Merger Clearance Reforms Hub

Merger control in Australia is set for a major overhaul, moving to a single mandatory and suspensory administrative regime. The new mandatory regime will apply to all deals closing or completing on or after 1 January 2026 (even if signed earlier). The ACCC will be transitioning to the new regime from July 2025, so it's important to start factoring it into transaction timelines now.

Keep across these changes and what they mean for your business and deal pipeline on our one-stop merger reforms hub. We'll be continually updating with new insights and analysis as we transition to the new regime, so check back in to keep up with the latest developments.

The legislation and guidelines

Get an overview of the legislation and guidelines.

ACCC releases eagerly anticipated merger guidelines for new merger regime

21 Mar 2025
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Don't risk re-notification: ACCC encourages merger parties to notify under new mandatory merger regime from 1 July 2025

04 Mar 2025
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Mandatory merger control has arrived

29 Nov 2024
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Other articles about the legislation and guidelines

 

Getting your deal over the line

How will merger clearance change after the reforms?

Additional scrutiny of restraints in sale agreements under the new mandatory merger regime

10 Mar 2025
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ACCC merger clearance reforms: How does the transition period affect your deal?

10 Mar 2025
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