Announcement on merger reform

ACCC publishes its second submission to the Treasury Competition Review on merger reform.

The ACCC has made a preliminary submission to the Treasury consultation on Merger Reform.

Government supports ACCC Digital Platform recommendations

Treasury’s Competition Taskforce has released its Consultation paper on Merger Reform.

The Treasury Laws Amendment (2023 Measures No. 3) Bill 2023 passed both houses today, designed to improve competition in the trading of shares and other securities.

Treasury has commenced a public consultation on reform of the Australian Consumer Law to address unfair trading practices.

The Treasurer has announced a new two-year Competition policy review, focusing on the government’s ‘priorities for modernising the Australian economy’.

The Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, has announced that he will reappoint ACCC Deputy Chair Mick Keogh for a further five years.

Bill to increase maximum penalties for anti-competitive conduct introduced into Parliament

Consultation on exposure draft legislation to increase maximum penalties for anti-competitive conduct.

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has announced that Anna Brakey and Peter Crone will join the ACCC as Commissioners this month, both for five year periods.