Section 657HCorporations Act 2001 (Cth)

ASIC may publish report about application to Takeovers Panel or Court

(1) ASIC may publish a report, statement or notice in relation to an application it has made for:

(a) a declaration of unacceptable circumstances under section 657A; or

(b) an order under subsection 657D(2); or

(c) an order under section 657E; or

(d) review under section 657EA of a decision of the Takeovers Panel; or

(e) an order under section 657G to secure compliance with an order made under subsection 657D(2) or section 657E.

(2) The report, statement or notice must:

(a) state that the application has been made; and

(b) name the company; and

(c) if ASIC considers that the report, statement or notice should name any other person to whom the declaration would relate or the order would be directed—name that other person.

(3) The report, statement or notice may be published in any way that ASIC thinks appropriate. It need not be in writing.

(4) This section does not limit a function or power of ASIC, the Takeovers Panel or any other person or body.

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