Policy notes

Provision of information to decision-making Ministers (PDF, 163KB)

Guidelines for submissions from Government sources, October 2011 (PDF, 290KB)

Guide to making a submission on certification applications, December 2017 (PDF, 448KB)

Guide to making a submission on declaration applications, December 2017 (PDF, 456KB)

Guide to making a submission on applications made under the National Gas Law, November 2013 (PDF, 411KB)

Latest updates

New NCC Review Underway – Mutual Recognition

The National Competition Council (the Council) has been asked to undertake an independent evaluation to support the Review of Australia’s Mutual Recognition Schemes for Workers (the Review), overseen by the Council on Federal Financial Relations (CFFR). The Council will be supported by a temporary Review Secretariat appointed by CFFR and hosted in the Australian Treasury.

The Review will provide findings to support the removal of unnecessary barriers to a single national market for workers by examining the operation and effectiveness of existing mutual recognition arrangements.

The Council is seeking feedback from licensed workers, businesses, consumers, professional bodies, industry representatives, and unions. A call for submissions paper has been prepared and is now available on the Australian Treasury Consultation hub: https://consult.treasury.gov.au/c2026-747762

Submissions close on 31 March 2026. Questions related to the Review should be addressed to NationalCompetitionPolicy@treasury.gov.au .

2025–26 Annual Workplan: Delivering Reform, Opportunity, and Growth

The Workplan sets out a forward-looking agenda to advance competition reform which seeks to spark national collaboration, deliver practical outcomes and unlock new opportunities for a more dynamic Australian economy.

New Council Leadership

The Albanese Government has appointed Mr Marcus Bezzi as part time President and Ms Catherine Dermody, the Hon Dr Craig Emerson and Ms Sally McMahon as part time Councillors of the National Competition Council from 18 February 2026. Bringing exceptional expertise across competition, law, economics and regulation, these appointments strengthen the NCC’s leadership in driving Australia’s competition reform agenda and reflect the Government’s continued commitment to appointing outstanding women to key roles.

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