Background
The Victorian Government's Competitive Neutrality Policy is to ensure that significant government businesses compete fairly in the market.
The policy sets out the Victorian Government's approach to competitive neutrality. It requires Government entities (including Councils) to apply competitive neutrality principles where appropriate, to account for advantages arising solely from public ownership.
Better Regulation Victoria (BRV) supports the Commissioner to consider complaints made under the policy.
Competitive Neutrality Policy
Competitive Neutrality Policy statement and related documentation.
Guidance
In 2000, the Department of Treasury and Finance published a practical guide to applying the Competitive Neutrality Policy.
Additional guidance notes
BRV has developed the following additional guidance to supplement the Competitive Neutrality Policy and Guide to Implementation.
Applying the Policy
State Government agencies and local governments follow a four-step process to apply the Competitive Neutrality Policy.
Complaints
If you believe your business has suffered because of a Victorian Government agency or local government not following the Competitive Neutrality Policy, you can contact BRV to discuss this or make a complaint.
Competitive neutrality complaints
How to make competitive neutrality complaints.
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