The National Competition Council is a research and advisory body which was established in 1995 by agreement of the Council of Australian Governments (COAG).
The Council's main function is to recommend on the regulation of third party access to services provided by monopoly infrastructure. Section 29B of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 sets out the functions and powers of the Council. The Council is an independent entity, which has an arrangement with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission with respect to the provision of secretariat services.
Further information
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Type of Body
R. Management Board
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Established By / Under
PGPA Rule (Schedule 1)
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Paid Members?
No
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
5
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
Yes
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Classification
X. Internal Management
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Auditor
ANAO
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Function Categorization
Regulatory / Review / Inquiry / Commission
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Creation Date
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Postal Address
Level 35, The Tower, 360 Elizabeth St
Melbourne Central VIC 3000
Australia
Current board appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
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| Chair | Ms. Julie-Anne Schafer | 4 March 2022 | 3 March 2025 |
| Member | The Hon. Craig Emerson | 23 February 2024 | 17 August 2025 |
| Member | Ms. Katrina Groshinski | 23 February 2024 | 17 August 2025 |
| Member | VACANT | ||
| Member | Ms. Sally McMahon | 23 February 2024 | 17 August 2025 |
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