Brisbane pilots’ plea for exclusivity goes down badly with the missing competition

FOR A decision that may ultimately make very little difference, debate over whether Brisbane Marine Pilots (BMP) should be granted an authorisation for exclusive piloting rights at port of Brisbane has been intense.

Put simply, BMP has lodged an application for an authorisation – Ports Australia and others oppose it – and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) will make the final decision later this year.
In fact, BMP was compelled...

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