Original article by Jenny Wiggins
The Australian Financial Review – Page: 15 : 16-Mar-15

Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) chairman Rod Sims has proposed extending its powers to cover regulation of the nation’s ports. Sims has suggested that the ACCC could step in to resolve pricing disputes between port owners and stevedoring groups. Sims recently discussed the issue with DP World Australia CEO Paul Scurrah, who supports giving the ACCC a greater role in regulating ports but does not believe that full regulation is necessary

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