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2 months ago | 
lexology.com | Belinda Harvey |Stefanie Benson |Rachael Stowasser |Fernando Navarro
On 20 February 2025, Gina Cass-Gottlieb, Chair of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) announced the ACCC's 2025-26 Compliance and Enforcement Priorities.1 The ACCC's priorities continue to target conduct that presents significant harm to consumers in sectors of critical importance to the community and the economy.
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Oct 16, 2024 | 
lexology.com | Stephen Carlton |Fiona Curl |Belinda Harvey |Maiken B Hansen |Adeline Pang |Tim Power | +1 more
It has been a productive year for the Australian Government through its award of multiple feasibility licences under the Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Act 2021 (Cth) and its associated regulatory framework (OEI Framework). Since issuing the inaugural licences in Gippsland earlier this year, global investors are now circling the highly coveted sites known for their world-class wind speeds, shallow water depths, and relative proximity to Victoria's grid backbone.
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Sep 3, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Stefanie Benson |Belinda Harvey
September 3, 2024
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On Friday 30 August 2024 the Australian Government released its much-anticipated proposed mandatory merger notification thresholds, marking a significant milestone in Australia’s shift to a mandatory merger regime.
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Sep 3, 2024 | 
lexology.com | Stefanie Benson |Belinda Harvey
On Friday 30 August 2024 the Australian Government released its much-anticipated proposed mandatory merger notification thresholds, marking a significant milestone in Australia’s shift to a mandatory merger regime.
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Aug 29, 2024 | 
concurrences.com | Belinda Harvey |Stefanie Benson
On Friday 30 August 2024 the Australian Government released its much-anticipated proposed mandatory merger notification thresholds, marking a significant milestone in Australia’s shift to a mandatory merger regime. The thresholds for Australia’s proposed mandatory and suspensory regime have been released and will be open for public consultation until 20 September 2024. [1] These thresholds replace the previous voluntary guidance under which notification was encouraged if the combined market s...
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Jul 30, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Stefanie Benson |Belinda Harvey
July 30, 2024
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As we move into the second half of 2024, the competition law landscape across the Asia-Pacific region continues to shift towards tighter regulation and increased enforcement.
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Jul 30, 2024 | 
lexology.com | Belinda Harvey |Stefanie Benson
As we move into the second half of 2024, the competition law landscape across the Asia-Pacific region continues to shift towards tighter regulation and increased enforcement. Faced with the intricate challenges of modern market structures and the evolving dynamics of the digital economy, competition regulators have placed legislative reform at the top of their agendas. This alert provides a snapshot of some of the prominent antitrust developments and proposals in the APAC region.
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May 7, 2024 | 
concurrences.com | Belinda Harvey
Highlights 8 May 2024 The EU General Court annuls the decision of the Commission to approve restructuring aid for a charter airline, finding that the Commission should have initiated a formal investigation procedure (Condor) Free The General Court of the European Union annuls the decision of the Commission to approve restructuring aid for charter airline Condor* Having regard to the doubts that the Commission should have had as regards the compatibility of that aid with EU law, it should have...
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May 3, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Stefanie Benson |Stephen Carlton |Belinda Harvey
Australia's Federal Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, has announced major changes to Australia's foreign investment regime designed to safeguard economic and national security. Overseas investors with a proven track are set to benefit from accelerated approvals, whilst others can expect more scrutiny when investing in sensitive industries. The changes are being driven by 'national security concerns' and the Australian government's new 'Future Made in Australia' policy.
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Apr 18, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Stefanie Benson |Belinda Harvey
April 18, 2024
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The Australian Treasurer has announced the introduction of a mandatory suspensory merger control regime to come into effect on 1 January 2026. The reforms introduce significant procedural changes, limited appeal rights and greater scrutiny of creeping acquisitions and acquisitions by dominant firms.
