The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission released updated Merger Assessment Guidelines in June. Chris Whelan and Chris Hart of RBB Economics join the podcast to discuss the strengths and limitations of the revised guidelines, whether (and how) they differ from the draft set out for public comment, and issues that will need clarification and development over the next few years by the ACCC. Links: Draft Merger Assessment Guidelines, Comments by RBB Economics (https://tinyurl.com/2ymbpmd4) Proposed Changes to the SLC Test: Economic Considerations (https://tinyurl.com/3wrtcda4) Comments of TechFreedom on the Draft Merger Assessment Guidelines (ACCC) (https://tinyurl.com/3a5d2xsn)
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission released updated Merger Assessment Guidelines in June. Chris Whelan and Chris Hart of RBB Economics join the podcast to discuss the strengths and limitations of the revised guidelines, whether (and how) they differ from the draft set out for public comment, and issues that will need clarification and development over the next few years by the ACCC.
Links:
Draft Merger Assessment Guidelines, Comments by RBB Economics (April 17, 2025)
Proposed Changes to the SLC Test: Economic Considerations (August 16, 2024)
Comments of TechFreedom on the Draft Merger Assessment Guidelines (ACCC) (April 24, 2025)