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Bill introduces critical changes to Australia’s merger control regime

Date published 7 July 2026
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Proposed changes to Australia's merger regime will modify the legal consequences of failing to notify, clarify the 'control' exemption and introduce a mechanism to extend ACCC approvals that have become 'stale'. We examine what these changes mean for businesses undertaking acquisitions.
 

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