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December 2001

Commerce Commission releases its decision on TelstraSaturn: www.comcom.govt.nz

24 December 2001

The Commerce Commission has released the public copy of its decision to clear TelstraSaturn Limited to acquire CLEAR Communications Limited.

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Commerce Commission releases draft discussion paper on its role within the Telecommunications Act 2001

21 December 2001

The Commerce Commission today released for external comment a draft discussion paper on its role within the Telecommunications Act 2001.

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Commission appoints consultants to assist with new telecommunications responsibilities

20 December 2001

The Commerce Commission's preparation for its new responsibilities within the Telecommunications Act 2001 moves forward with the appointment of consultants to assist with four major projects.

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TelstraSaturn receives Commerce Commission clearance

7 December 2001

The Commerce Commission has cleared Telstra Corporation Limited or TelstraSaturn Limited to acquire the share capital of CLEAR Communications Limited or the business conducted by CLEAR.

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September 2001

Commission issues RFPs on new telecommunications regime

11 September 2001

The Commerce Commission has issued four requests for proposals (RFP) seeking responses from industry experts to assist with its new functions under the proposed telecommunications regime.

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June 2001

Commerce Commission outlines challenges in new telecommunications regulatory regime

12 June 2001

Speaking to a Telecommunications Industry Reform conference in Wellington today, the Chair of the Commerce Commission, John Belgrave highlighted the potential challenges the Commission and the Telecommunications Commissioner will face once functions under the Telecommunications Bill are enacted. The Bill is presently before the Commerce Select committee. Once enacted, the functions of the regime may include:

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March 2001

Commission clears Telecom to acquire radio frequency rights

15 March 2001

The Commerce Commission today cleared Telecom to acquire the management rights and licences for which it was the successful bidder in the recent auction of radio frequency spectrum.

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Commerce Commission committed to consultation on changes in responsibilities

12 March 2001

Proposed changes to the Commerce Commission's responsibilities will impact across the economy. The Commission is committed to wide ranging consultation about how it will implement these changes.

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