Access to monopoly infrastructure
Access regulation seeks to promote effective competition in markets that depend on using the services of infrastructure that cannot be economically duplicated.
Current applications
Certification of NSW Water Industry Access Regime
On 11 May 2009 the Council dispatched its final recommendation to the Commonwealth Minister. The Minister must use his best endeavours to make a decision on the recommendation within 60 days of the day he received the recommendation (this period may be extended). The Council publishes its recommendation…
Current status - 5. Final recommendation and decision
Jemena Pipeline Reclassification
Final decision released on Monday 29 June 2009. Pursuant to s129 of the National Gas Law and in accordance with the National Gas Rules, the Council determines that the Northern Trunk and Southern Trunk pipelines be reclassified as distribution pipelines.
Current status - 5. Final recommendation and decision
Third Party Access to Pilbara Railways
The Australian Competition Tribunal is considering applications for review of declaration decisions regarding the Mt Newman, Goldsworthy, Robe and Hamersley railway services.
The decisions under review…
Current status - 6. Outcome & subsequent events