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Australias merger rules will be reformed in a bid to boost competition and productivity in the economy.

How the treasurer’s merger reforms end up working in practice will be known in just a few years. Whether they achieve their economic objective will not be known for decades.

The ACCC will be able to block serial acquisitions and those that entrench the market power of big players, but Jim Chalmers rejected a “presumptive ban” on mergers.

Assistant minister for competition will consult on regulating non-compete clauses after finding young, low-paid workers are being threatened for switching jobs.

As we move into 2024, legislative reform is on the minds of competition regulators in the region as they turn to competition policy to address perceived challenges in market structures...

Treasurer says highest annual growth since 2009 ‘encouraging’ but expresses concern over non-compete clauses for employees

A little competition goes a long way in bringing airfares down, based on fresh research from a federal task force.

Some Australians are paying more to fly domestically than they are internationally. This is what could help bring airfares down, according to new research.

Research shows that airlines charge higher ticket prices in the absence of competition. Assistant Minister for Competition Andrew Leigh emphasizes the importance of competition in the aviation industry.