Section 51ABRACompetition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)

Circumstances in which acquisitions are not required to be notified

(1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine circumstances for the purposes of subparagraph 51ABO(c)(i) in relation to an acquisition.

(2) Without limiting subsection (1) of this section, the Minister may determine circumstances under that subsection that existed to any extent, or that relate to something that occurred, before 1 January 2026.

(3) To avoid doubt, an instrument made under subsection (1) does not affect the meaning of substantially lessening competition.

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