Mergers

This is an updated version of the Formal merger review process guidelines (originally published in 2006).  The Formal merger review process guidelines explain and discuss the formal merg...

The Federal Government discussion paper on media reform issued in March 2006 indicated that the ACCC would be asked to articulate its proposed approach to media mergers, with a particular focus on ...

The Merger Review Process Guidelines (the process guidelines) supplement the Merger Guidelines 2008 by providing a reliable, comprehensive and detailed guide to merger parties, the busine...

The ACCC has conducted a review of the tying of petrol discounts to grocery sales by both Coles Myer Ltd and Woolworths Limited. It found that the introduction of the shopper docket schemes has enc...

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 co...

This publication outlines the ACCC administration and enforcement policy for dealing with mergers under the Trade Practices Act. It includes the factors the ACCC considers relevant including author...

This publication outlines the analytical and evaluative framework applied by the ACCC when reviewing mergers under the Competition and Consumer Act. It provides guidance on the factors th...