A market study helps determine whether there are any factors that may be impeding competition in a market or markets for goods or services. Market studies focus on the structure and behaviour of the market itself, not the actions of any specific company.
We are seeking public input into problems and proposed options to address jurisdictional inconsistencies between approved dispute resolution scheme rules.
The Commerce Amendment Act 2018 amended the Commerce Act 1986 (the Commerce Act) to give the Commerce Commission the ability to undertake market studies to determine whether there are any factors that may be impeding competition in a market.
Public consultation is now open on the discussion document for implementation of the Insolvency Practitioners Regulation Act 2019: Proposed standards, conditions & policies for accredited bodies.
From 22 August to 13 September 2019, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) sought comments on a proposed methodology to facilitate an objective and robust examination of the public interest test now required by the Act.