Competition Council recommends against declaration at Newcastle

The issue of competition, pricing and access at the Port of Newcastle has generated much heat and little light.

The National Competition Council has announced a draft decision to recommend that the designated Minister not declare the services at the Port of Newcastle.

A “declaration” under Part IIIA of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) would enable actual and potential users of a service to negotiate with the service provider and, if the negotiation is unsuccessful, would provide...

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