part

10.01A Simplified outline

10.02 Interpretation

10.02A Inland terminals

10.03 Designated shipper bodies

Division 2--Additional restrictive trade practiceprovisions applying to ocean carriers

10.04 Application ofsection 46 in relation to conference agreements

Division 3--Minimum standards for conference agreements

10.06 Application ofAustralian law to outwards conference agreements and withdrawal from agreements

10.07 Minimum levels of shippingservices to be specified in conference agreements

10.08 Conference agreements may include only certain restrictive trade practiceprovisions

10.09 Where may consequences of conference agreements not complying with minimum standards be found?

Division 4--Registers and files and public inspection of them

10.10 Registers and conference agreement files open to public inspection

10.11 What registers are to be kept by theRegistrar?

10.12 What conference agreement files are to be kept by theRegistrar?

10.13 What register is to be kept by theCommission?

Division 5--Exemptions from certain restrictive trade practice prohibitions

Subdivision A--Exemptions relating to conference agreements

10.14 Exemptions apply only to certain activities

10.15 When do exemptions commence to apply in relation to registered conference agreements?

10.16 Exemptions do not apply to variations of conference agreement unless varying agreement registered

10.17 Exemptions fromsections 45AF,45AG,45AJ,45AK and45

10.17A Exemptions fromsections 45AF,45AG,45AJ,45AK and45 for freight rate agreements

10.18 Exemption fromsection 47

10.18A Exemptions fromsection 47 for freight rate agreements

Subdivision B--Exemptions relating to loyalty agreements

10.19 Exemptions fromsections 45AF,45AG,45AJ,45AK and45

10.20 Exemption fromsection 47

10.21 Exemptions cease to apply in relation to a shipper at the shipper's option

Subdivision D--Other exemptions

10.24 Exemptions fromsections 45AF,45AG,45AJ,45AK,45 and47 in relation to certain negotiations

10.24A Exemptions fromsections 45AF,45AG,45AJ,45AK,45 and47 in relation to stevedoringcontracts

Division 6--Registration of conference agreements

Subdivision A--Provisional registration

10.25 Application forprovisional registration of conference agreement

10.26 How application is to be made and verified

10.27 Copy of agreement to be filed with application etc.

10.27A Copy of conference agreement to be given to designated peak shipper body

10.28 Decision on application forprovisional registration

10.29 Parties to conference agreement to negotiate minimum level of shippingservices afterprovisional registration of agreement

Subdivision B--Final registration

10.30 Application for final registration of conference agreement

10.31 How application is to be made and verified

10.32 Copy of agreement to be filed with application etc.

10.33 Decision on application for final registration

Subdivision C--Confidentiality requests

10.34 Request for confidentiality

10.35 Abstract to accompany request for confidentiality

10.36 Examination of abstract

10.37 Decision on request for confidentiality

10.38 Application for registration to be returned where request for confidentiality refused etc.

Subdivision D--Miscellaneous

10.39 Application also to be made for registration of varying conference agreements

10.40 Notification of happening of affecting events prior to final registration etc.

Division 7--Obligations of ocean carriers in relation to registered conference agreements

10.41 Parties to registered conference agreement to negotiate with certain designated shipper bodies etc.

10.42 Application to be made for registration of varying conference agreements

10.43 Parties to registered conference agreement to notify happening of affecting events etc.

Division 8--Powers of Minister in relation to registered conference agreements

10.44 Powers exercisable by Minister in relation to registered conference agreements etc.

10.45 Circumstances in which Minister may exercise powers in relation to registered conference agreements

10.46 Action to be taken where powers exercised by Minister without first obtainingCommission report

10.47 Investigation and report byCommission on reference by Minister

10.48 Investigation and report byCommission on own initiative or on application by affected person

10.49 Undertakings by parties to registered conference agreement

10.49A Enforcement of undertakings

Division 9--Obligations of non-conference ocean carriers with substantial market power

10.50 Investigations byCommission into market power of ocean carriers

10.51 Determination by Minister of market power of ocean carriers

10.52 Non - conference ocean carrier with substantial market power to negotiate with certain designated shipper bodies etc.

10.53 Non - conference ocean carrier with substantial market power not to hinder Australian flag shipping operators etc.

Division 10--Powers of Minister in relation to non-conference ocean carriers with substantial market power

10.54 Powers exercisable by Minister in relation to obligations of non - conference ocean carriers with substantial market power

10.55 Circumstances in which Minister may exercise powers

10.56 Action to be taken where powers exercised by Minister without first obtainingCommission report

10.57 Investigation and report byCommission on reference by Minister

10.58 Investigation and report byCommission on application by affected person

10.59 Undertakings by ocean carrier

10.60 Enforcement of orders and undertakings

Division 11--Unfair pricing practices

10.61 Powers exercisable by Minister in relation to pricing practices etc.

10.62 Circumstances in which Minister may exercise powers

10.63 Investigation and report byCommission

10.64 Undertakings not to engage in pricing practices

10.65 Enforcement of orders and undertakings

10.66 Determination of normal freight rates for shippingservices

10.67 Determination of whether practice contrary to national interest

Division 12--Registration of ocean carrier agents

10.68 Ocean carrier who provides international liner cargo shippingservices to have registered agent

10.69 Representation of ocean carrier by registered agent

10.70 Application by ocean carrier for registration of agent

10.71 Registration of agent

10.72 Change of agent etc.

Division 12A--Exemption orders for inwards conference agreements etc.

10.72A Exemption orders for inwards conference agreements etc.

10.72B Criteria for making exemption order

10.72C Duration of exemption order may be limited

10.72D Conditions of exemption order

Division 13--Generalprovisions relating to registers and conference agreement files

10.73 Form of registers and conference agreement files

10.74 Deletion of entries wrongly existing in certain registers

10.75 Deletion of obsolete entries in certain registers

10.76 Correction of clerical errors and other mistakes in certain registers etc.

Division 14--Administration

10.77 Registrar of Liner Shipping

10.78 Appointment ofRegistrar etc.

10.79 ActingRegistrar

10.80 Registrar and staff to be public servants

10.81 Delegation by Minister

10.82 Delegation byRegistrar

Division 14A--Review of decisions ofCommission

10.82A Review byTribunal

10.82B Functions and powers ofTribunal

10.82C Provisions that do not apply in relation to aTribunal review

Division 14B--Review of decisions of Minister

10.82D Review byTribunal

10.82E Functions and powers ofTribunal

10.82F Modifying register afterTribunal review

10.82G Provisions that do not apply in relation to aTribunal review

Division 15--Miscellaneous

10.83 Act not to affect rights under Freedom of Information Act

10.84 Review of decisions ofRegistrar

10.85 Statement to accompany notices ofRegistrar

10.86 Evidence

10.87 Notification byCommission of references etc.

10.88 Exclusion ofdocuments etc. from register ofCommission investigations

10.89 Disclosure of confidential information

10.90 Fees

10.91 Application of Part XID and section 155 to investigations under Part

PART XI--APPLICATION--OF THE AUSTRALIAN CONSUMER LAW AS A LAW OF THE COMMONWEALTH

Division 1--Preliminary

130 Definitions

130A Expressions defined in Schedule 2

Division 2--Application of theAustralian Consumer Law as a law of the Commonwealth

Subdivision A--Application of theAustralian Consumer Law

131 Application of theAustralian Consumer Law in relation tocorporations etc.

131A Division does not apply to financialservices

131B Division does not apply to interim bans imposed by State orTerritory Ministers

131C Saving of other laws and remedies

Subdivision B--Effect of other Commonwealth laws on theAustralian Consumer Law

131D Effect of Part VIB on Chapter 5 of theAustralian Consumer Law

131E Application of theLegislation Act 2003

131F Section 4AB of the Crimes Act does not apply

131G Application of the Criminal Code

Division 3--Conferences for proposed bans and recall notices

Subdivision A--Conferencerequirements before a ban or compulsory recall

132 Commonwealth Minister must issue a proposed ban notice

132A Commonwealth Minister must issue a proposed recall notice

132B Commonwealth Minister to be notified if no person wishes a conference to be held

132C Notification of conference

132D Recommendation after conclusion of conference

Subdivision B--Conferencerequirements after an interim ban is imposed

132E Opportunity for a conference after an interim ban has been imposed by theCommonwealth Minister

132F Notification of conference

132G Recommendation after conclusion of conference

Subdivision C--Conduct of conferences

132H Conduct of conferences

Subdivision D--Miscellaneous

132J Interim ban and recall notice without delay in case of danger to the public

132K Copy of notices under this Division to be given to suppliers

Division 4--Enforcement

Subdivision A--Inspectors

133 Appointment ofinspectors

133A Identity cards

Subdivision B--Premises to which the public is given access

133B Power to enter premises to which the public has access--consumergoods

133C Power to enter premises to which the public has access--product relatedservices

Subdivision C--Disclosure notices relating to the safety ofgoods orservices

133D Power to obtain information etc.

133E Self - incrimination

133F Compliance with disclosure notices

133G False or misleading information etc.

Subdivision D--Court orders relating to the destruction etc. ofgoods

133H Court orders relating to consumergoods that do not comply with a safety standard etc.

133J Recovery of reasonable costs of seizing, and destroying or disposing of, consumergoods

Division 5--Infringement notices

134 Purpose and effect of this Division

134A Issuing aninfringement notice

134B Matters to be included in aninfringement notice

134C Amount ofpenalty

134D Effect of compliance with aninfringement notice

134E Effect of failure to comply with aninfringement notice

134F Infringement notice compliance period forinfringement notice

134G Withdrawal of aninfringement notice

Division 6--Search, seizure and entry

Subdivision A--Powers ofinspectors

135 Inspector may enter premises

135A Search - related powers ofinspectors

135B Inspector may ask questions and seek production ofdocuments

135C Failure to answer questions or producedocuments

135D Persons assistinginspectors

135E Use of force in executing a search warrant

135F Announcement before entry under warrant

135G Inspector must be in possession of search warrant

Subdivision B--Obligations ofinspectors

135H Consent

135J Details of search warrant etc. must be given to the occupier of the premises

Subdivision C--Occupier's etc. rights and responsibilities

135K Occupier etc. entitled to observe execution of search warrant

135L Occupier etc. to provideinspector etc. with facilities and assistance

135M Receipts for seized consumergoods and equipment

135N Return of seized consumergoods and equipment

135P Judge may permit consumergoods or equipment to be retained

Subdivision D--Provisions relating to seizure

135Q Recovery of reasonable costs of seizing consumergoods or equipment

135R Destruction or disposal of seized consumergoods or equipment

Subdivision E--Embargo notices

135S Embargo notices

135T Embargo period for embargo notices

135U Multiple embargo notices for the same consumergoods or product relatedservices

135V Power ofinspectors to secure consumergoods

135W Power ofinspectors to secure equipment used tosupply product relatedservices

135X Consent tosupply etc. embargoed consumergoods etc.

135Y Compliance with embargo notices

Subdivision F--Issue of search warrants

135Z Issue of search warrants

136 Search warrants by telephone, fax etc.

136A Offence relating to warrants by telephone, fax etc.

Subdivision G--Miscellaneous

136B Powers of judges

Division 7--Remedies

137 Limit on occupational liability

137A Contributory acts or omissions to reduce compensation in defectivegoods actions

137B Reduction of the amount of loss or damage if the claimant fails to take reasonable care

137C Limits on recovery of amounts for death orpersonal injury

137D Compensation orders etc. arising out of unconscionable conduct or unfaircontract term

137E Limits on compensation orders etc. for death orpersonal injury

137F Court may make orders for the purpose of preserving money or other property held by a person

137G Compliance with orders made undersection 137F

137H Findings and admissions of fact in proceedings to be evidence

Division 8--Jurisdictional matters

138 Conferring jurisdiction on the Federal Court

138A Conferring jurisdiction on the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2)

138B Conferring jurisdiction on State andTerritory Courts

138C Transfer of matters by the Federal Court

138D Transfer of matters by a State orTerritory court

138E Transfer of proceedings to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1)

Division 9--Miscellaneous

139 Intervention by theCommission

139A Terms excluding consumer guarantees from supplies of recreationalservices

139B Conduct ofdirectors, employees or agents of bodies corporate

139C Conduct of employees or agents of persons other than bodies corporate

139D Enforcement and recovery of certain fines

139DA Application of section 229 of theAustralian Consumer Law to a person other than a body corporate

139E Cessation of enforcement orders etc.

139F Compensation for acquisition of property

139G Regulations

PART XIAA--APPLICATION--OF THEAUSTRALIAN CONSUMER LAW AS A LAW OF A STATE ORTERRITORY

140 Definitions

140A Object of this Part

140B The appliedAustralian Consumer Law

140C Federal Court may exercise jurisdiction under application laws of Territories

140D Exercise of jurisdiction under cross - vestingprovisions

140E Commonwealth consent to conferral of functions etc. on Commonwealth entities

140F How duty is imposed

140G When an application law imposes a duty

140H Application laws may operate concurrently withthis Act

140J No doubling - up of liabilities

140K References in instruments to theAustralian Consumer Law

PART XIA--THE--COMPETITION CODE

150A Definitions

150B Objects of this Part

150C TheCompetition Code

150D Federal Court may exercise jurisdiction under application laws of Territories

150E Exercise of jurisdiction under cross - vestingprovisions

150F Commonwealth consent to conferral of functions etc. on Commonwealth entities

150FA How duty is imposed

150FAA Imposing a duty under State orTerritory law

150FB When an application law imposes a duty

150G Application laws may operate concurrently withthis Act

150H No doubling - up of liabilities

150I References in instruments to theCompetition Code

150J Authorisations etc. underthis Act may relate also toCompetition Code

150K Gazettal of jurisdictions that excessively modify the Code

CHAPTER 7--Furtherprovisions relating to particular industries etc.

PART XIB--THE--TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY: ANTI-COMPETITIVE CONDUCT AND RECORD-KEEPING RULES

Division 1--Introduction

151AA Simplified outline

151AB Definitions

151AC Extension to external Territories

151AD Continuity of partnerships

151AE Additional operation of Part

151AF Telecommunications market

151AG When a body corporate is related to a partnership

151AH Degree of power in a telecommunications market

151AI Interpretation of Part IV, IVA or VII not affected by this Part

Division 2--Anti-competitive conduct

151AJ Anti - competitive conduct

151AK Thecompetition rule

Division 3--Competition notices and exemption orders

Subdivision A--Competition notices

151AKA Part Acompetition notices

151AL Part Bcompetition notices

151AM Competition notice to be given to carrier or carriageservice provider

151AN Evidentiary effect ofcompetition notice

151AO Duration of Part Acompetition notice

151AOA Variation ofcompetition notice

151AOB Revocation ofcompetition notice

151AP Guidelines

151AQ Commission to act expeditiously

151AQA Stay of proceedings relating tocompetition notices

151AQB Advisory notices

151AR Register ofcompetition notices

Subdivision B--Exemption orders

151AS Exemption orders

151AT Form of application

151AU Further information

151AV Withdrawal of application

151AW Commission must publicise receipt of applications

151AX Commission may refuse to consider application if it relates to the same conduct as anauthorisation application

151AY Commission may refuse to consider application if it relates to the same conduct as a Part VIInotification

151AZ Commission may convene conference to discuss application

151BA Commission must grant or reject application

151BB Commission to give opportunity for submissions

151BC Criteria for making exemption order

151BD Notification of decision

151BE Duration of exemption order may be limited

151BF Conditions of exemption order

151BG Revocation of exemption order

151BH Register of exemption orders

Subdivision C--Miscellaneous

151BJ Conduct includes proposed conduct

Division 6--Record-keeping rules and disclosure directions

151BU Commission may make record - keepingrules

151BUAA Minister may give directions toCommission

151BUAB Request for disclosure

151BUA Commission gives access to reports

151BUB Carrier or carriageservice provider gives access to reports

151BUC Carrier or carriageservice provider gives access to periodic reports

151BUD Exemption of reports from accessrequirements

151BUDA Commission gives access to Ministerially - directed reports

151BUDB Carrier or carriageservice provider gives access to Ministerially - directed reports

151BUDC Carrier or carriageservice provider gives access to Ministerially - directed periodic reports

151BUE Access via the internet

151BUF Self - incrimination

151BV Incorrect records

Division 7--Enforcement of thecompetition rule, record-keeping rules and disclosure directions

151BW Personinvolved in a contravention of thecompetition rule, a record - keeping rule or a disclosure direction

151BX Pecuniary penalties for breach of thecompetition rule, a record - keeping rule or a disclosure direction

151BY Civil action for recovery of pecuniary penalties

151BZ Criminal proceedings not to be brought for contraventions of thecompetition rule, record - keeping rules or disclosure directions

151CA Injunctions

151CB Orders to disclose information or publish an advertisement--breach of thecompetition rule

151CC Actions for damages--breach of thecompetition rule

151CD Finding of fact in proceedings to be evidence

151CE Other orders--compensation for breach of thecompetition rule

151CF Conduct bydirectors, employees or agents

Division 8--Disclosure ofdocuments byCommission

151CG Disclosure ofdocuments byCommission

Division 9--Treatment of partnerships

151CH Treatment of partnerships

Division 10--Review of decisions

151CI Review byTribunal

151CJ Functions and powers ofTribunal

151CK Provisions that do not apply in relation to aTribunal review

Division 11--Reviews of competitive safeguards within the telecommunications industry

151CL Reviews of competitive safeguards within the telecommunications industry

Division 12--Monitoring of telecommunications charges paid by consumers

151CM Monitoring of telecommunications charges paid by consumers

Division 12A--Reports aboutcompetition in the telecommunications industry

151CMA Public reports aboutcompetition in the telecommunications industry

151CMB Confidential reports aboutcompetition in the telecommunications industry

151CMC Examples of matters that may be specified in adetermination undersection 151CMA or151CMB

Division 15--Voluntary undertakingsoriginallygiven byTelstra

151CMD Voluntary undertakings originally given byTelstra

151CQ Voluntary undertakings given byTelstra

Division 16--NBNcorporations

151DA Authorised conduct--subsection 51(1)

151DB Listed points of interconnection

PART XIC--TELECOMMUNICATIONS--ACCESS REGIME

Division 1--Introduction

152AA Simplified outline

152AB Object of this Part

152AC Definitions

152AD This Part binds the Crown

152AE Extension to external Territories

152AF Access

152AG Access seeker

152AH Reasonableness--terms and conditions

152AI When public inquiry commences

152AJ Interpretation of Part IIIA not affected by this Part

152AK Operation of Parts IV, IVA and VII not affected by this Part

Division 2--Declaredservices

152AL Declared services

152ALA Duration ofdeclaration

152AM Inquiries about proposals to declareservices

152AN Combined inquiries about proposals to declareservices

152AO Variation or revocation ofdeclaration

152AQ Register ofdeclared services

152AQC Compensation for acquisition of property

Division 3--Standard access obligations

Subdivision A--Category A standard access obligations

152AR Category A standard access obligations

152ASA Anticipatory class exemptions from category A standard access obligations

152ATA Anticipatory individual exemptions from category A standard access obligations

152AU Individual exemptions--request for further information

152AXA Statement of reasons for decision--specification ofdocuments

Subdivision B--Category B standard access obligations

152AXB Category B standard access obligations

152AXC NBNcorporation tosupply declared services on a non - discriminatory basis

152AXD NBNcorporation to carry on related activities on a non - discriminatory basis

Subdivision C--Compliance with standard access obligations

152AY Compliance with standard access obligations

152AYA Ancillary obligations--confidential information

152AZ Carrierlicence condition

152BA Service provider rule

152BB Judicial enforcement of standard access obligations

152BBAA Judicial enforcement of conditions and limitations of exemptiondeterminations and orders

152BBA Commission may give directions in relation to negotiations

152BBB Enforcement of directions

152BBC Commission's role in negotiations

152BBD Reaching agreement on terms and conditions of access

Division 4--Accessdeterminations

Subdivision A--Commission may make accessdeterminations

152BC Accessdeterminations

152BCA Matters that theCommission must take into account

152BCB Restrictions on accessdeterminations

152BCC Access agreements prevail over inconsistent accessdeterminations

152BCCA Final migration plan prevails over inconsistent accessdeterminations

152BCCB Statutory infrastructureprovider standards and rules prevail over inconsistent accessdeterminations

152BCD Fixed principles provisions

152BCE Accessdeterminations may be set out in the samedocument

152BCF Duration of accessdetermination

152BCG Interim accessdeterminations

152BCGA Stay of accessdeterminations

Subdivision B--Public inquiries about proposals to make accessdeterminations

152BCH Accessdetermination to be made after public inquiry

152BCI When public inquiry must be held

152BCJ Combined inquiries about proposals to make accessdeterminations

152BCK Time limit for making an accessdetermination

Subdivision C--Variation or revocation of accessdeterminations

152BCN Variation or revocation of accessdeterminations

Subdivision D--Compliance with accessdeterminations

152BCO Carrierlicence condition

152BCP Service provider rule

Subdivision E--Private enforcement of accessdeterminations

152BCQ Private enforcement of accessdeterminations

152BCR Consent injunctions

152BCS Interim injunctions

152BCT Factors relevant to granting a restraining injunction

152BCU Factors relevant to granting a mandatory injunction

152BCV Discharge or variation of injunction or other order

Subdivision F--Register of AccessDeterminations

152BCW Register of AccessDeterminations

Division 4A--Binding rules of conduct

Subdivision A--Commission may make binding rules of conduct

152BD Binding rules of conduct

152BDAA Matters that theCommission must take into account

152BDA Restrictions on binding rules of conduct

152BDB Access agreements prevail over inconsistent binding rules of conduct

152BDC Duration of binding rules of conduct

152BDCA Final migration plan prevails over inconsistent binding rules of conduct

152BDCB Statutory infrastructureprovider standards and rules prevail over inconsistent binding rules of conduct

152BDD Commission must give copy of binding rules of conduct to carrier etc.

152BDE Accessdeterminations that are inconsistent with binding rules of conduct

152BDEA Stay of binding rules of conduct

Subdivision B--Compliance with binding rules of conduct

152BDF Carrierlicence condition

152BDG Service provider rule

Subdivision C--Private enforcement of binding rules of conduct

152BDH Private enforcement of binding rules of conduct

152BDI Consent injunctions

152BDJ Interim injunctions

152BDK Factors relevant to granting a restraining injunction

152BDL Factors relevant to granting a mandatory injunction

152BDM Discharge or variation of injunction or other order

Subdivision D--Register of Binding Rules of Conduct

152BDN Register of Binding Rules of Conduct

Division 4B--Access agreements

152BE Access agreements

152BEA Quarterly reports about access agreements

152BEB Commission may request copy of access agreement or variation agreement

152BEBA NBNcorporation to give theCommission a statement about the differences between an access agreement and a standard form of access agreement

152BEBB NBNcorporation to give theCommission a statement about the differences between an access agreement and a specialaccess undertaking

152BEBC NBNcorporation to give theCommission a statement about the differences between an access agreement and an accessdetermination

152BEBD Register of NBN Access Agreement Statements

152BEBH Statutory infrastructureprovider standards prevail over inconsistent access agreements

152BEBI Statutory infrastructureprovider rules prevail over inconsistent access agreements

152BEC Carrierlicence condition

152BED Service provider rule

Division 5--Access undertakings

Subdivision B--Specialaccess undertakings

152CBA What is a specialaccess undertaking ?

152CBAA Fixed principles terms and conditions

152CBB Further information about undertaking

152CBC Commission to accept or rejectaccess undertaking

152CBCA Serial undertakings

152CBD Criteria for acceptingaccess undertaking

152CBDA Variation of specialaccess undertaking

152CBE Extension ofaccess undertaking

152CBF Duration ofaccess undertaking

152CBG Variation ofaccess undertakings

152CBH Further information about variation ofaccess undertaking

152CBI Voluntary withdrawal of undertaking

152CBIA Specialaccess undertakings prevail over inconsistent accessdeterminations

152CBIB Specialaccess undertakings prevail over inconsistent binding rules of conduct

152CBIC Access agreements prevail over specialaccess undertakings

152CBID Statutory infrastructureprovider standards and rules prevail over inconsistent specialaccess undertakings

152CBJ Proposedservice

Subdivision C--Generalprovisions

152CC Register ofaccess undertakings

152CD Enforcement ofaccess undertakings

152CDA Deferral of consideration of anaccess undertaking etc.

Division 6--Ministerial pricingdeterminations

152CH Ministerial pricingdeterminations

152CI Undertakings, accessdeterminations and binding rules of conduct that are inconsistent with Ministerial pricingdeterminations

152CJ Register of Ministerial pricingdeterminations

Division 6A--Supply ofservices by NBNcorporations

152CJA Supply ofservices by NBNcorporations

152CJB Mandatory NBNservices

152CJC Carrierlicence condition

152CJD Service provider rule

152CJE Judicial enforcement of obligations

152CJF Standard form of access agreement

152CJG When NBNcorporation is not capable ofsupplying a carriageservice

Division 6B--Explanatory material relating to anti-discriminationprovisions

152CJH Explanatory material relating to anti - discriminationprovisions

Division 7--Relationship between this Part and Part IIIA

152CK Relationship between this Part and Part IIIA

Division 10--Hindering the fulfilment of a standard access obligation etc.

152EF Prohibition on hindering the fulfilment of a standard access obligation etc.

152EG Enforcement of prohibition on hindering the fulfilment of a standard access obligation etc.

152EH Consent injunctions

152EI Interim injunctions

152EJ Factors relevant to granting a restraining injunction

152EK Factors relevant to granting a mandatory injunction

152EL Discharge or variation of injunction or other order

Division 10A--Procedural Rules

152ELA Procedural Rules

152ELC Plan for the development of Procedural Rules

Division 11--Miscellaneous

152ELD Compensation for acquisition of property

152EM Continuity of partnerships

152EN Treatment of partnerships

152EO Conduct bydirectors, servants or agents

152EP Regulations about fees for inspection etc. of registers

152EQ Assistance to independent telecommunications adjudicator

152EQA Voluntary undertakings originally given byTelstra

152ER Voluntary undertakings given byTelstra

PART XICA--THE--ELECTRICITY INDUSTRY

Division 1--Preliminary

153A Simplified outline of this Part

153B Part etc. ceases to be in force

153C Interpretation

153D Meaning of connected body corporate in relation to prohibited conduct

Division 2--Prohibited conduct

153E Prohibited conduct--retail pricing

153F Prohibited conduct--electricity financialcontract liquidity

153G Prohibited conduct--electricity spot market (basic case)

153H Prohibited conduct--electricity spot market (aggravated case)

153J Prohibited conduct--purpose

153K Prohibited conduct may be covered by otherprovisions

Division 3--Commission responses

Subdivision A--Public warning notices

153L Commission may give draft public warning notice

153M Commission may issue public warning notice

Subdivision B--Infringement notices

153N Infringement notices

Division 4--Procedure beforecontracting order or divestiture order

Subdivision A--Prohibited conduct notices

153P Prohibited conduct notices

153Q Commission may vary or revoke prohibited conduct notice

Subdivision B--Prohibited conduct recommendations and no Treasurer action notices

153R Commission must give Treasurer prohibited conduct recommendation or no Treasurer action notice

153S Prohibited conduct recommendations

153T Commission may vary or revoke prohibited conduct recommendation

153U No Treasurer action notice

153V Commission may vary or revoke no Treasurer action notice

Division 5--Contracting orders

Subdivision A--Treasurer may makecontracting orders

153W Conditions for makingcontracting order

153X Treasurer may makecontracting order

153Y Variation and revocation ofcontracting order

Subdivision B--Enforcement ofcontracting orders

153Z Enforcement ofcontracting orders

Division 6--Electricity divestiture orders

153ZA Treasurer may apply to Federal Court for divestiture order

153ZB Making of divestiture order

153ZBA Arrangements or undertakings in relation to employees

Division 7--Miscellaneous

153ZC Acquisition of property

153ZD No orders undersubsection 76(1) against certain individuals

PART XICB--ACCESS--TO CS SERVICES

Division 1--Preliminary

153ZEA Objects of Part

153ZEB Definitions

153ZEC How this Part applies to partnerships and joint ventures

153ZED Constitutional limits on operation of this Part

153ZEE This Part binds the Crown

Division 2--Declaration of CSservices

153ZEF Minister may declare a CSservice

153ZEG Amendment and revocation ofdeclarations

Division 3--Negotiation of access

153ZEH Notification of negotiations under this Division

153ZEI Ending negotiations under this Division

153ZEJ Conducting negotiations under this Division

153ZEK Information request by bargainingparty--general

153ZEL Information request by bargainingparty--miscellaneous rules

Division 4--Notification of access disputes

153ZEM Notification of access disputes

153ZEN Withdrawal ofnotifications

Division 5--Arbitration of access disputes

153ZEO Parties to the arbitration

153ZEP Determination byCommission

153ZEQ Restrictions on accessdeterminations

153ZER Matters that theCommission must take into account

153ZES Time limit forCommission'sfinal determination

153ZET Arbitration reports

153ZEU Commission may terminate arbitration in certain cases

Division 6--Procedure in arbitration

153ZEV Subdivision D of Division 3 of Part IIIA to apply

153ZEW Commission's powers if information not provided in negotiations

153ZEX Sharing information with and requesting advice fromASIC and Reserve Bank

Division 7--Effect ofdeterminations

153ZEY Operation offinal determinations

153ZEZ Effect and duration ofinterim determinations

Division 8--Variation and revocation ofdeterminations

153ZFA Variation and revocation ofdeterminations

Division 9--Enforcement and remedies

153ZFB Prohibition on hindering access todeclared services

153ZFC Division 7 of Part IIIA to apply

Division 10--Miscellaneous

153ZFD Register ofdeterminations

153ZFE Provisions of Division 8 of Part IIIA to apply

CHAPTER 8--Miscellaneous

PART XID--SEARCH--AND SEIZURE

Division 1--Preliminary

154 Simplified outline

154A Definitions

Division 2--Appointment ofinspectors and identity cards

154B Appointment ofinspectors

154C Identity cards

Division 3--Entry to premises with consent

154D Entry with consent

154E Powers in relation to premises

154F Operation of electronic equipment at premises

Division 4--Entry to premises under a search warrant

Subdivision A--Powers available under a search warrant

154G The things that are authorised by a search warrant

154GA Removing things for examination or processing

154H Operation of electronic equipment at premises

154J Securing electronic equipment for use by experts

Subdivision B--Availability of assistance and use of force in executing a search warrant

154K Authorisation ofofficers assisting

154L Availability of assistance and use of force in executing a search warrant

Subdivision C--Obligations of executingofficer andofficers assisting

154M Announcement before entry

154N Details of warrant to be given to occupier

Subdivision D--Occupier's rights and responsibilities

154P Occupier entitled to observe search being conducted

154Q Occupier to provide reasonable facilities and assistance

154R Answering of questions or producing evidential material

154RA Person with computer knowledge to assist access etc.

Subdivision E--Generalprovisions relating to seizure

154S Copies of seized things to be provided

154T Receipts for things seized or moved under warrant

154U Return of seized things

154V Magistrate may permit a thing to be retained

154W Disposal of things if there is no owner or owner cannot be located

Subdivision F--Search warrants

154X Issue of search warrants

154Y Search warrants by telephone, fax etc.

154Z Offences relating to warrants

Subdivision G--Powers of magistrates

154ZA Powers conferred on magistrates

Division 5--Generalprovisions relating to electronic equipment

154ZB Operation of electronic equipment at premises

154ZC Compensation for damage to electronic equipment

PART XIE--DESIGNATED--COMPLAINTS

Division 1--Preliminary

154ZD Simplified outline of this Part

154ZE Definitions

Division 2--Commission handling ofdesignated complaints

154ZF Designated complaints

154ZG Commission to respond by giving notice

154ZH Notice--no further action on complaint

154ZJ Notice--no further action on complaint--contents

154ZK Notice--further action to deal with complaint

154ZL Replacement notices

154ZM Withdrawal of complaint

154ZN Publicationrequirements

Division 3--Designated complainants

154ZP Application for approval as designated complainant

154ZQ Minister may grant approval

154ZR Conditions in approval

154ZS Contents of approval

154ZT Notice of decision on application for approval

154ZU Variation or revocation of approval

154ZV Minister may vary or revoke approval

154ZW Contents of variation or revocation of approval

154ZX Notice of decision on application for variation or revocation of approval

Division 4--Miscellaneous

154ZY Delegation

154ZZ Designated complaints determination

PART XII--MISCELLANEOUS

155 Power to obtain information,documents and evidence

155AAAA Power to obtain information,documents and evidence--delegation

155AAA Protection of certain information

155AA Protection of Part VB information

155A Power to obtain information anddocuments in New Zealand relating to trans - Tasman markets

155B AustralianCompetition and ConsumerCommission may receive information anddocuments on behalf ofNew Zealand Commerce Commission

156 Inspection ofdocuments byCommission

157 Disclosure ofdocuments byCommission

157A Disclosure of energy - related information byCommission

157AA Disclosure of CDR - related information byCommission

157B Disclosure of protected cartel information to a court ortribunal

157C Disclosure of protected cartel information to aparty to court proceedings etc.

157D General powers of a court

158 Protection of members ofTribunal, counsel and witnesses

158A Proceedings without initiation notice--use of virtual enquiry technology

158B Proceedings with initiation notice--use of virtual enquiry technology

159 Incriminating answers

160 Failure of witness to attend

161 Refusal to be sworn or to answer questions

162 Contempt

162A Intimidation etc.

163 Prosecutions

163A Declarations and orders

165 Inspection of, furnishing of copies of, and evidence of,documents

166 Certificates as to furnishing of particulars toCommission

167 Judicial notice

170 Legal and financial assistance

171 Annual report byCommission

171A Charges by theCommission

171B Division 3 of Part IIIA does not conferjudicial power on theCommission

172 Regulations

173 Authorisation for the purposes ofsubsection 51(1)

PART XIII--APPLICATION--AND TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE COMPETITION PROVISIONS

Division 1--Cartel conduct

174 Definitions

175 Giving effect after the commencement time to acartel provision in existence before that time

176 Proceedings relating toprice - fixingcontraventions taking place before the commencement time

177 Authorisations in force before the commencement time

178 Notifications in force before the commencement time

Division 2--Application of amendments made by theCompetition and Consumer Legislation Amendment Act 2011

179 Amendments ofsection 50

Division 3--Application of amendments made by theCompetition and Consumer Amendment (Competition Policy Review) Act 2017

180 Definitions

181 Amendment of thedefinition ofcompetition

182 Orders undersection 87

183 Authorisations undersection 88

184 Notices undersection 93

185 Merger clearances andauthorisations

Division 4--Application of amendment made by the Treasury Laws Amendment (2018 Measures No. 5) Act 2019

186 Application of repeal ofsubsection 51(3)

Division 5--Application of amendments made by theTreasury Laws Amendment (More Competition, Better Prices) Act 2022

187 Application of amendments

Division 6--Application of amendments made by theTreasury Laws Amendment (Mergers and Acquisitions Reform) Act 2024

188 Notifications may be made on or after 1 July 2025

189 Requirement to notify from 1 January 2026

190 Annual reports by Commission

192 Acquisition of property

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COMPETITION AND CONSUMER ACT 2010

Table of Provisions

CHAPTER 1--Preliminary

PART I--PRELIMINARY

PART II--THE--AUSTRALIANCOMPETITION AND CONSUMERCOMMISSION

PART IIA--THE--NATIONALCOMPETITIONCOUNCIL

PART III--THE--AUSTRALIANCOMPETITIONTRIBUNAL

PART IIIAA--THE--AUSTRALIAN ENERGY REGULATOR (AER)

Division 1--Preliminary

Division 2--Establishment of the AER

Division 3--Functions and powers of the AER

Division 4--Administrativeprovisions relating to the AER

PART IIIAB--APPLICATION--OF THE FINANCE LAW

CHAPTER 2--Access toservices

PART IIIA--ACCESS--TO SERVICES

Division 1--Preliminary

Division 2--Declaredservices

Division 2AA--Services that are ineligible to be declared

Division 2A--Effective access regimes

Division 2B--Competitive tender processes for government owned facilities

Division 2C--Register of decisions anddeclarations

Division 3--Access todeclared services

Division 4--Registeredcontracts for access todeclared services

Division 5--Hindering access todeclared services

Division 6--Access undertakings andaccess codes forservices

Division 6A--Pricing principles for access disputes andaccess undertakings or codes

Division 6B--Overlap amongdeterminations, registeredcontracts,access undertakings andTribunal review

Division 7--Enforcement and remedies

Division 8--Miscellaneous

CHAPTER 3--Restrictive trade practices

PART IV--RESTRICTIVE--TRADE PRACTICES

Division 1--Cartel conduct

Division 1A--Acquisitions

Division 2--Otherprovisions

PART IVA--NOTIFICATION--OF ACQUISITIONS

Division 1--Preliminary

Division 2--Acquisitions that arerequired to be notified

Division 3--Notification of acquisitions

Division 4--Commission consideration of acquisitions: substantial lessening ofcompetition

Division 5--Commission consideration of acquisitions: public benefit

Division 6--Miscellaneous

CHAPTER 4--Provisions relating to particular industries, payment surcharges etc.

PART IVB--INDUSTRY--CODES

Division 1--Preliminary

Division 2--Contravention of industry codes

Division 2A--Infringement notices

Division 3--Public warning notices

Division 4--Orders to redress loss or damage suffered by non-parties etc.

Division 5--Investigation power

Division 6--Miscellaneous

PART IVBA--NEWS--MEDIA AND DIGITAL PLATFORMS MANDATORY BARGAINING CODE

Division 1--Basic concepts

Division 2--Designated digital platformcorporation and designated digital platformservices

Division 3--Registered newsbusinesses and registered newsbusinesscorporations

Division 4--Generalrequirements

Division 5--Non-differentiation

Division 6--Bargaining

PART IIA--THE--NATIONALCOMPETITION COUNCIL

PART III--THE--AUSTRALIANCOMPETITION TRIBUNAL

Division 3--Registered newsbusinesses and registered newsbusiness corporations

Division 9--Agreements between digital platformcorporations and registered newsbusiness corporations