Date lodged:
15 February 2007
Status:
Completed
Outcome:
Granted with conditions on 4 July 2007
Summary
On 15 February 2007 Sky Channel Pty Ltd, Tabcorp Holdings Ltd and ThoroughVision Pty Ltd (collectively referred to as the parties) lodged an application for authorisation. The parties sought authorisation for a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which broadly sets out the commercial terms between Sky and TVN for the sharing of thoroughbred racing content.
On 4 July 2007 the ACCC issued a final determination granting authorisation, subject to a condition, to the MOU. The condition states: Should Tabcorp/Sky decide to supply the Sky and TVN Channels as a bundled product to commercial venues with wagering facilities, that is, pubs, clubs or their equivalent, Tabcorp/Sky must at least offer the Sky Channel separately to such venues.
Authorisation is granted for the term of the MOU which is until 31 December 2012.
On 4 July 2007 the ACCC issued a final determination granting authorisation, subject to a condition, to the MOU. The condition states: Should Tabcorp/Sky decide to supply the Sky and TVN Channels as a bundled product to commercial venues with wagering facilities, that is, pubs, clubs or their equivalent, Tabcorp/Sky must at least offer the Sky Channel separately to such venues.
Authorisation is granted for the term of the MOU which is until 31 December 2012.
Applicant(s)
- Sky Channel Pty Ltd
- Tabcorp Holdings Limited
- ThoroughVisioN Pty Ltd
Authorisation number(s)
- A91031
- A91032
Applications
| Document title | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Revised Submission provided on 5 March 07 ( PDF 2.08 MB ) | 15 Feb 2007 | |
| Annexure C ( PDF 99.63 KB ) | 15 Feb 2007 | |
| Annexure B ( PDF 2.19 MB ) | 15 Feb 2007 | |
| Annexure A - Received ( PDF 37.48 KB ) | 21 Mar 2007 | |
| Lodgement - Summary MOU - Dated ( PDF 272.37 KB ) | 1 Feb 2007 | |
| Additional Information Provided at Lodgement ( PDF 755.35 KB ) | 15 Feb 2007 | |
| Received ( PDF 360.04 KB ) | 15 Feb 2007 | |
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Decisions
| Document title | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Final Determination ( PDF 409.88 KB ) | 4 Jul 2007 | |
| Draft Determination ( PDF 236 KB ) | 3 May 2007 |
ACCC correspondence
Submissions - before draft decision
Submissions - after draft decision
| Document title | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Queensland Harness Racing Board ( PDF 202.56 KB ) | 23 Jul 2007 | |
| The Albion Park Harness Racing Club ( PDF 67.96 KB ) | 20 Jul 2007 | |
| Greyhound Racing Victoria ( PDF 62.25 KB ) | 5 Jul 2007 | |
| Freehills to ACCC re Provision of Further Information ( PDF 137.69 KB ) | 18 Jun 2007 | |
| Freehills to ACCC re Response to Interested Party Submissions ( PDF 247.58 KB ) | 13 Jun 2007 | |
| Clayton Utz to ACCC re Response to ACCC Letter of ( PDF 73.35 KB ) | 30 May 2007 | |
| ClubsNSW ( PDF 135.98 KB ) | 28 May 2007 | |
| The Albion Park Harness Racing Club Inc ( PDF 2.64 MB ) | 25 May 2007 | |
| Queensland Harness Racing Board ( PDF 352.06 KB ) | 25 May 2007 | |
| Betfair Pty Ltd ( PDF 36.54 KB ) | 25 May 2007 | |
| Australian Hotel Association ( PDF 1.03 MB ) | 18 May 2007 | |
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