Description of Conduct
On 4 December 2023 Tyre Stewardship Australia Limited (TSA) applied for revocation of authorisation AA1000409 and substitution with authorisation 1000655 to allow for the continuation of the national Tyre Product Stewardship Scheme (Scheme), pursuant to the Guidelines for the Scheme (Guidelines). The Scheme is a voluntary, industry-led program with the primary aim of increasing the recycling rate of end-of-life tyres.
TSA is seeking authorisation for specific provisions of the Guidelines, which govern the Scheme. The Guidelines require, amongst other things, that Scheme members only deal with other members of the Scheme in certain circumstances, and impose a levy on tyre importers, vehicle manufacturers and miners, of a minimum of $0.25 per equivalent passenger unit imported into Australia.
TSA is seeking re-authorisation because an existing authorisation (AA1000409) for the scheme expires on 15 June 2024. TSA advises that the provisions of the guidelines for which re-authorisation is sought have not changed since the previous authorisation was granted.
TSA seeks re-authorisation for a further 3 years. A full copy of TSA’s application for re-authorisation is below.
An indicative timeline for the ACCC’s assessment is set out below.
Indicative date |
Stage in assessment process |
4 December 2023 |
Lodgement of application and supporting submission. |
14 December 2023 |
Public consultation process begins. |
19 January 2024 |
Closing date for submissions from interested parties. |
March 2024 |
Applicant responds to issues raised in the public consultation process. |
April 2024 |
Draft determination. |
April/May 2024 |
Public consultation on draft determination including any conference if called. |
May 2024 |
Final determination. |
Applicant(s)
- TYRE STEWARDSHIP AUSTRALIA LIMITED
Applications
Document title | Date | |
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Application Received |
Consultations
Document title | Date | |
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ACCC letter to Interested Parties re consultation process |