ACCC alleges BlueScope in cartel conduct

Luke Housego and Hannah Wootton

Aug 30, 2019 – 9.39am

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The competition regulator has launched a civil case against BlueScope Steel and a former executive alleging it engaged in cartel conduct, and has flagged a possible criminal prosecution.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission alleges BlueScope and former general manager of sales and marketing Jason Ellis tried to induce competitors to enter contracts to fix prices for flat steel products.

Luke Housego is a journalist for The Australian Financial Review based in the Brisbane office. Email Luke at luke.housego@afr.com.au

Hannah Wootton is a reporter for the Financial Review. Connect with Hannah on Twitter. Email Hannah at hannah.wootton@afr.com