Australia: Australian Competition and Consumer Commission merger process guidelines
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Australian Competition and Consumer Commission adopted Interim merger process guidelines
On 3 December 2025, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) adopted the Interim merger process guidelines to outline the procedures for the mandatory merger control regime scheduled to commence on 1 January 2026. The aim of the gui…
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission closes consultation on draft merger process guidelines
On 28 April 2025, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) closes its consultation on the draft Merger Process Guidelines. The draft outlines procedures under Australia’s forthcoming mandatory merger control regime, applicable to ac…
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission opened consultation on draft merger process guidelines
On 27 March 2025, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) opened a consultation on its draft Merger Process Guidelines. The draft outlines procedures under Australia’s forthcoming mandatory merger control regime, applicable to acqu…