ILCP CONFIDENTIALITY &
Context:
This policy provides guidance on information shared with and sought by ILCP project for the purposes of completing the trial, as defined as Phase 1 in agreement between TransBulk Logistics and the State of Queensland.
Confidentiality and Privacy Policy Guidance:
- The project is seeking to collate a holistic view of what prevents each party from getting more value from the rail system, from the perspective of developing a coordination model only.
- The express intent of the trial (Phase 1) is to not seek commercially-in-confidence information from any stakeholder.
- The ILCP, and TransBulk Logistics as Coordinator, will not get involved in commercial relationships between parties. Constraints identified which may be the result of commercial arrangements will be noted and considered in the context of designing the right coordination model, but there will be no direct involvement in that commercial relationship.
- TransBulk Logistics will enter into confidentiality agreements in the interest of any party upon request, but as a matter of course will aim to restrict discussions to avoid aspects deemed commercially-in-confidence by contributing stakeholders.
- As the detailed design of the coordination model progresses and the trial under-taken, this confidentiality policy will be reviewed to ensure they remain relevant and effective. A new confidentiality and privacy policy will be required for any further actions beyond this trial and will form part of the proposed forward plan for stakeholder consideration.
- Specific anti-competition protocols and guidelines will also be reviewed to ensure compliance is maintained.
Anti-Competition Protocol:
- Section 45 of the Competition and Consumer Act prohibits contracts, arrangements, understandings, or concerted practices that have the purpose, effect, or likely effect of substantially lessening competition.
- The project will not participate in nor facilitate any activity or agreement which is contrary to competition law rules.
- Any employee or contractor to TBL, system users, service providers, or other stakeholders participating in the ILCP design or trial processes (whether by meetings, calls, events, and other discussions) must be mindful of compliance with competition law.