Assembly — Regulation Updates

ACCC

ACCC weighs changes to superfast broadband access rules

Following concerns from access seekers regarding Uniti Group’s wholesale pricing, the ACCC is considering whether to expand its regulation of non-NBN providers

Australia: Ensuring quality of service in legacy network migration

ACMA’s standards for consumer redress align with the ACCC’s more stringent standards on broadband speed claims

Regulating competition in digital markets in the UK

The CMA has published guidance on how it will enforce the new regime, detailing potential measures such as pro-competition interventions and new investigatory powers

Australia’s proposed rulebook for digital markets

The framework prioritises internal and international coherence, referencing the provisions of the DSA and DMCC Act while mirroring existing regulation of the sector

Tackling SMS-based scams in Australia

Mandating an SMS sender ID registry is the latest addition to Australia’s world-leading suite of scam prevention measures

Funding broadband in rural Australia

The ACCC’s proposals would affect the costs facing both NBN Co and its competitors, while having price implications for broadband consumers

ACCC suit on protecting vulnerable consumers

The ACCC has commenced proceedings against Optus, alleging that it has engaged in unconscionable sales conduct, directly contravening consumer law

Strengthening broadband advertising rules in New Zealand

The Commerce Commission identifies cause for further intervention to boost transparency from operators and simplify consumers’ contract exit rights

Australia introduces comprehensive scams legislation

Though the Government initially plans to introduce obligations for the tech, telecoms and banking sectors, the legislation is intended as an eventual whole of economy reform

Infrastructure sharing in regional Australia

The ACCC will not stand in the way of Optus and TPG’s mobile network and spectrum sharing despite blocking a similar agreement between Telstra and TPG