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Nov 28, 2024 | 
concurrences.com | Australian Competition |Frédéric Jenny |Christophe Lemaire |Jeffrey Tassey
The ACCC has granted interim authorisation to Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways, allowing them to engage in cooperative conduct under an integrated alliance. The ACCC has also accepted a court enforceable undertaking from Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways in relation to the conduct. Under the interim authorisation, Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways can commence marketing and selling 28 weekly scheduled return flights between Doha and Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.
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Oct 24, 2024 | 
concurrences.com | Australian Competition |Nils Wahl |Ethel Fonseca
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. Accolade’s acquisition relates to Pernod Ricard Winemakers’ BrandCo division, which owns and manages a portfolio of Australian, New Zealand and Spanish wines including Campo Viejo, St Hugo, Church Road, Stoneleigh, and Jacob’s Creek. Accolade owns wine brands inc...
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Oct 9, 2024 | 
concurrences.com | Australian Competition |Nils Wahl |Ethel Fonseca
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. “This marks a significant milestone in the process of reforming Australia’s merger laws,” ACCC Chair Gina Cass-Gottli...
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Oct 2, 2024 | 
concurrences.com | Australian Competition |Nils Wahl |Ethel Fonseca |Sergio Rodriguez |Sergio Rodríguez
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. Lineage and FCC supply cold storage and warehousing services to a range of customers in Perth, including food manufacturers, retailers, and meat and seafood processors. The ACCC’s review focused on whether the removal of FC...
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Sep 30, 2024 | 
concurrences.com | Australian Competition |Nils Wahl |Ethel Fonseca |Sergio Rodriguez |Sergio Rodríguez
ACCC consults on Sigma’s proposed remedy for Chemist Warehouse acquisition*The ACCC is seeking views on a proposed court-enforceable undertaking offered by Sigma Healthcare Limited (ASX: SIG) in relation to its proposed acquisition of Chemist Warehouse Group Holdings. Sigma is one of the largest wholesalers of prescription medicines, over the counter and front of store products. Sigma is also a franchisor of pharmacies under banners including ‘Amcal +’ and ‘Discount Drug Store’. Chemist Ware...
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Sep 26, 2024 | 
apo.org.au | Australian Competition
Description Many Australian consumers and grocery suppliers have told the ACCC they are concerned that some of Australia’s supermarket retailers have considerable market power and are engaging in practices which disadvantage both their customers and suppliers. This Interim Report for the Supermarkets Inquiry outlines what the ACCC has heard at the halfway point of the year-long Inquiry.
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Sep 26, 2024 | 
concurrences.com | Australian Competition |Nils Wahl |Ethel Fonseca |Sergio Rodriguez |Sergio Rodríguez
ACCC Supermarkets Inquiry moves into next phase after hearing consumer and supplier concerns*Many Australian consumers and grocery suppliers have told the ACCC they are concerned that some of Australia’s supermarket retailers have considerable market power and are engaging in practices which disadvantage both their customers and suppliers. The Interim Report for the ACCC’s Supermarkets Inquiry, published today, outlines what the ACCC has heard at the halfway point of the year-long Inquiry.
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Sep 26, 2024 | 
concurrences.com | Australian Competition |Nils Wahl |Ethel Fonseca |Sergio Rodriguez |Sergio Rodríguez
ACCC Supermarkets Inquiry moves into next phase after hearing consumer and supplier concerns*Many Australian consumers and grocery suppliers have told the ACCC they are concerned that some of Australia’s supermarket retailers have considerable market power and are engaging in practices which disadvantage both their customers and suppliers. The Interim Report for the ACCC’s Supermarkets Inquiry, published today, outlines what the ACCC has heard at the halfway point of the year-long Inquiry. T...
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Sep 26, 2024 | 
concurrences.com | Australian Competition |Nils Wahl |Ethel Fonseca |Sergio Rodriguez |Sergio Rodríguez
ACCC consults on Olam’s proposed divestiture undertaking*The ACCC is seeking views on a proposed court-enforceable divestiture undertaking offered by Olam Agri Holdings Limited, and its subsidiaries Olam Agri Australia Pty Ltd and Queensland Cotton Corporation Pty Ltd, in relation to its proposed acquisition of Namoi Cotton Limited (ASX: NAM). Olam and Namoi supply cotton ginning, cotton lint classing, logistics and warehousing services. Olam and Namoi also engage in the acquisition and mark...
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Sep 26, 2024 | 
concurrences.com | Australian Competition |Nils Wahl |Ethel Fonseca |Sergio Rodriguez |Sergio Rodríguez
ACCC consults on Olam’s proposed divestiture undertaking*The ACCC is seeking views on a proposed court-enforceable divestiture undertaking offered by Olam Agri Holdings Limited, and its subsidiaries Olam Agri Australia Pty Ltd and Queensland Cotton Corporation Pty Ltd, in relation to its proposed acquisition of Namoi Cotton Limited (ASX: NAM). Olam and Namoi supply cotton ginning, cotton lint classing, logistics and warehousing services.
