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Qube's proposed acquisition of MIRRAT not opposed, subject to undertaking

The ACCC will not oppose Qube Holdings Limited’s (ASX:QUB) proposed acquisition of Melbourne International RoRo & Auto Terminal Pty Ltd (MIRRAT), after accepting a court-enforceable undertaking to remedy competition concerns.

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Woolworths’ proposed acquisition of Beak & Johnston not opposed

The ACCC will not oppose Woolworths Group Limited’s (ASX:WOW) proposed acquisition of Beak & Johnston Holdings Pty Ltd (B&J).

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New merger process guidance released for consultation

The ACCC has today released draft guidance explaining the processes the ACCC will use when assessing acquisitions under Australia’s new merger regime, and is seeking feedback on the guidance through consultation.

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ACCC consults on assessment guidelines for new merger regime

The ACCC has marked a further milestone in the transition steps towards the new merger regime with the release of the draft merger assessment guidelines for consultation.

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Vocus’ proposed acquisition of TPG enterprise, government and wholesale business not opposed

The ACCC will not oppose Vocus Group Limited’s proposed acquisition of TPG Telecom Limited’s (ASX: TPG) fixed line business, enterprise, government, and wholesale customer base as well as its fibre and transmission networks.

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DP World Australia's proposed acquisition of Silk raises preliminary concerns

The ACCC has outlined preliminary competition concerns with DP World Australia’s proposed acquisition of Silk Logistics (ASX:SLH) in a Statement of Issues published today.

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ACCC releases guidance on merger reform transition

The ACCC has released guidance on transitional arrangements to assist businesses and their advisers considering a merger in 2025, ahead of Australia’s new merger regime coming into effect.

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Retail pricing, merger reform implementation and competition issues among ACCC's 2025-26 priorities

Retail pricing, merger reform implementation and competition issues among ACCC’s 2025-26 priorities

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ACCC's compliance and enforcement priorities update 2025-26 address

ACCC Chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb keynote at the Committee for Economic Development Australia (CEDA) on the ACCC’s compliance and enforcement priorities for 2025-26.

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Blackstone acquisition of clinical trial service provider not opposed, subject to divestiture of Australian subsidiary

The ACCC will not oppose the proposed acquisition of I’rom Group Co Limited by Blackstone Group (HK) Limited after accepting a court-enforceable undertaking requiring the divestment of CMAX Clinical Research Pty Ltd.

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Viva Energy's proposed acquisition of LOC Global not opposed, subject to divestiture

The ACCC will not oppose Viva Energy's (ASX:VEA) proposed acquisition of the remaining 50 per cent interest in LOC Global (LOC) from New World Corporation (NWC) after accepting a court-enforceable undertaking requiring divestments.

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Integral Diagnostics' proposed acquisition of Capitol Health not opposed, subject to divestiture

The ACCC will not oppose Integral Diagnostics’ (ASX:IDX) proposed acquisition of Capitol Health (ASX:CAJ) after accepting a court-enforceable undertaking.

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Orikan's proposed acquisition of Duncan raises concerns

The ACCC has outlined its preliminary competition concerns with Orikan Group Pty Ltd’s proposed acquisition of Duncan Technologies Pty Ltd in a Statement of Issues published today.

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ACCC will not oppose Aurizon's Flinders Logistics acquisition after changes to transaction structure

The ACCC will not oppose Aurizon’s (ASX: AZJ) proposed acquisition of Flinders Logistics Pty Ltd, following a restructure of the transaction to address the ACCC’s preliminary competition concerns.

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Cleanaway's proposed acquisition of Citywide Waste raises concerns

The ACCC has published a Statement of Issues outlining its preliminary competition concerns with Cleanaway Waste Management Limited’s (ASX:CWY) proposed acquisition of the waste and recycling business of Citywide Service Solutions Pty Ltd.

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Blackstone’s proposed acquisition of I’rom raises concerns

The ACCC has outlined preliminary competition concerns with the proposed acquisition of I’rom Group Co Limited by Blackstone Group (HK) Limited (Blackstone) in a Statement of Issues published today.

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Sigma and Chemist Warehouse proposed merger not opposed, subject to undertaking

The ACCC will not oppose the Sigma Healthcare Limited (ASX: SIG) and CW Group Holdings Limited (Chemist Warehouse) merger after accepting a court-enforceable undertaking from Sigma.

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Sanitarium's proposed acquisition of Vita Brits not opposed

The ACCC will not oppose Australian Health & Nutrition Association Limited's (Sanitarium) proposed acquisition of the brand and intellectual property assets necessary for the supply of Vita Brits from Société des Produits Nestlé S.A.

Speech

Framing the future of financial services: strengthening competition and consumer engagement

In the keynote address for the Gilbert + Tobin Financial Services Forum on Thursday 31 October 2024, ACCC Chair, Ms Gina Cass-Gottlieb spoke about the significant changes happening in the financial services sector and the implications of these for the ACCC’s work.

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Brookfield’s acquisition of Neoen not opposed, subject to divestments

The ACCC will not oppose the acquisition of Neoen SA by a consortium led by Brookfield Renewable Holdings SAS (Brookfield BidCo), subject to a court-enforceable undertaking to divest Neoen’s existing Victorian renewable electricity generation and storage assets and its development projects in Victoria.

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Accolade's proposed acquisition of Pernod Ricard’s BrandCo wine business not opposed

The ACCC will not oppose the proposed acquisition of Pernod Ricard Winemakers by Australian Wine HoldCo Limited, through its subsidiary Accolade.

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Qube’s proposed acquisition of MIRRAT raises preliminary concerns

The ACCC has published a Statement of Issues outlining preliminary competition concerns with Qube Holdings Limited’s (ASX:QUB) proposed acquisition of Melbourne International RoRo & Auto Terminal Pty Ltd (MIRRAT).

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ACCC welcomes introduction of merger reform bill, prepares for implementation

The ACCC today welcomed the introduction of the Treasury Laws Amendment (Mergers and Acquisitions Reform) Bill 2024 into the Australian Parliament, which if passed through the Parliament will provide the ACCC with fit for purpose tools targeted at identifying and preventing anti-competitive mergers.

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Lineage's proposed acquisition of Fremantle City Coldstores not opposed

The ACCC will not oppose the acquisition of Perth-based cold storage supplier Bigstreet Pty Ltd trading as Fremantle City Coldstores (FCC) by Australian subsidiaries of Lineage Logistics Holdings LLC.

Qube's proposed acquisition of MIRRAT not opposed, subject to undertaking

Woolworths’ proposed acquisition of Beak & Johnston not opposed

New merger process guidance released for consultation

ACCC consults on assessment guidelines for new merger regime

Vocus’ proposed acquisition of TPG enterprise, government and wholesale business not opposed

DP World Australia's proposed acquisition of Silk raises preliminary concerns

ACCC releases guidance on merger reform transition

Retail pricing, merger reform implementation and competition issues among ACCC's 2025-26 priorities

ACCC's compliance and enforcement priorities update 2025-26 address

Blackstone acquisition of clinical trial service provider not opposed, subject to divestiture of Australian subsidiary

Viva Energy's proposed acquisition of LOC Global not opposed, subject to divestiture

Integral Diagnostics' proposed acquisition of Capitol Health not opposed, subject to divestiture

Orikan's proposed acquisition of Duncan raises concerns

ACCC will not oppose Aurizon's Flinders Logistics acquisition after changes to transaction structure

Cleanaway's proposed acquisition of Citywide Waste raises concerns

Blackstone’s proposed acquisition of I’rom raises concerns

Sigma and Chemist Warehouse proposed merger not opposed, subject to undertaking

Sanitarium's proposed acquisition of Vita Brits not opposed

Framing the future of financial services: strengthening competition and consumer engagement

Brookfield’s acquisition of Neoen not opposed, subject to divestments

Accolade's proposed acquisition of Pernod Ricard’s BrandCo wine business not opposed

Qube’s proposed acquisition of MIRRAT raises preliminary concerns

ACCC welcomes introduction of merger reform bill, prepares for implementation

Lineage's proposed acquisition of Fremantle City Coldstores not opposed

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