The Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer announced a number of important appointments to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) on Friday. The Rudd Government intends to recommend to the Governor‑General the re‑appointment of Mr Graeme Samuel AO as ACCC Chairperson for three years, and the appointment of Mr Peter Kell as Deputy Chairperson for five years. These recommendations were not the best kept secret in Canberra, with reports suggesting the announcement was imminent... ...Read more »

Graeme Samuel, Chairman of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, appears set to be reappointed for another term. Cabinet has reportedly given the green light for Mr Samuel to continue in his current position with the approval of state governments currently being sought after. The process of appointing a Chairman for the competition watchdog begins with a Federal Government nomination which is then forwarded to the state governments to approve or reject the candidate. Mr Samuel, who... ...Read more »