ACCC Statement of Issues outlines ‘significant’ competition concerns

The ACCC will not oppose Opus Group Pty Ltd’s proposed acquisition of Ovata’s book printing business.

The ACCC has published a statement of issues outlining preliminary concerned with Aurizon’s proposed acquisition of One Rail.

Speech by ACCC chair on priorities in relation to financial services sector

ACCC alleges Mastercard engaged in conduct relating to supply of debit card acceptance services which had the substantial purpose of substantially lessening competition.

Into its 33rd year, the Competition Law Conference is a must-attend event for Australasian competition nerds

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

Brief policy statement on competition policy (sort of) ahead of the 2022 election

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.

Changes to misuse of market power and other competition laws following passage of Commerce Amendment Bill

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.

In his final address to the National Press Club as ACCC Chair, Rod Sims has focused on what is needed to improve prosperity and ‘restore faith in the market economy’.

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.