68Exemption from complying with service‑level standards

68 Exemption from complying with service‑level standards

(1) The ACCC may grant a particular designated entity an exemption in relation to specified service‑level standards:

(a) on written application by the entity; or

(b) on the ACCC’s own initiative.

Note: A decision to grant, or to refuse to grant, an exemption under this subsection is a reviewable decision (see Division 2 of Part 10).

(2) The exemption may apply in relation to:

(a) the service‑level standards generally; or

(b) one or more specified requirements of the service‑level standards.

(3) Without limiting subsection 33(3A) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, the exemption may make different provision in relation to:

(a) different cash distribution services; or

(b) different classes of service agreements or access agreements; or

(c) different locations; or

(d) different circumstances.

(4) The exemption:

(a) must be made in writing; and

(b) must specify a period of 12 months or less for which the exemption is in force; and

(c) may be subject to conditions specified in the exemption.

(5) The entity must be given a copy of the exemption as soon as practicable after it is made.