Australia: Treasury Laws Amendment (Mergers and Acquisitions Reform) Act
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Treasury Laws Amendment (Mergers and Acquisitions Reform) Act including commencement of mandatory notification obligation and revised merger control test enters into force
On 1 January 2026, provisions in Schedule 1, Part 3 of the Treasury Laws Amendment (Mergers and Acquisitions Reform) Act enter into force. These provisions encompass Division 2 of Part IVA of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010, which stipulates t…
Treasury Laws Amendment (Mergers and Acquisitions Reform) Act including framework for mandatory merger notification enters into force
On 1 July 2025, Schedule 1, Part 2 of the Treasury Laws Amendment (Mergers and Acquisitions Reform) Act enter into force. This part introduces Part IVA to the Competition and Consumer Act 2010, establishing the legal framework for mandatory merger n…
Senate adopted Treasury Laws Amendment (Mergers and Acquisitions Reform) Bill
On 28 November 2024, the Treasury Laws Amendment (Mergers and Acquisitions Reform) Bill 2024 was adopted by the Senate. The Bill established a mandatory and suspensive merger control regime under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010. The Bill centr…
Treasury Laws Amendment (Mergers and Acquisitions Reform) Bill was introduced to the Parliament
On 10 October 2024, the Treasury Laws Amendment (Mergers and Acquisitions Reform) Bill 2024 was introduced to the Parliament of Australia. The Bill would establish a mandatory and suspensive merger control regime under the Competition and Consumer A…
Australian Treasury closes consultation on Treasury Laws Amendment Bill 2024: Acquisitions
On 13 August 2024, the Australian Treasury concludes its public consultation on the draft Treasury Laws Amendment Bill 2024: Acquisitions. The proposed legislation aims to amend the existing framework by, among other things, enabling the setting of …
Australian Treasury opened consultation on Treasury Laws Amendment Bill 2024: Acquisitions
On 24 July 2024, the Australian Treasury initiated a public consultation on the draft Treasury Laws Amendment Bill 2024: Acquisitions, which would introduce reforms to the country's merger control regulations. The proposed legislation aims to amend …