ACCC submission to the review of the Trade Practices Act

Topics addressed by the ACCC in its submission to the review of the Trade Practices Act include:

• the introduction of criminal sanctions for cartels
• an effects test and cease and desist power to combat misuse of market power under s. 46
• the authorisation of collective bargaining by small business
• review of merger provisions and procedures
• the adequacy of the Act in providing protection of the affairs and reputations of individuals and corporations.