Description of Conduct
On 26 April 2024, the Australian Dental Association Inc (the ADA), on behalf of itself and members, lodged an application for revocation of authorisation AA1000638 and substitution of a new authorisation AA1000669.
The ADA is seeking authorisation for the making of and giving effect to contracts, arrangements and understandings between 2 or more dental practitioners as to the fees to be charged for dental services provided within shared practices.
Authorisation is sought for a period of 5 years. The ADA is also seeking interim authorisation to allow shared practices to continue to engage in the conduct covered by the authorisation while the ACCC conducts its assessment of the substantive application and following expiration of the ACCC’s existing authorisation AA1000638 on 16 June 2024.
An indicative timeline for the ACCC's assessment is set out below.
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Indicative date |
Stage in assessment process |
|---|---|
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26 April 2024 |
Lodgement of application and supporting submission. |
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May 2024 |
Public consultation process on application and request for interim authorisation. |
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May/June 2024 |
Interim authorisation decision. |
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July 2024 |
Draft determination. |
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July/August 2024 |
Public consultation on draft determination including any conference if called. |
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September 2024 |
Final determination. |
Applicant(s)
- AUSTRALIAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION INC
Applications
| Document title | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Request for interim authorisation | ||
| Application Received |
Consultations
| Document title | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| ACCC to Interested Parties re Consultation Process |
Submissions - before draft decision
| Document title | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Private Healthcare Australia | ||
| Bupa Dental Corporation Pty Ltd | ||
| Private Healthcare Australia |