competition law

ACCC authorises Brookfield / Origin acquisition on the basis that public benefits based on decarbonisation commitments outweigh competition impacts ...

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On 19 July 2023, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) (Agencies) jointly released a draft of their updated Merger Guidelines for public comment (Guidelines). The Guidelines will consolidate, revise...

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Changes to the ‘ACCC immunity and cooperation policy: frequently asked questions’ increase the price of immunity...

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FORE! LIV Golfers hit back at the PGA Tour

August 11, 2022 | 0 Comments

LIV Golf tour players commence court proceedings against the PGA Tour alleging anti-competitive behaviour...

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Ace or Duff?

July 15, 2022 | 0 Comments

US Department of Justice investigates the PGA Tour over antitrust concerns...

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Federal Court finds merger documents provided to ACCC are admissible in subsequent and unrelated civil cartel prosecution...

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Peters Ice Cream gets its just desserts

April 13, 2022 | 0 Comments

Peters Ice Cream admits to engaging in exclusive dealing and agrees to the imposition of a $12 million pecuniary penalty. ...

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boycott

ACCC Constructs Successful Boycott Case

March 3, 2022 | 0 Comments

The ACCC has continued to build on its efforts in the construction industry with recent success in proceedings against construction company Hutchinson and the CFMMEU.  The result is a much-needed win for the ACCC after a...

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The ACCC has commenced proceedings in the Federal Court against Peters Ice Cream) in the first exclusive dealing action commenced by the ACCC in approximately two years....

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ACCC and other competition authorities sign MOU to cooperate...

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