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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

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.

New NCC Review Underway – Mutal Recognition

On 18 February 2026, the Government, in agreement with states and territories tasked the NCC to undertake an independent review of Australia’s mutual recognition schemes. Under its Terms of Reference, the NCC will evaluate how current arrangements support labour mobility and workforce flexibility, raise awareness of cross jurisdictional requirements, and identify opportunities to reduce costs while maintaining safety and quality outcomes. The review will inform progress on the single national market for workers reforms agreed by Treasurers in November 2025, with findings to be provided to the Council on Federal Financial Relations by July 2026.

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