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 QCLNG Pipeline
On Tuesday 19 January 2010 the Council received an application under the National Gas Law (NGL) from QCLNG Pipeline Pty Ltd (a subsidiary of BG Group / QGC Limited) for a 15 year no-coverage determination for the proposed "QCLNG Pipeline" in Queensland, running from the Surat Basin…
Current status - 1. Application
Application for Light Regulation of the Central West Pipeline
Final determination and statement of reasons released on 19 January 2010. Pursuant to s 114 of the National Gas Law and in accordance with the National Gas Rules, the Council determines that the services provided by the Central West Pipeline be light regulation services.
Current status - 5. Final recommendation and decision
Third Party Access to Pilbara Railways
The Australian Competition Tribunal is considering applications for review of declaration decisions regarding the Mt Newman, Goldsworthy, Robe and Hamersley railway services.
The decisions under review…
Current status - 6. Outcome & subsequent events