On 13 March 2025, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (the ACCC) granted authorisation to the Board of Airline Representatives of Australia Inc (BARA) to continue to collectively bargain and to make and give effect to arrangements for the acquisition of Essential Aviation Services from operators of international airports and providers of essential aviation services, and suppliers or potential suppliers of Australian Government-mandated security services that exhibit natural monopoly characteristics.



The ACCC has granted authorisation for a period of 10 years, until 4 April 2035, as sought.



Further details about the application and determination are available on the ACCC’s public register at: Board of Airline Representatives of Australia Inc

ACCC Approves Collective Bargaining for Airlines

On March 13, 2025, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) granted authorization to the Board of Airline Representatives of Australia Inc (BARA) to continue its collective bargaining efforts. This authorization allows BARA to negotiate and implement arrangements for acquiring essential aviation services from international airport operators and suppliers of government-mandated security services.

 The ACCC recognized that these services exhibit characteristics of a natural monopoly, which justifies the need for collective bargaining among airlines. The authorization is set to last for a period of 10 years, expiring on April 4, 2035, as requested by BARA.

 For more information regarding the application and the ACCC's determination, interested parties can refer to the ACCC’s public register, which provides detailed insights into the decision-making process.



ACCC Approves Collective Bargaining for Airlines

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has authorized the Board of Airline Representatives of Australia to engage in collective bargaining for essential aviation services for the next decade.