---
title: "Screen an agreement for cartel conduct under CCA Part IV Division 1"
url: "https://ailawframework.com/practice/competition-and-consumer-law/screen-an-agreement-for-cartel-or-competitor-collaboration-risk/commonwealth"
type: "task_jurisdiction_version"
site: "AI Law Framework"
id: "A29-T1-R2-CTH"
practice_area: "Competition & Consumer Law (ACCC / ACL)"
tier: "red"
lawyer_review: "required"
jurisdictions: ["CTH"]
last_reviewed: "2026-09-23"
---

# Screen an agreement for cartel conduct under CCA Part IV Division 1

> Screen the agreement or notes for price-fixing, output restriction, market allocation and bid-rigging (ss 45AF–45AJ) with references; flag JV and ACCC immunity questions.

Canonical page: https://ailawframework.com/practice/competition-and-consumer-law/screen-an-agreement-for-cartel-or-competitor-collaboration-risk/commonwealth  
Last reviewed: 2026-09-23

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## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Practice area | [Competition & Consumer Law (ACCC / ACL)](https://ailawframework.com/practice/competition-and-consumer-law.md) |
| Human involvement | Red: Lawyer writes; AI may check, clarify or collect data |
| How AI is used | Screen the agreement or notes for price-fixing, output restriction, market allocation and bid-rigging (ss 45AF–45AJ) with references; flag JV and ACCC immunity questions. |
| What the lawyer must review | Remember cartel conduct is criminal: individuals up to 10 years' jail or 2,000 penalty units Note companies face up to $100m from 28 March 2026 Decide cartel conduct and the s 45AO JV exception yourself Assess CDPP referral risk and immunity (policy updated Dec 2024) Decide privilege yourself |
| Written for | Commonwealth |
| Applies to | [Screen an agreement for cartel or competitor-collaboration risk](https://ailawframework.com/practice/competition-and-consumer-law/screen-an-agreement-for-cartel-or-competitor-collaboration-risk.md) |

## Checking plan

**Lawyer review required**

The responsible lawyer reviews the work against the instructions, sources and intended use.

- What the AI does: Potential support includes summarising source material and identifying points for review. Confirm the tool’s capability and permitted scope.
- What the lawyer does: Set the scope, verify the evidence, resolve exceptions and approve the final output for its intended use.
- Who reviews: Responsible lawyer with competence in the matter
- Basis: Suggested checking approach based on the task guidance. Complete the assessment for the actual tool, information and jurisdiction.
- Why: The plan reflects the described work and review requirements. Policy colours are not used to determine permission or checking.

## Checks the lawyer makes

1. Confirm that the actual tool, feature and processing terms permit use of this information, including access, retention, training and disclosure conditions.
2. Verify the applicable jurisdiction and the version of each relevant law, rule or instrument in force at the material time.
3. Confirm the output against the client’s instructions and the complete relevant source material, including omissions or contradictions.
4. Resolve exceptions and record the responsible lawyer’s approval of the exact output and intended use.

## Notes

- Confirm the required checking with the responsible lawyer before work starts. The checking approach does not establish permission to use AI.

*Practice guidance for planning and review. Confirm current primary sources and the requirements of the actual matter. This is general information, not legal advice.*