Business Competition

Consumers benefit from markets that are dynamic and efficient with the result that goods and services are provided at competitive prices.

Cartel Leniency Policy

The Cartel Leniency Policy explains how a company or an individual can apply for conditional immunity or formal cooperation in relation to cartel conduct.

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Exemptions under the Commerce Act

Price fixing

Cartel Leniency

 

    • Enforcement Criteria

      The Commerce Commission applies the following enforcement criteria: extent of detriment, seriousness of conduct and public interest.

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      Cartel Leniency Policy

      The Cartel Leniency Policy explains how a company or an individual can apply for conditional immunity or formal cooperation in relation to cartel conduct.

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      Public Registers

                   Mergers and acquisitions clearances

                   Mergers and acquisitions authorisations

                   Anti-competitive practices authorisations

                   Commerce Act enforcement actions

 

Mergers and Acquisitions

The Commerce Commission has both an enforcement and adjudication role in relation to mergers and acquisitions under the Commerce Act.

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Anti-competitive Practices

The Commerce Act prohibits anti-competitive agreements between firms such as agreements to fix prices or to carve up markets. It also makes it illegal for companies to take advantage of a substantial degree of market power for an anti competitive purpose.

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Competition Downloads

The complete list of currently available Competition resources available as PDF downloads.

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Competition Enforcement Outcomes