A new plain English guide to the authorisation and notification procedures under the Trade Practices Act is an excellent aid for Australian business, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission* Chairman, Professor Allan Fels, said today.
"With the extension of the TPA to cover all business, and recent changes to the Act, including notifications, this guide is important reading for business whether previously covered by the Act or not.
"The Guide to authorisations and notifications is a simple explanation of the provisions for exemptions from anti-competitive conduct under the TPA.
"It will be a handy reference for business, business associations and bodies.
"It provides an overview of the authorisation and notification procedures, the methods used by the ACCC in making decisions, the tests used, avenues of appeal and the review and revocation procedures.
"The guide is part of a series being produced by the ACCC to inform and educate business on its responsibilities. It is available from ACCC offices in all capital cities and Townsville and costs $10."
"With the extension of the TPA to cover all business, and recent changes to the Act, including notifications, this guide is important reading for business whether previously covered by the Act or not.
"The Guide to authorisations and notifications is a simple explanation of the provisions for exemptions from anti-competitive conduct under the TPA.
"It will be a handy reference for business, business associations and bodies.
"It provides an overview of the authorisation and notification procedures, the methods used by the ACCC in making decisions, the tests used, avenues of appeal and the review and revocation procedures.
"The guide is part of a series being produced by the ACCC to inform and educate business on its responsibilities. It is available from ACCC offices in all capital cities and Townsville and costs $10."