New Zealand: Merger control regulation in Commerce Act 1986
Progress
Current status
in force
01 May 1986 in force
Scope
Implementers
New Zealand
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Merger control regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Implemented Commerce Act 1986 containing merger control regulation
On 1 May 1986, the Commerce Act 1986 containing merger control regulation was implemented. This law establishes guidelines for the review of mergers and acquisitions to ensure they do not substantially lessen competition in any market. It includes p…
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
implementation
Government branch
legislature
Government body
parliament