Andrew Leigh 2022

SASKIA MABIN:

LEON DELANEY:

Today the federal government has announced the appointment of 3 consumer and business advocacy groups to be named as designated complainants. Joining me now to explain what that means, Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities, Treasury, Employment, and our local federal member in the seat of Fenner, Dr Andrew Leigh. Good afternoon.

The Albanese Government has approved three consumer and small business advocates as designated complainants.

Designated complainants will be able to submit complaints to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) about significant or systemic market issues affecting Australian consumers or small businesses.

The Albanese Government is strengthening Australia’s first national wellbeing framework to support policy development and better align our economic and social goals in communities right across the country.

JO TRILLING:

CHARLIE PICKERING:

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JO MCMANUS:

KIERAN GILBERT:

ANDREW LEIGH:

Good morning everyone thanks very much for coming along on a beautiful sub‑zero Canberra morning. My name is Andrew Leigh, the Assistant Minister for Competition.