The ACCC consults with the community and our stakeholders. Most of our public consultations and the submissions received are published on our websites and consultation site.
List of consultations on product safety standards
There are no current consultations open for stakeholder feedback.
| Consultation | Status |
|---|---|
| Infant sleep products | Consultation completed - ACCC preparing advice to the Minister. |
| Toys containing magnets | Review completed - standard updated. See Toys containing magnets standard |
| Aquatic toys | Review completed - standard updated. See Aquatic toys standard |
| Projectile toys | Review completed - standard updated. See Projectile toys standard |
| Cosmetics ingredient labelling | Review completed - standard updated. See Cosmetic ingredients labelling standard |
| Toys for children up to and including 36 months | Review completed - standard updated. See Toys for children up to an including 36 months of age standard |
| Portable fire extinguishers | Review completed - standard updated. See Portable non-aerosol fire extinguishers standard. Portable fire extinguishers (aerosol) - standard remains unchanged. See Portable aerosol fire extinguishers standard. |
| Care labelling for clothing and textile products | Review completed - standard updated. See Care labelling for clothing and textile products standard. |
| Corded internal window coverings | Consultation completed - ACCC preparing advice to the Minister. |
| Miniature motorbikes | Review completed - standard created. See Miniature motorbikes standard |
| Bunk beds | Consultation completed - ACCC preparing advice to the Minister. |
| Elastic luggage straps | Review completed - standard updated. See Elastic luggage straps standard |
|
Baby dummies |
Review completed - standard updated. See Baby dummies and dummy chains standard |
| Cots (household) | Consultation completed - ACCC preparing advice to the Minister. |
| Nightwear for children | Review completed - standard updated. See Nightwear for children standard |
| Sunglasses | Review completed - standard updated. See Sunglasses and fashion spectacles standard |
| Bicycle helmets | Consultation completed - ACCC preparing advice to the Minister. |
| Exercise cycles | Review completed - standard remains unchanged. |
| Trolley jacks | Review completed - standard updated. See Trolley jacks standard |
| Vehicle support stands | Review completed - standard updated. See Vehicle support stands standard |
| Portable ramps for vehicles | Review completed - standard updated. See Portable ramps for vehicles standard |
| Baby bath aids | Review completed - standard updated. See Baby bath aids |
| Basketball rings and backboards | Review completed - standard updated. See Basketball rings and backboards standard |
| Disposable cigarette lighters | Review completed - standard updated. See Disposable cigarette lighters standard |
| Swimming and flotation aids | Review completed - standard updated. See Swimming and flotation aids standard |
| Bicycles | Consultation completed - ACCC preparing advice to the Minister. |
| Moveable soccer goals | Review completed - standard remains unchanged. |
| Recovery straps for motor vehicles | Review completed - standard updated. See Recovery straps for motor vehicles standard |
| Balloon blowing kits | Review completed - standard remains unchanged. |
| Treadmills | Review completed - standard remains unchanged. |
| Prams and strollers | Review completed - standard updated. See Prams and strollers standard |
| Self-balancing scooters | Review completed - standard updated. See Self-balancing scooters standard |
Our consultation process
We consult whenever we propose or review a product safety regulation to consider the impact on business and consumers and improve our policy formulation and decision-making.
1. Consultation paper
We publish a consultation paper when we propose or review a regulation. The paper asks businesses questions including costs of regulatory change.
2. Consultation strategy
We consult in line with Regulator Performance Guide. We are open and transparent with stakeholders throughout the consultation.
We identify relevant stakeholders to maximise response rates and consult State and Territory Australian Consumer Law regulators.
Where mandatory requirements may change, we notify the World Trade Organisation (WTO) via the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to inform international suppliers.
3. Consultation method
We promote the consultation through:
- ACCC websites and social media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn)
- direct email to key stakeholders
- email to industry associations and other groups and organisations
- Government websites, such as australia.gov.au and business.gov.au
Stakeholders submit responses through the ACCC consultation hub.
4. Consider submissions
We acknowledge submissions in a timely way. If time permits, we consider late submissions. We clarify points in stakeholder submissions where necessary.
We publish submissions on our website, unless the stakeholder asks us not to.
Stakeholders submit responses via the ACCC consultation hub.
5. Brief the Minister
We brief the Minister about stakeholder submissions, agreements and differences, State and Territory views, and the ACCC recommendation.
6. Publish outcomes
We notify key stakeholders of the Minister’s decision by direct email and notify State and Territory Australian Consumer Law regulators directly.
We publicise the decision on the ACCC website.
We update the WTO notification as necessary.
7. Evaluate
We review our consultation methods for effectiveness and best practice.