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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.
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To promote the economically efficient operation of, use of and investment in the infrastructure by which services are provided, thereby promoting effective competition in upstream and downstream markets.
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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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