By Sharon Henrick, King & Wood Mallesons’ Sydney Office

henrick_sAustralia’s competition policy framework and laws are currently undergoing a wide-ranging review – the first comprehensive independent review of Australia’s competition framework since 2003. We explain the key developments and recommendations to date.

Background

In its 2013 election campaign, the Coalition of Australia’s Liberal and National political parties proposed a ‘root and branch’ review of competition laws in Australia within its first 100 days of government.
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作者:Sharon Henrick 金杜律师事务所悉尼办公室

henrick_s目前,澳大利亚的竞争政策框架和法律正在接受广泛审查——这是自2003年以来首次对澳大利亚竞争框架进行的全面和独立的审查。我们将对截至目前为止的关键发展和建议进行解释。

背景

在2013年竞选中,澳大利亚自由党和国家党联盟提议在其执政的前百日内对澳大利亚竞争法进行“彻底性”审查。

2013年12月,在联盟获选成为执政党后,联盟发布了对澳大利亚竞争法进行广泛审查的参考条款草案。2014年3月,联盟发布了参考条款终稿并公布了审查小组成员名单。
Continue Reading 改革澳大利亚竞争格局:“彻底性”审查开始取得成果