The Albanese Government is nominating Ms Gina Cass‑Gottlieb for reappointment as Chair of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for a five year period from 20 March 2027.
The Government is seeking state and territory agreement to recommend to the Governor‑General that Ms Cass‑Gottlieb be reappointed.
Ms Cass‑Gottlieb is an outstanding leader of our competition and consumer watchdog.
Over the past 4 and a half years as Chair, Ms Cass‑Gottlieb has led the implementation of the most substantial merger laws in more than 50 years, and reforms to protect Australians from unfair trading practices.
Under her leadership, the ACCC has won landmark law cases against supermarkets, airlines and digital platforms, and established the National Anti‑Scam Centre.
Ms Cass‑Gottlieb’s reappointment will provide certainty for the ACCC’s ongoing leadership and strategic direction, as it implements reforms to product safety and digital platforms.
Ms Cass‑Gottlieb’s distinguished career includes 25 years as a senior partner in competition and regulation at Gilbert + Tobin, serving as a non‑executive member of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s Payments System Board, and serving as a member of the Financial Regulator Assessment Authority from September 2021 to March 2022.
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