The Competitive Edge with Gilbert + Tobin

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 exami…

The Competition and Consumer Amendment (Responding to Exceptional Circumstances) Bill 2026 ( Act ) commenced on 27 May 2026. It introduces an expedited process that enables the ACCC to authorise coordination between competitors in emergency

Treasury has now revealed how the Scams Prevention Framework will work in practice and proposed a new feature, a reimbursement scheme with a $3,000 threshold and equal liability model which will fundamentally change the commercial risk land…

Australia’s new merger regime came into effect from 1 January 2026 which introduces a mandatory and suspensory regime. The regime introduces special obligations applying to major supermarkets which are discussed in this article.

From 1 January 2026, Australia’s new mandatory merger notification regime took effect, representing the biggest change to merger regulation in decades. The reforms require parties to notify the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission…

Australia’s new merger regime came into effect on 1 January 2026, introducing a mandatory notification process with serious consequences for a breach. This article sets out key takeaways for private equity investors as you plan for deals un…

Welcome to our annual Competition and Consumer Insights report. Each year, we outline the key developments in Australian competition law and what they might mean for you in the next 12 months.

Australia’s exposure draft unfair trading laws propose a new prohibition, subscription rules and drip pricing reforms. Read more at Gilbert + Tobin.

Cautious optimism is returning to Australian M&A. While deal volumes remain below pre-2022 levels, conditions are aligning for a stronger cycle through late 2025 and into 2026.

Australia is undergoing significant transformation of its merger control regime, with sweeping reforms set to impact all sectors. Several of the changes have important implications for intellectual property (IP) transactions and will requir…

In June 2025, the ACCC published updated guidance for data providers regarding the Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Information Scheme – Australia’s first right to repair law for motor vehicles. We outline the policy backdrop, scope, key

The ACCC’s new merger regime captures its first filings, with two lease agreements on the Acquisitions Register highlighting its broadened scope. Visit Gilbert + Tobin for more.

Who should fund energy grid resilience in an era of rising threats? This article explores security, costs, and funding models for safeguarding Australia's energy future. Visit Gilbert + Tobin for more.

On 12 August 2025, the Federal Court of Australia found Apple and Google engaged in a misuse of market power in breach of s 46 of the Competition and Consumer Act (CCA) by restricting the use of alternative app distribution methods and in-a…

Australia is on the cusp of a significant transformation of its merger control regime, with sweeping reforms set to impact all sectors. Charities and not-for-profits are not exempt. The data indicates that mergers and acquisitions are incre…