Appendix A: Diagrammatic Representations of Actual and Possible Commerce Act Processes
Diagram One: Processes for Merger Clearance and Authorisation
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- 1. Statutory timeframe of 10 working days. Can be extended.
- 2. Statutory timeframe of 60 working days. Can be extended.
- 3. Conference if called by the Commission (unlikely),
- 4. Obtain information from interested parties
- 5. Undertakings may be offered
- * Substantial Lessening of Competition
- - - The applicant can apply for an authorisation
Diagram Two: Processes for Restrictive Trade Practices Authorisation and Proposed Clearance
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- 1. Statutory timeframe of 30 working days. Could be extended.
- 2. Conference if called by the Commission
- 3. Conference called by Commission or conference attendees
- 4. Obtain information from interested parties
- 5. Undertakings can be offered
- * Substantial Lessening of Competition
Diagram Three: Assessment Process for Australian Informal Merger Reviews
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Diagram Four: The Australian Collective Bargaining Notification Process
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