Section 44ZZBB — Competition and Consumer Act 2010: Extensions of access undertakings and access codes

Access undertakings (1) If an access undertaking is in operation under section 44ZZBA (including as a result of an extension under this section), the provider of the service may apply in writing to the Commission for an extension of the period for which it is in operation. Note: The Commission may extend the period for which the undertaking is in operation more than once: see subsection (8). This means there may be multiple applications under this subsection. (2) The provider of the service must specify in the application a proposed extension period. (3) The Commission may, by notice in writing, extend the period for which the undertaking is in operation if it thinks it appropriate to do so having regard to the matters mentioned in subsection 44ZZA(3). The notice must specify the extension period. Access codes (4) If an access code is in operation under section 44ZZBA (including as a result of an extension under this section), the industry body may apply in writing to the Commission for an extension of the period for which it is in operation. Note: The Commission may extend the period for which the code is in operation more than once: see subsection (8). This means there may be multiple applications under this subsection. (5) The industry body must specify in the application a proposed extension period. (6) The Commission may, by notice in writing, extend the period for which the code is in operation if it thinks it appropriate to do so having regard to the matters mentioned in subsection 44ZZAA(3). The notice must specify the extension period. (7) If the industry body that gave the code to the Commission has ceased to exist, an application under subsection (4) may be made by a body or association referred to in subsection 44ZZAA(7). Multiple extensions (8) The Commission may extend the period for which an access undertaking or an access code is in operation more than once. Note 1: There are time limits that apply to a decision of the Commission under this section: see section 44ZZBC. Note 2: The Commission may request information and invite public submissions in relation to its decision: see sections 44ZZBCA and 44ZZBD. Note 3: The Commission must publish its decision: see section 44ZZBE.