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
Application for a 15 year no-coverage determination for proposed APLNG pipeline
On 2 May 2012 the Council received an application under the National Gas Law from Australia Pacific LNG Gladstone Pipeline Pty Limited (APLNG) for a 15 year no-coverage determination for APLNG’s proposed pipeline in Queensland, running from the Surat Basin to Curtis Island. The closing date for submissions on the application is 5.00pm on Friday 25 May 2012.
Current status - 1. Application
Applications for declaration of jet fuel supply infrastructure services at Sydney airport
On 10 May 2012, the Minister decided that the service provided by the Caltex Pipeline and the service provided by the Sydney JUHI are not declared. In reaching these decisions the Minister determined that sections 44H(4)(a) and 44H(4)(f) were not satisfied by either application.
Current status - 5. Final recommendation and decision
Third Party Access to Pilbara Railways
In May the Full Federal Court decided various appeals relating to access to Pilbara railways. The Court overturned the previous interpretation of declaration criterion (b). On 25 October 2011 the High Court granted Fortescue Metals Group special leave to appeal the Full Federal…
Current status - 6. Outcome & subsequent events
