Julie Clarke 10/9/21 Julie Clarke 10/9/21

ACCC proposes to authorise CRA to collectively bargain with Google and Facebook

Julie Clarke 9/9/21 Julie Clarke 9/9/21

ACCC does not object to collective bargaining notification for supply of beer and cider at GIO Stadium

Julie Clarke 9/9/21 Julie Clarke 9/9/21

ACCC authorises payment system merger

Merger authorised subject to undertakings.

Julie Clarke 8/9/21 Julie Clarke 8/9/21

Nero admits likely RPM

Nero Tapware admits likely resale price maintenance by withholding supply to a retailer who failed to raise advertised prices.

Julie Clarke 27/8/21 Julie Clarke 27/8/21

Sims proposes change to merger laws

ACCC Chair, Rod Sims, kicks off debate on merger reform.

Julie Clarke 17/8/21 Julie Clarke 17/8/21

CDPP withdraws criminal cartel charges against CFMMEU and O’Mara

The CDPP has withdrawn criminal cartel charges against the CFMMEU and Divisional Branch Secretary, Jason O’Mara

Julie Clarke 5/8/21 Julie Clarke 5/8/21

ACCC authorises CPA’s collective bargaining with Google and Facebook

The ACCC has authorised Country Press Australia (CPA) and members to collectively negotiate with Facebook and Google over payments for news content.

Julie Clarke 22/7/21 Julie Clarke 22/7/21

ACCC issues paper

The latest issues paper relating to the Digital Platform Services Inquiry has been released, relating to general online retail marketplaces.

Julie Clarke 1/7/21 Julie Clarke 1/7/21

ACCC proposes authorising Country Press Australia collective bargaining with Google and Facebook

The ACCC is proposing to authorise CPA and members to collectively negotiate with Facebook and Google over payments for news content

Julie Clarke 29/6/21 Julie Clarke 29/6/21

Federal Court dismisses NSW Ports case

The Federal Court has dismissed the ACCC’s proceedings against NSW Ports Operations.

Julie Clarke 17/6/21 Julie Clarke 17/6/21

Authorisation granted for university collaboration on international students

The ACCC has granted interim authorisation to NSW and ACT universities to collaborate on travel arrangements to facilitate the return of international students

Julie Clarke 2/6/21 Julie Clarke 2/6/21

Country Care acquitted of criminal cartel offences

A jury has acquitted The Country Care Group, its CEO and a former employee of criminal cartel offences.

Julie Clarke 11/5/21 Julie Clarke 11/5/21

ACCC consults on Woolworths’ proposed undertaking in relation to PFD proposed acquisition

Submissions due by 19 May 2021

Julie Clarke 10/5/21 Julie Clarke 10/5/21

ACCC seeks leave to appear in Epic v Apple appeal

The ACCC is seeking leave to intervene in Epic’s appeal against the Federal Court decision to stay proceedings.

Julie Clarke 7/5/21 Julie Clarke 7/5/21

TasPorts misuse of market power declaration by consent

Federal Court [2021] FCA 482

Julie Clarke 20/4/21 Julie Clarke 20/4/21

Joint statement on merger control enforcement

The ACCC, CMA and Bundeskartellampt published an official joint statement about effective merger control

Julie Clarke 20/4/21 Julie Clarke 20/4/21

Garuda drops price fixing penalty appeal

Garuda has withdrawn its appeal against penalty for price fixing

Julie Clarke 16/4/21 Julie Clarke 16/4/21

ACCC does not oppose MYOB’s acquisition of GreatSoft

ACCC: MYOB’s acquisition of GreatSoft not likely to substantially lessen competition

Julie Clarke 15/4/21 Julie Clarke 15/4/21

ACCC releases COVID-19 authorisation report

The ACCC releases report detailing approach to authorisations during COVID-19 pandemic