Australian Competition Tribunal
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The Australian Competition Tribunal is an independent statutory review body, legislated by part III of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010.[1] The Tribunal was originally established under the Trade Practices Act 1965 (Cth). Its members consist of judges drawn from the Federal Court of Australia.[2] The Tribunal reviews merger authorisation determinations made by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).[3]
Role
[edit | edit source]Mergers and acquisitions are an important aspect of economies.[4] The primary function of the Tribunal is to hear applications for the review of determinations made by the ACCC, and is empowered to:
- review the grant or refusal by the ACCC in granting or refusing authorisation for a company merger or acquisition[5]
- perform the functions and powers of the ACCC in conducting such a review.[6]
References
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- ^ Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) s 31.
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- ^ Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) s 102.
- ^ Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) s 102(1).