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New rules, new risks: Australia's new merger regime has officially commenced
Australia is transitioning to a new mandatory and suspensory merger regime. Acquisitions that come into effect on or after 1 January 2026 and that satisfy the relevant criteria must first be notified to, and cleared by, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). ...
ASIC’s private markets push: what industry should prepare for
ASIC is taking an open and collaborative approach with industry to Australia's private markets, as it seeks to understand the private capital landscape. It has said it is open to all actionable ideas that are within ASIC's 'gift to give' and welcomed the industry feedback it has received to date. ...
Allens advises IAG on $1.35bn strategic alliance with RAC WA
The partnership sees IAG acquire the RAC WA Insurance business and enter into a 20-year exclusive distribution agreement for RAC-branded home, motor and niche insurance products. 'We are delighted ...
High Court dismisses ACCC's anticompetitive claim, clarifying when an 'understanding' exists
The High Court of Australia has handed down a significant decision, dismissing the ACCC's appeal against a ruling of the Full Federal Court in proceedings involving the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union and construction company J Hutchinson Pty Ltd. ...
Allens advises News Corp on $3.4 billion Foxtel sale
DAZN will take full ownership of Foxtel in the transaction valued at $3.4 billion. As part of the deal, News Corp and Telstra, the current owners of Foxtel, will receive minority stakes in DAZN and ...
Changing customer service levels: a lesson in consumer law risks
On 21 February 2025, the Federal Court of Australia handed down its decision in Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v Telstra Limited [2025] FCA 93. The Court found Telstra misled nearly 9000 customers via its Belong broadband service by failing to inform them of a reduction ...
The proof is in the process: an update on how the new merger regime will work
With Treasury's release of the Ministerial instrument containing the notification thresholds and the ACCC's release of various process guidelines, we now have some long-awaited clarity on how the new merger regime will work. ...
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. ...
2024 retail webinar: unfair dealings, data compliance and IP challenges
Covered in this webinar: Competition and consumer law update: the ACCC's focus on unfair dealings. Technology: how retailers can leverage data-driven personalised marketing while navigating spam compliance and a changing privacy regulatory landscape. Intellectual property: the rise of 'dupe culture', and liability for IP infringements by third-party service providers. ...
The future of mergers in Australia
Australia's merger regime is set for a major overhaul, with reforms coming into effect for deals closing or completing on or after 1 January 2026, impacting transaction timelines from mid-2025. These changes will introduce a single mandatory and suspensory administrative process, replacing the current framework. ...