8Access seeker may request information—the Act, s 40(2) and Sch 2, cl 4(b)

8 Access seeker may request information—the Act, s 40(2) and Sch 2, cl 4(b)

8 Access seeker may request information—the Act, s 40(2) and Sch 2, cl 4(b)

(1) An access seeker who is a party to an access dispute may, by written notice given to the service provider, request the following information—

(a) a list of the services provided by the service provider under the relevant coverage declaration or access undertaking,

(b) the procedure for obtaining access to each of the services,

(c) the time likely to be required to negotiate access if the matter is not arbitrated,

(d) a copy of IPART’s negotiation protocols,

(e) a statement that, unless otherwise agreed between the parties, IPART’s negotiation protocols will apply to the negotiations,

(f) other information—

(i) described in IPART’s negotiation protocols as being required to be given to an access seeker, or

(ii) the service provider considers appropriate.

(2) A service provider must give an access seeker the requested information within 14 days after receiving the notice.