From 1 January 2026, a new mandatory merger control regime will commence, requiring parties to notify the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) of proposed acquisitions that meet specified thresholds.

In advance of this commencement, from 1 July 2025, investors will have the option to voluntarily notify the ACCC of proposed acquisitions under the new regime. The Foreign Investment Portal is being updated to facilitate this voluntary notification process.

Further information about the new merger control framework and its implementation is available on our website.