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LEGISLATION

The Commission derives its powers and functions primarily from the Independent Consumer & Competition Commission Act 2002 and is also empowered to administer the other legislation listed below. The Independent Consumer & Competition Commission Act 2002, Prices Regulation Act Chapter 320 and the Trade Measurement Act Chapter 286 can be viewed on this site. The rest of the legislation is not posted on the site so those wishing to obtain copies can contact the Commission’s Corporate Secretary at the email address: info@iccc.gov.pg

Primary Legislation

• Independent Consumer and Competition Commission Act, 2002
• Prices Regulation Act, (Chapter 320)
• Trade Measurement Act, (Chapter 286)
• Telecommunications Industry Act, 1996
• Electricity Industry Act, (Chapter 78)
• Harbours Act, (Chapter 240)
• Motor Vehicles (Third Party Insurance) Act, (Chapter 295)
• Postal Services Act, 1996

Related Legislation

• Community Services Trust Act, 2002
• Trade Marks Act (Chapter 385)
• Commerce Act, 1952
• Baby Food Act, 1977
• Bread Act (Chapter 283)
• Commercial Advertising Act, 1976
• Dental Charges Act (Chapter 104)
• Drugs Act (Chapter 229)
• Essential Services Act, 2002
• Goods Act,(Chapter 251)
• Hire- Purchase Act, (Chapter 252)
• Instruments Act, (Chapter 254)
• Motor Car Dealers Act, (Chapter 353)
• Packaging Act, (Chapter 285)
• Pawnbrokers Act, (Chapter 93)
• Poisons and Dangerous Substances Act, (Chapter 231)
• Public Health Act, (Chapter 226)