What does ACCC do in Australia?
Welcome to the ACCC We are Australia’s competition regulator and national consumer law champion. We promote competition and fair trading and regulate national infrastructure to make markets work for everyone.
Why is the ACCC so important to business in Australia?
Australian Competition & Consumer Commission The ACCC promotes competition and fair trade in markets to benefit consumers, businesses, and the community. We also regulate national infrastructure services.
What is ACCC in New Zealand?
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) an independent statutory authority established under section 6A of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (formerly the Trade Practices Act 1974).
What is ACCC code?
The ACCC regulates mandatory industry codes that are prescribed under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010. The ACCC can also provide guidance to industries looking to develop their own voluntary industry code.
What can ACCC help with?
protecting the interests and safety of consumers, and supporting fair trading in markets affecting consumers and small business. promoting the economically efficient operation of, use of, and investment in infrastructure, and identifying market failure.
What action can ACCC take?
What we can do for consumers. We can: accept and record your reports of information about business practices and behaviours that are of concern to you. We will respond to your report where we have information that may help you, or you have asked a question about your rights or obligations under the law.
What is a code in law Australia?
A code of practice is a practical guide on how to comply with the legal duties under the Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act and Regulations. The WHS Act provides for the approval, variation and revocation of codes of practice by the relevant Minister.
What is mandatory code of practice?
Codes of conduct can be mandatory or voluntary: Prescribed mandatory codes provide a set of rules or minimum standards for an industry, including the relationship between industry participants or their customers. They are prescribed as regulations under Competition and Consumer Act 2010.
What does ACCC cover?
When should I contact ACCC?
For small business If you have a question or problem you can: Report an issue affecting your small business or franchise. Make an enquiry. Call our Small Business Helpline on 1300 302 021 – Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm AEST/AEDT, closed national public holidays.
What are WHS standards?
Work health and safety (WHS) – sometimes called occupational health and safety (OH&S) – involves the management of risks to the health and safety of everyone in your workplace. This includes the health and safety of anyone who does work for you as well as your customers, visitors and suppliers.
What are standards and legislations?
The government often draws on standards when putting together legislation or guidance documents. Standards are used to establish the technical detail, allowing the legislation to concentrate on long term policy objectives – for example product safety, or environmental protection.
What is the role of the ACCC in Australia?
About the ACCC. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is an independent Commonwealth statutory authority whose role is to enforce the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and a range of additional legislation, promoting competition, fair trading and regulating national infrastructure for the benefit of all Australians.
Are on line sales subject to the ACCC mandatory standards?
The ACCC mandatory standards are not bound by the method of sales or distribution. On line sales are treated in the same way as traditional bricks and mortar retailers. Want to know more?
What do the ACCC and Aer have in common?
While specific functions vary according to the legislated responsibilities that underpin the ACCC and AER, the two bodies share many common objectives, both working to protect, strengthen and supplement competitive market processes. The ACCC makes decisions through formal meetings of its commissioners and the AER through its board.
What does the ACCC do for the National Competition Council?
National Competition Council. The ACCC provides secretariat services to the National Competition Council (NCC), including advice and support in relation to NCC recommendations, decisions and reports, and administrative services.