New FAQs now available (voluntary notifications from 1 July 2025)

The ACCC has published an updated version of the frequently asked questions (FAQs) about merger reform document.

The FAQs now outline information about:

• how to lodge voluntary notifications from 1 July 2025
• pre-notification
• section 155 notices
• acquisitions that are below the notification thresholds
• the effective notification date

These FAQs may continue to be amended from time to time to reflect the experience during the transition period. The information reflects the ACCC's views at the time of publication, but they are intended to be indicative only and may change over time.

How to lodge voluntary notifications from 1 July 2025

We will soon be moving to an online acquisitions portal for businesses to lodge notifications and requests for pre-notification engagement. In the interim, you can email your notification and requests for pre-notification engagement to notify-an-acquisition@accc.gov.au.

Before lodging your notification, check the ACCC website for the latest information about how to notify and pay any applicable fees.

Once available, businesses will use the online acquisitions portal to:

• notify an acquisition
• provide payment information (if applicable)

Acquisitions register

From 1 July 2025, the acquisitions register will be available at http://www.accc.gov.au/acquisitions-register. It will provide transparency of all notified acquisitions, including:

• key details for each notified acquisition
• the stage in the assessment process
• when consultation is open
• a record of ACCC decisions and reasons

Informal merger review

There is no change to the current process or contact points for requesting informal merger review. The public informal merger reviews register is also unchanged.

Enquiries

If you have a question about merger reform or the new merger control process, email mergerreforminfo@accc.gov.au.