ARM and Allen penalised for an attempt to induce a cartel; conduct involved bid rigging of a tender at Charles Darwin University

ACCC sets out its proposals for changes to merger laws and process

The KWM discuss the ACCC’s continued (but refined) push for a mandatory merger notification regime.

Issues paper released for September 2023 interim report

CEDA speech on enforcement priorities

The guilty pleas relate to allegations that Aussie Skips and Bingo Industries agreed to increase and fix prices for the supply of skip bins and related services.

The Full Federal Court has dismissed an appeal by the ACCC in its proceedings against NSW Ports.

ACCC alleges bid rigging and price fixing in relation to tender to supply equipment.

Listen to a neat 23min Podcast discussing the December 2022 judgment of the Federal Court dismissing the ACCC’s misleading conduct case against Google.

ACCC does not object to collective bargaining notification

Lowe commences five year term at ACCC

‘I’ve seen lives destroyed’ - Jessica Yun examines Delia Rickard’s time at the ACCC fighting scammers.

The ACCC is seeking views on a proposed divestiture undertaking relating to Sika’s proposed acquisition of MBCC Group.

NQ Cranes admit cartel conduct.

ACCC accepts court enforceable undertaking from Lawn Solutions to address concerns about concerted practices.

Treasury Laws Amendment (More Competition, Better Prices) Bill 2022 received Royal Assent.

The Treasury Laws Amendment (More Competition, Better Prices) Bill 2022 passes both Houses of Parliament

The ACCC has outlined preliminary concerns with the proposed acquisition by Forestry Corporation of New South Wales of the assets of Hume Forests Ltd.

Bingo’s former manager and CEO has pleaded guilty to cartel offences.

The Governor General has appointed Catriona Lowe as the next Deputy Chair of the ACCC commencing January 2023.