Progress

Current status
concluded
29 Feb 2024 concluded
16 Jan 2024 processing consultation
20 Dec 2023 in consultation

Scope

Implementers
Australia
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Merger control regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
infrastructure provider: other
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

29 Feb 2024
concluded

Closed ACCC investigation in Westpac's Proposed Acquisition of HealthPoint

On 29 February 2024, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) closed the investigation into Westpac's proposed acquisition of HealthPoint, which provides a payment application. The ACCC approved the proposed acquisition of HealthPoi…

Source
Event type investigation
Action type closure
Government branch executive
Government body competition authority
16 Jan 2024
processing consultation

Closed Consultation on ACCC investigation into Westpac's Proposed Acquisition of HealthPoint

On 16 January 2024, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) closed its consultation on the proposed acquisition of HealthPoint by Westpac Investment Vehicle Pty Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Westpac Banking Corporation. The ACC…

Source
Event type investigation
Action type consultation closed
Government branch executive
Government body competition authority
20 Dec 2023
in consultation

Opened consultation on ACCC investigation into Westpac's Proposed Acquisition of HealthPoint

On 20 December 2023, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) opened a consultation concerning the proposed acquisition of HealthPoint by Westpac Investment Vehicle Pty Ltd (Westpac), a wholly owned subsidiary of Westpac Banking Cor…

Source
Event type investigation
Action type consultation opened
Government branch executive
Government body competition authority