On 30 August 2024, Treasury released the merger notification thresholds consultation paper. Following consultation, the government has announced that there will be general notification thresholds that apply, in conjunction with additional targeted notification requirements that capture other high-risk acquisitions. Treasury will consult on further detail on the notification thresholds through the development of subordinate legislation (in the form of legislative instruments) later in 2024–25.
We recommend that relevant staff are aware of general notification thresholds and additional targeted notification requirements that capture other high-risk acquisitions.