Australia's transition from a voluntary to a mandatory merger regime has formally commenced. Mandatory approval of transactions that meet notification thresholds is required from 1 January 2026. To facilitate the transition,...more
Australia’s mandatory suspensory merger control regime will come into force on 1 January 2026 following the passing of legislation by both houses of Parliament, representing a major shift for businesses, their advisors and...more
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Australia’s shift to a mandatory merger control regime has reached another milestone with the Government introducing the proposed laws into Parliament on 10 October 2024. If enacted, notifiable transactions that trigger...more
On Friday 30 August 2024 the Australian Government released its much-anticipated proposed mandatory merger notification thresholds, marking a significant milestone in Australia’s shift to a mandatory merger regime.
The...more