by Rhonda Griffin, 25 July 2008
Blogger Rhonda Griffin argues the ACCC does so much more than simply “umpire”. As the ACCC becomes embroiled in policy, politics and PR, it has moved from position of umpire onto the field of play. When you engage in the hurly-burly of the game, you are going to take knocks – and get your hands dirty.
Michael Sainsbury accuses Telstra of having “no regard for any type of umpire, particularly not independent umpires” by reference to Telstra’s battles with the ACCC (The Australian 22 July 2008).But the ACCC isn’t just an “umpire”, at least not to my understanding of the word.The ACCC does so much more, and in becoming embroiled in policy, politics and PR, moves from position of umpire onto the field of play. When you engage in the hurly-burly of the game, you are going to... More...