Section 51ABG — Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)

When notifications become stale

A notification of an acquisition becomes stale 12 months after the time (if any) at which the Commission:

(a) unless paragraph (b) of this section applies—makes a determination under paragraph 51ABZE(1)(a) in respect of the notification; or

(b) if the Commission makes a determination under paragraph 51ABZW(1)(a) in respect of a public benefit application that relates to the notification—makes that determination.

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Related sections

s 51ABD — Internal restructures and reorganisations
s 51ABE — When acquisitions are stayed
s 51ABF — When notifications have been finally considered
s 51ABH — When notified acquisitions are subject to conditions
s 51ABI — Parties to acquisitions
s 51ABJ — Meaning of Chapter 6 entity

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