ACCC Looks at Browser, Search Choice Screens for Australia
https://www.searchenginejournal.comAustralia’s competition watchdog has raised the prospect of “choice screens” – also known as browser ballots – being displayed to mobile and desktop browser users in the future to make non-default options more apparent.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said it would consult with industry and release a report in September that, among other things, “the effectiveness of Google’s choice screen roll out in Europe and whether it is fit for purpose within Australia.” via itnews
They were forced to do this in EU and looks like Australia is following suit.
The outcome of this report (PDF) is unknown. Participants are requested to submit their responses by the 15th of April 2021. A report will be submitted to the Treasurer by the 30th of September 2021, and that report will then be released publicly.
