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Latest News and Developments
28 October 2008 - New air cartel case launched by ACCC
The ACCC has instituted separate proceedings against Qantas and British Airways seeking penalties for alleged price fixing relating to the carriage of cargo. See ACCC Press Release.
| New Criminal Cartel Bill released On 27 October 2008 Chris Bowen MP released the Exposure Draft Trade Practices Amendment (Cartel Conduct and Other Measures) Bill 2008. The bill provides for up to 10 years imprisonment from cartel conduct and omits the 'dishonesty' requirement that was included in the intial exposure draft bill to distinguish 'serious' from other cartel conduct. |
1 October 2008 - BHP takeover of Rio given green light by ACCC
The ACCC has raised no objections to BHP's proposed hostile takeover of Rio Tinto. See ACCC Press Release. Full reasons are available from the ACCC's Public Assessment page.
| 16 Septmember - Predatory Pricing changes defeated in Senate (16 September) Click here for more |
15 September 2008 - New s 46 proceedings against Cement Australia
The ACCC has launched a s 46 action against Cement Australia and Pozzolanic Enterprises (related companies) alleging two breaches of s 46 relating to a contract to acquire flyash (a by-product of burning black coal which can be used as a partial substitute for cement) from Millmerran Power Station. It is alleged that the companies had no need for the flyash and took advantage of their market power 'for the purpsoe of preventing entry and competitive conduct in the relevant concrete-grade flyash market'. A directions hearing has been set for 31 October. Read ACCC Press Release.
| 1 September 2008 - Creeping acqusitions The Government has released its Discussion Paper on Creeping Acquisitions which was open for comment until 10 October |
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This site is designed to provide resources relating to Australia's competition laws. It includes breaking news, publications, links to relevant cases and legislation and other key resources.
For comments, suggestions or notification of dead links please contact Julie Clarke. School of Law Ph: +61 3 5227 2742 Email: jclarke@deakin.edu.au International: International Competition Law |
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