ACCC submission to the review of the Trade Practices Act

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ACCC submission to the review of the Trade Practices Act

Date published: 30^th June 2002

Topics addressed by the ACCC in its submission to the review of the Trade Practices Act include:

the introduction of criminal sanctions for cartels
an effects test and cease and desist power to combat misuse of market power under s. 46
the authorisation of collective bargaining by small business
review of merger provisions and procedures
the adequacy of the Act in providing protection of the affairs and reputations of individuals and corporations.

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