Parties to the Dialogue / Instagram dispute have reached a confidential settlement; the hearing that was scheduled to run until 18 September has been adjourned adjourned until 16 October 2026.

Commissioner Woodward spoke to the LCA Competition and Consumer Workshop about the ACCC’s role in enforcing competition laws and discussed recent enforcement action and future strategies.

Ms Cass-Gottlieb discussed a range of issues, including digital disruption and market complexity and the new merger control regime

The authorisation operates until 30 September 2032 and relates to Google Play service fees and alternative payment options.

No Adverse Costs Order (NACO) made in misuse of market power proceedings: Woodman Beenleigh Pty Ltd v Bunnings Group Limited (no adverse costs order) [2026] FCA 1231 (Justice Bromwich)

Proposed merger may SLC and requires Phase 2 review.

Second determination under new regime that merger must not be put into effect; involves proposal for MicroStar (Kegstar’) to acquire Konvoy’s assets, with those two companies being the only providers of keg pooling services in Australia.

Merger approved with divestiture conditions

The ACCC has published data on the first year of the new merger control regime (the first six months being voluntary).

Proposed merger requires may SLC and requires Phase 2 review.

Coles has applied for a review of the ACCC’s acquisition determination.

Proposed merger requires may SLC and requires Phase 2 review.