Proposed changes to Australia's merger-law instrument focus on control, waivers
( October 21, 2025, 05:34 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Legislative changes to Australia’s new merger regime put forward by the government would clarify what transactions would be considered as leading to control of a targeted company, while also clarifying the response of the antitrust enforcer to a waiver application lodged by dealmakers. The draft legislation is designed to clarify aspects of the review of notifiable deals carried out by the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission. The proposed changes to the merger-notification waiver and control instrument will be open for public comment until Nov. 3, ahead of the new mandatory and suspensory notification regime’s full implementation on Jan. 1, 2026.The draft legislation is attached; the feedback page is here. ...
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