ACCC authorises collective bargaining by international airlines

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