Section 10.01A — Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)

The following is a simplified outline of this Part:

• This Part sets up a system for regulating international liner cargo shipping services.

• The main components of that system are as follows:

(a) registration of conference agreements;

(b) regulation of non‑conference ocean carriers with substantial market power;

(c) regulation of unfair pricing practices;

(d) registration of agents of ocean carriers.

• The parties to a conference agreement relating to international liner cargo shipping services may apply for the registration of the agreement.

• If the conference agreement is registered, the parties will be given partial and conditional exemptions from:

(a) sections 45AF, 45AG, 45AJ and 45AK (cartel conduct); and

(b) section 45 (contracts etc. that restrict dealings or affect competition); and

(c) section 47 (exclusive dealing).

• The parties to a registered conference agreement are required to negotiate with, and provide information to, representative shipper bodies.

• The Commission may investigate whether grounds exist for the Minister to deregister a conference agreement.

• The main ground for deregistration is a breach by the parties to the agreement of requirements imposed on them by this Part.

Related sections

• s 112 — Tribunal may charge fees
• s 113 — Standing of Commission to seek judicial review
• s 10.01 — Objects of Part
• s 10.02 — Interpretation
• s 10.02A — Inland terminals
• s 10.03 — Designated shipper bodies

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