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Key issues in designing a mandatory merger regime for a modern economy
In this Insight, we examine what the ACCC has put forward so far and the implications, drawing on the experience and architecture of regimes overseas. ...
Australia's new unfair trading practices regime: what businesses need to know
Federal Parliament has passed new laws introducing a general prohibition on unfair trading practices, and specific obligations targeting drip pricing and subscriptions. The Australian Consumer Law (th ...
Notified, stayed, stale—new voiding rules in Australia’s merger regime require a closer look
The Federal Government has introduced a Bill to amend the new mandatory merger notification regime. The changes address two of the regime's most contentious aspects: the automatic voiding of acquisiti ...
Feta, Ouzo, Glera: key changes under the Australia–EU trade agreements
Under the draft Australia-European Union Free Trade Agreement, Australia has agreed to protect hundreds of terms relating to food, beverage and agricultural products of European origin. As a result, t ...
Recent trends in food, beverage and agribusiness M&A, and what's ahead for 2026
The food, beverage and agribusiness sector has demonstrated remarkable resilience in the face of shifting market conditions and uncertain global headwinds, with disclosed deal values more than doublin ...
Shaping the next wave of compliance and enforcement: inside the ACCC’s 2026/2027 enforcement priorities
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has reaffirmed its proactive enforcement stance through the release of its 2026–2027 enforcement priorities, announced by Chair Gina Cas ...
Unfair trading practices: Treasury unveils blueprint for new regime
Treasury has released draft laws introducing a new general prohibition on unfair trading practices and specific obligations targeting drip pricing and subscriptions. As foreshadowed by government, the ...
Allens advises on Bradfield City's first land release
The First Land Release, known as Superlot 1, forms part of the Western Sydney Aerotropolis, which is set to become a hub for tourism, entertainment, culture, innovation and community. Led by the ...
The impact of the ACCC mandatory merger regime on real estate transactions
The final regulations for the new merger regime were released in December and included changes to the asset, serial acquisition and control thresholds and expanded exemptions. The majority of the amen ...
Merger reforms: a mandatory and suspensory merger regime with the ACCC as decision maker
The final regulations for Australia's new merger regime have been released. The regime applies to any deals closing on or after 1 January 2026. The latest version includes changes to the asset, s ...