Merger not opposed (parties not close competitors and competitive constraints will remain)

Merger cleared subject to divestiture undertaking

Interim authorisation granted for airline code share deal.

In pre-ICN Forum address, ACCC Chair, Gina Cass-Gottlieb, highlights the importance of global collaboration in relation to merger review.

Statement of Issues published setting out competition concerns over THL-Apollo deal

The ACCC has issued a Statement of Issues in relation to the proposed acquisition.

Peters admits to exclusive dealing in relation to single-wrapped ice-creams.

As part of its ongoing Digital Platform Services Inquiry the ACCC has released a discussion paper outlining options for addressing concerns raised about the dominance of digital platforms.

The ACCC has released a report reviewing six mergers that were not opposed by the ACCC between 2017 and 2019.

The Australian Competition Tribunal has revoked the ACCC’s 2020 authorisation for NSW Minerals Council and mining companies to collectively bargain with the Port of Newcastle.

The Commonwealth Director of Prosecutions has withdrawn charges against Citigroup, Deutsche bank and senior banking executives relating to criminal cartel allegations.

The ACCC granted an urgent interim authorisation to allow manufacturers and others to collaborate regarding supply of AdBlue.

Several mergers not opposed in the lead up to the holiday season

Virtus has announced it will not proceed with its acquisition of Adora Fertility.

Gina Cass-Gottlieb to take over as ACCC boss in March 2022

ACCC Chair, Rod Sims, attended the G7 Enforcers Summit of Competition Authorities to discuss competition in digital markets

The ACCC alleges Techtronic engaged in resale price maintenance in relation to certain power tools between 2015-2021.

Alkaloids of Australia Pty Ltd has pleaded guilty to three charges of criminal cartel conduct and has admitted a further seven offences.

Christopher Kenneth Joyce, former export manager of Alkaloids of Australia Pty Ltd, has pleaded guilty to criminal cartel conduct

ACCC succeeds in obtaining interlocutory injunction restraining Virtus Health from completing its acquisition of Adora Fertility until the ACCC’s proceedings challenging the merger are finalised