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Attn: Transport writers

ACCC calls for comment on proposed joint venture between Tasports and P&O Automotive and General Stevedores

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission today issued a Statement of Issues on a proposed joint venture between Tasports, the government-owned manager and operator of Tasmania's ports, and P&O Automotive and General Stevedoring.

The Statement of Issues seeks further information on certain competition issues which have arisen from the ACCC's market inquiries.

The ACCC invites further submissions from the market by 18 January 2008. To allow for submissions in response to the Statement of Issues, the ACCC's final decision date will be deferred until 6 February 2008. The ACCC's timeline in this matter reflects the December/January holiday period.

Submissions can be sent by email to the ACCC at: mergers@accc.gov.au.

The Statement of Issues will be available on the ACCC's website, under Mergers.

Media inquiries

  • Mr Graeme Samuel, Chairman, (03) 9290 1812 or 0408 335 555
  • Dr Stephen King, Commissioner, (03) 9290 1863 or 0439 988 901
  • Ms Lin Enright, Media, (02) 6243 1108 or 0414 613 520

General inquiries

  • Infocentre 1300 302 502

Release # MR 336/07
Issued: 13th December 2007

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