Review of the Clearance and Authorisation Provisions under the Commerce Act 1986: Discussion Document

May 2007

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On 29 May 2007 Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel released a discussion document reviewing the Authorisation and Clearance provisions of the Commerce Act.

This discussion document relates to sections 58-69B of Part 5 of the Commerce Act which contain provisions relating to the authorisation and clearance of business acquisitions and restrictive trade practices. Authorisation is able to be sought for most types of practices and business acquisitions substantially lessening competition, if sufficient benefits to the public are shown that outweigh any detriments arising from the practice. Clearance is able to be sought for business acquisitions that may or may not substantially lessen competition.

The discussion document is seeking feedback from all interested parties on a range of issues relating to the authorisation and clearance provisions (Part 5) of the Commerce Act. Submissions are due on 10 August 2007.

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