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Non-discrimination provisions were introduced into Part XIC of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) (CCA) as part of the National Broadband Network (NBN) reforms.

On 30 July 2021 the ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ commenced a public inquiry, under Part 25 of the Telecommunications Act 1997, into the declared wholesale asymmetrical digital subscriber line (WADSL) service. The ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ has released a Consultation and position paper to facilitate its inquiry.

On 18 June 2021, the ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ hosted an industry roundtable to commence a process to consider the regulatory framework for the NBN.

On 10 August 2021, the ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ released a final determination for the period 1 January to 31 December 2018. The ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´'s final determination is that ARTC's revised submission from 17 June 2021 is in accordance with all requirements under the HVAU. The submitted true-up test audit is also in accordance with HVAU requirements.

On 14 October 2019, the ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ commenced a public inquiry into the prices that NBN Co charges access seekers to use the National Broadband Network (NBN) for supplying residential grade broadband services. The ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ is considering whether regulatory intervention is necessary in respect of these access products, particularly basic speed access products.

On 11 September 2014, the ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ commenced a declaration inquiry into whether a superfast broadband access service, such as the very-high-bit-rate digital subscriber line (VDSL) service, should be regulated under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010.

The ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ has concluded its public inquiry into regulation of the superfast broadband access service (SBAS) and the local bitstream access service (LBAS).

On 23 April 2021, ARTC submitted an application to extend the term of its 2008 Interstate Access Undertaking to 30 June 2023.

On 30 March 2021, the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) submitted a new variation application for the current Hunter Valley Coal Network Access Undertaking. The ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ published its Final Decision to consent to ARTC's 30 March variation application on 2 June 2021.

On 23 December 2020, the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) applied to the ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ to vary the Hunter Valley Coal Network Access Undertaking. On 30 March 2021, ARTC withdrew its 23 December 2020 variation application and submitted a new variation application.