In Australia, merger parties should be aware that some actions they take in anticipation of their transaction completing can expose them to legal action for gun jumping.
This report examines the debt collection industry in Australia. It aims to provide greater understanding of the industry and to identify structural issues or operational practices that may lead to problematic behaviours within the sector.
The ACCC reviews mergers and acquisitions to determine whether they are likely to substantially lessen competition, with the aim of ensuring that markets work well for consumers.
The ACCC, together with the state and territory consumer protection regulators, have developed a new point-of-sale sign to give consumers clear information about their rights to refunds and replacements as well as refunds and remedies under the Australian Consumer Law.
