Merger guidelines 2008

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 the ACCC considers relevant to its consideration of mergers and includes discussion of the issues relevant to enforceable undertakings.

This publication replaces the Merger guidelines 1999.

This publication has been updated to refer to the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 which replaced the Trade Practices ACT 1974 on 1 January 2011. For more information on the Australian Consumer Law changes see www.consumerlaw.gov.au