Infrastructure Access and Regulation

Our regulatory team acts for clients in connection with Australia’s specific access regulation laws under the Competition & Consumer Act. Applying our in-depth industry knowledge of Australia’s regulated industries we help our clients with access issues, and our Competition Partners Michael Corrigan, Bruce Lloyd and Kirsten Webb are very well known for their work in access regulation, having been involved in access regulation since the introduction of Part IIIA in 1995.

Overview

The team has advised on access in a broad range of industries including airports, rail, gas, gaming, telecommunications, water and ports.

Why do clients choose us?

We are market leaders in access and regulation and provide commercial solutions to complex access regimes such as those of the National Broadband Network, the largest infrastructure project in Australia's history.

We're the most knowledgeable team on access regimes, using our integrated skill base to advise on infrastructure, access, regulation and litigation and get a quick resolution to our clients access issues.

We've got in-depth industry knowledge in regulated industries, including telecommunications, water, airports, gaming, rail, gas and electricity and ports.

We've got long-standing client relationships, built on a foundation of understanding our clients' business fundamentals, and give pragmatic advice which challenges orthodox thinking.

Our team to support you

Toolkits

Insights
At last, NSW water industry competition reform offers more certainty for water infrastructure and services
28 Oct 2021 | Article
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Splitting the Critical Infrastructure Bill – an update from the Parliamentary Joint Committee report
14 Oct 2021 | Article
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High Court set to clarify important Part IIIA provisions dealing with access to declared infrastructure
1 Apr 2021 | Article
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Regulating the post-pandemic economy: the ACCC announces its 2021 enforcement priorities
4 Mar 2021 | Article
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The Telecommunications Reform Package and the Regional Broadband Scheme: what it could mean for you
18 Feb 2021 | Article
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Media Release: Clayton Utz announces 1 January 2021 partner appointments
11 Dec 2020 | Media Release
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What must you demonstrate when seeking infrastructure access? The National Competition Council clarifies the principles
3 Oct 2019 | Article
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Media Release: Clayton Utz congratulates Sydney Metro on the opening of Sydney Metro Northwest
4 Jun 2019 | Media Release
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Major shake-ups to Australian competition laws commence soon
19 Oct 2017 | Article
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Federal Court confirms access is straightforward in Port of Newcastle case - for now
25 Aug 2017 | Article
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One step closer: the Queensland Competition Authority's draft decision on Aurizon Network's Standard User Funding Agreement
17 Aug 2017 | Article
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ACCC to regulate wholesale SMS services for the first time
26 Jun 2014 | Article
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