Description

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission adopted merger assessment guidelines

On 20 June 2025, the Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) adopted merger assessment guidelines setting out the analytical framework for the mandatory merger control regime. The guidelines describe how the ACCC assesses acquisitions under the r…

Scope

Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Merger control regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority

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2025-03-20
in consultation

On 20 March 2025, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) initiated a public cons…

2025-04-17
processing consultation

On 17 April 2025, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) closes its consultation…

2025-06-20
adopted

On 20 June 2025, the Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) adopted merger assessment guideline…