Recommendations
1 That the ACCC investigate mechanisms whereby the process of accepting
s.87B undertakings in merger cases can be made more transparent and that
the ACCC report on this investigation to this Committee at a public hearing
when the Committee reviews the ACCC's 1996-97 annual report. (paragraph
4.5)
2 That the Treasurer initiate a study of the extent to which the benefits
of competition are flowing to rural and regional Australia. (paragraph
4.13)
3 That the ACCC give a higher priority to monitoring and evaluation
of the impact of its merger decisions on market competition and that the
ACCC report on its findings on a regular basis. (paragraph 4.22)
4 That the Treasurer consult with business and industry, the community
and the ACCC to ascertain an appropriate means by which the general impact
on competition and benefits to the community, of the ACCC's merger decisions,
could be reviewed over the medium to long term. (paragraph 4.23)
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