Julie Clarke 15/10/21 Julie Clarke 15/10/21

Sims outlines competition challenges

Speaking at the annual UniSA/ACCC Competition Law and Economics Workshop, ACCC Chair, Rod Sims, outlined three key competition challenges

Julie Clarke 13/10/21 Julie Clarke 13/10/21

ACCC seeks injunction to stop fertility clinic acquisition

The ACCC has filed in the Federal Court seeking an ‘urgent injunction to stop the proposed completion of Virtus Health’s acquisition of Adora Fertility from Healius Limited’.

Julie Clarke 8/10/21 Julie Clarke 8/10/21

ACCC authorises banking sector cooperation

The ACCC has granted authorisation to Australian Banking Association and member banks to continue working together on developing financial relief programs for customers facing hardship as a result of COVID-19

Julie Clarke 7/10/21 Julie Clarke 7/10/21

ACCC does not oppose proposed acquisition of Nuance

ACCC does not oppose Microsoft’s proposed Nuance acquisition

Julie Clarke 7/10/21 Julie Clarke 7/10/21

ACCC investigates Qube's completed acquisition of Newcastle Agri Terminal

The ACCC will investigate potential competition issues arising from Qube’s completed acquisition of the Newcastle Agri Terminal.

Julie Clarke 7/10/21 Julie Clarke 7/10/21

ACCC authorisations, re-authorisations and notifications

The ACCC has recently granted several authorisations

Julie Clarke 30/9/21 Julie Clarke 30/9/21

ACCC does not oppose Bunnings’ proposed acquisition of Beaumont Tiles

The ACCC will not opposed the proposed acquisition of Beaumont Tiles by Bunnings.

Julie Clarke 28/9/21 Julie Clarke 28/9/21

ACCC’s latest Google report identifies significant competition concerns

The ACCC has published its final report on its inquiry into markets for the supply of ad tech services and ad agency services.

Julie Clarke 17/9/21 Julie Clarke 17/9/21

Sims appointed as ICN new Vice Chair Digital Co-ordination and Asia-Pacific Liaison

ACCC Chair Rod Sims is the new Vice Chair Digital Co-ordination and Asia-Pacific Liaison for the International Competition Network.

Julie Clarke 16/9/21 Julie Clarke 16/9/21

Preliminary competition concerns raised JBS/Rivalea deal

The ACCC has issued a statement of issues in relation to proposed acquisition of Rivalea and Oxdale by JBS

Julie Clarke 13/9/21 Julie Clarke 13/9/21

Interim authorisation granted for medicine wholesalers

Interim authorisation granted for continued cooperation during pandemic

Julie Clarke 13/9/21 Julie Clarke 13/9/21

ACCC denies authorisation for finds Qantas and Japan Airlines alliance

The ACCC has denied authorisation for Qantas and Japan Airlines to coordinate flights between Australia and Japan, finding that it would likely reduce competition when international travel resumes.