( July 29, 2026, 05:56 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Australian workforce-provider Protech Group's proposed acquisition of rail-safety services company ActivateRail is under review by Australia's competition watchdog. The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission on Tuesday said Protech supplies workforce services across industries including rail, construction, mining, renewables and infrastructure, while ActivateRail provides rail safety, site management and supervision services to utilities, engineering firms and professional services organizations. The regulator is seeking feedback on the transaction via a questionnaire until Aug 5, with a Phase 1 decision due by Sept. 8.Statement follows. Questionnaire attached....
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