Julie Clarke 10/6/26 Julie Clarke 10/6/26

ACCC authorises collective bargaining by members of Australian Hotels Association

Authorisation granted until 2 July 2036.

Julie Clarke 3/6/26 Julie Clarke 3/6/26

ACCC approves Ampol’s acquisition of EG Group, subject to conditions

ACCC approves first phase 2 merger review, subject to conditions.

Julie Clarke 2/6/26 Julie Clarke 2/6/26

Phase 2 Merger Review for proposed car dealership acquisition

Peter Warren's proposed acquisition of 30 new car dealership sites from Wakeling Automotive requires Phase 2 review.

Julie Clarke 30/4/26 Julie Clarke 30/4/26

ACCC issues draft determination in Screen Producers Australia collective negotiation authorisation application

ACCC proposes not to approve authorisation for Screen Producers Australia to collectively negotiate

Julie Clarke 21/4/26 Julie Clarke 21/4/26

ACCC granted leave to intervene in Epic v Apple proceedings

ACCC given leave to intervene in relation to penalties in Epic case against Apple re Fortnite

Julie Clarke 15/4/26 Julie Clarke 15/4/26

Countrywide Australasia collective bargaining authorisation granted until 2031

ACCC grants authorisation for Countrywide Australasia to collectively bargain until 2031

Julie Clarke 19/2/26 Julie Clarke 19/2/26

ACCC Enforcement Priorities 2026-27

ACCC Enforcement Priorities 2026-2027 announced

Julie Clarke 21/1/26 Julie Clarke 21/1/26

ACCC makes first Phase 2 merger referral

The ACCC has referred Ampol’s proposed acquisition of EG Group Australia and EG AsiaPac Holdings to phase 2 for in depth assessment.

Julie Clarke 5/12/25 Julie Clarke 5/12/25

ACCC updates sustainability collaborations guide for business

ACCC: Sustainability collaborations and Australian competition law - a guide for business (updated 5 December 2025)

Julie Clarke 10/7/25 Julie Clarke 10/7/25

ACCC authorises collaboration on sustainable finance initiatives

Conditional authorisation granted for Australian Sustainable Finance Institute Limited in relation to sustainable finance solutions (5 years).

Julie Clarke 17/4/25 Julie Clarke 17/4/25

Court finds Qteq attempted to induce cartel arrangements

Qteq found guilty of cartel conduct

Julie Clarke 28/3/25 Julie Clarke 28/3/25

ACCC authorises Virgin Australian and Qatar Airways cooperation

Cooperation under integrated alliance authorised for five years.

Julie Clarke 18/12/24 Julie Clarke 18/12/24

ACCC updates cartel immunity policy

The revised policy increases “transparency and certainty about how the immunity program is administered” and clarifies requirements for applicants.

Julie Clarke 12/12/24 Julie Clarke 12/12/24

ACCC brings cartel proceedings against Spotless and Ventia

The ACCC alleges Spotless Facility Services Pty Ltd and Ventia Australia Pty Ltd and four senior executives engaged in price fixing relating to estate maintenance and operation services for the Department of Defence.

Julie Clarke 5/12/24 Julie Clarke 5/12/24

ACCC has concerns about Orikan’s proposed acquisition of Duncan

The ACCC has set out preliminary concerns with Orikan Group’s proposed acquisitions of Duncan Technologies

Julie Clarke 4/12/24 Julie Clarke 4/12/24

ACCC published 9th Digital Platform Services Inquiry Report

Report finds google still dominant in search despite regulatory and technical changes

Julie Clarke 3/12/24 Julie Clarke 3/12/24

Treasury Consultation on Digital Platforms

Treasury launches consultation on proposal paper (Digital Platforms - a proposed new digital competition regime)

Julie Clarke 29/11/24 Julie Clarke 29/11/24

Merger reform bill passes

Treasury Laws Amendment (Mergers and Acquisitions Reform) Bill 2024 passes Senate - now passed both houses

Julie Clarke 25/11/24 Julie Clarke 25/11/24

Merger Reform Bill Introduced in Senate

Treasury Laws Amendment (Mergers and Acquisitions Reform) Bill 2024 moves to Senate

Julie Clarke 10/10/24 Julie Clarke 10/10/24

Merger Reform Bill Introduced

Treasury Laws Amendment (Mergers and Acquisitions Reform) Bill 2024 into the Australian Parliament