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First ACCC Rejection Under Australia’s New Merger Regime: What It Means For Supermarkets And Their Landlords
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued its first formal rejection under the country's new mandatory merger regime, blocking Coles' proposed acquisition of a leasehold interest for a supermarket development in Kalgoorlie. This landmark decision signals a significant shift in how regulators will scrutinize supermarket expansion projects, particularly in regional markets, and raises critical questions about the competitive implications of greenfield developments that don't involve acquir
Australia Anti-trust
HR
Holding Redlich
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Merger Reform Update: 'Targeted Refinements' Take The Sharpest Edges Off Australia's New Merger Regime
Australia's proposed amendments to its mandatory merger control regime aim to address problematic features that have led to over-capture of unproblematic deals in the first six months of operation. The changes introduce a court-supervised 'voidable' model replacing automatic voiding, clarify the 'control' exemption to reduce capture of benign minority acquisitions, and allow parties to extend ACCC approvals beyond the 12-month mark.
Australia Anti-trust
CC
Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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Competition And Consumer Law Round-Up - May 2026
This edition of the K&L Gates Competition & Consumer Law Round-Up examines recent enforcement actions by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, including significant penalties against major retailers for misleading pricing practices. The newsletter also covers merger reviews, collective bargaining authorisations, and emerging regulatory developments affecting competition and consumer protection in Australia.
Australia Anti-trust
KG
K&L Gates LLP
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First ACCC Rejection Under Australia’s New Merger Regime: What It Means For Supermarkets And Their Landlords
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued its first formal rejection under the country's new mandatory merger regime, blocking Coles' proposed acquisition of a leasehold interest for a supermarket development in Kalgoorlie. This landmark decision signals a significant shift in how regulators will scrutinize supermarket expansion projects, particularly in regional markets, and raises critical questions about the competitive implications of greenfield developments that don't involve acquir
Australia Anti-trust
HR
Holding Redlich
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Implied Waiver Of Legal Professional Privilege: Key Lessons From Mastercard V ACCC
The Full Federal Court's decision in Mastercard v ACCC establishes critical boundaries for legal professional privilege in regulatory disputes, examining when affidavit evidence about corporate purpose and strategy can trigger implied waiver. This case demonstrates how seemingly routine procedural steps in litigation can unexpectedly expose privileged communications to disclosure, with significant implications for how corporations manage evidence in regulatory investigations.
Australia Litigation
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Holding Redlich
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