The Albanese Government has today reappointed Ms Nerida O’Loughlin PSM as a part‑time associate member of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
Ms O’Loughlin is the Chair of the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) and has been reappointed as an ACCC associate member until 13 October 2027.
Cross appointments between the ACMA and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission commenced in 2007 to help ensure a consistent approach is taken when competition and communications matters intersect.
Ms O’Loughlin commenced as Chair of the ACMA on 14 October 2017 and was previously a Deputy Secretary in the Department of Communications from 2011. Ms O’Loughlin led the Digital Television Switchover Program until 2013 and has been responsible for a diverse range of policy, program and project areas.
This reappointment will continue the high level of skills and experience available to the ACCC, to ensure that the key sectors of our economy are effectively regulated.
Ms O’Loughlin’s reappointment also continues the Government’s strong record of identifying capable women for senior public sector roles.