Latest Australian Competition And Consumer Commission News

Advent Energy, in which MEC Resources holds a 37.95% stake, will challenge a Federal Court judgment on the PEP11 offshore gas exploration permit, with its subsidiary Asset Energy leading the appeal.

Peter Warren Automotive’s planned acquisition of Wakeling Automotive hits a regulatory and timing impasse as vendors refuse to extend the deal’s Sunset Date despite ACCC application adjustments.

The ACCC has stepped in to prevent Coles from acquiring a leasehold for a new supermarket and liquor store in Kalgoorlie, citing risks of reduced competition and the potential exit of an independent rival.

The ACCC has rejected Coles’ plan to acquire a leasehold for a new supermarket and liquor store in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, citing risks of reduced competition and the potential exit of an independent rival.

Ampol has finalized its $1.165 billion acquisition of EG Australia, adding around 480 sites and 4,200 employees to its retail footprint. The deal is expected to deliver $65-80 million in synergies and boost earnings per share.

Elders Limited has finalised the sale of Killara Feedlot to Australian Meat Group, marking a key step in its strategy to reduce net debt.

Forrestania Resources is set to acquire the Edna May Gold Hub from Ramelius Resources for A$300 million, including a 2.9Mtpa mill and a 945,000-ounce gold resource, aiming to restart processing by mid-2027.

Forrestania Resources is set to acquire Ramelius Resources’ Edna May Gold Hub for A$300 million, aiming to restart the 2.9Mtpa Edna May mill by mid-2027 and expand its processing capacity.

HMC Capital has cleared key regulatory hurdles and locked in a $603 million investment from KKR, trimming its stake in the energy platform now rebranded as Illuma Energy. The deal paves the way for expanded battery storage projects and underpins a targeted development milestone in 2026.

Credit Clear's subsidiaries ARMA and Force Legal are defending allegations by the ACCC of Australian Consumer Law breaches related to debt collection communications over a three-year period.

HiTech Group Australia has tabled a conditional $15 million offer to acquire selected assets and employees from Hudson Global Resources, targeting the UpperGround business. The deal hinges on creditor approval, regulatory clearance, and financing, with payments structured across upfront, conditional, and deferred components.

ClearView Wealth has lodged its Scheme Booklet with ASIC, outlining Zurich's $0.65-per-share takeover offer and setting the stage for a pivotal shareholder vote on 27 July 2026.