( August 5, 2026, 23:01 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Gina Cass-Gottlieb, chair of the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission, said on Thursday that regulators must balance consumer protection, competition and investment to build resilient markets and infrastructure capable of adapting to geopolitical, technological and climate-related change. She delivered the remarks at the 2026 ACCC/AER Regulatory Conference in Brisbane, arguing that Australia's competition reforms provide a strong foundation but that regulatory frameworks must continue evolving as digital platforms, data and artificial intelligence become critical infrastructure. Cass-Gottlieb said the conference's theme, "Delivering the Generational Bargain," reflects the need to leave future generations with stronger institutions, more competitive markets and more resilient infrastructure through adaptable, evidence-based regulation.Speech attached....
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