Competitive neutrality complaints

The Australian Government Competitive Neutrality Complaints Office (AGCNCO) provides independent advice to the Government following its investigation into complaints about unfair competition from government businesses as a result of them not complying with their competitive neutrality obligations.

The Office receives and assesses complaints, proceeds with complaints that warrant investigation and provides independent advice to the Treasurer on each matter. The Government is not obliged to accept this advice.

Current investigations

There are no current investigations underway.

Making a complaint

Any individual, organisation or government body with an interest in the application of competitive neutrality may lodge a complaint, although they are encouraged first to discuss their complaint with AGCNCO staff.

Make a complaint

Completed investigations and research

Competitive neutrality investigations

Competitve neutrality investigation reports provide independent advice to the Government following complaints about unfair competition from the public sector.

Competitive neutrality research

This research intends to improve the understanding of requirements needed to implement competitive neutrality policy, assist Australian Government agencies in meeting their obligations, and indicate factors that will be taken into account in an…

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