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Coles has argued that the competition regulator’s decision rejecting the supermarket giant's bid to lease a new site in Kalgoorlie, WA was based on a theory of harm that is novel under Australian law.
Coles has fired off Federal Court proceedings over the ACCC's decision to block its proposed acquisition of a leasehold interest in a supermarket and liquor store site in Kalgoorlie, one day after bringing proceedings at the Australian Competition Tribunal.
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Coles has asked the Australian Competition Tribunal to allow its proposed acquisition of a leasehold interest in a supermarket and liquor store site in Kalgoorlie to go ahead, saying the ACCC's determination "may have broader implications for future supermarket developments under the new merger regime".
Coles has asked a tribunal to clear its proposed acquisition of a leasehold interest in a supermarket and liquor store site in Kalgoorlie, arguing the ACCC's finding that it would substantially lessen competition was "not objectively correct".
Four class actions against retail and fast food giants in South Australia have foreshadowed a constitutional challenge against proposed legislation that would retrospectively strip workers of the right to earn Sunday pay rates.
Viral plush toy maker Jellycat has fired off an IP suit against Coles, claiming the supermarket sold poorer quality, copycat versions of its popular anthropomorphic Christmas tree and wreath soft toys.
Competition lawyers are watching with interest to see if Coles appeals the ACCC's decision to block its proposed acquisition of a leasehold interest in a site in Kalgoorlie, with a tribunal review to provide a valuable early test of the new merger regime.
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Coles Group's proposed acquisition of a leasehold interest in a Kalgoorlie supermarket and liquor store site would substantially lessen competition in the retail supply of groceries in the region, the competition cop says.
The competition regulator has opposed Coles Group's proposed acquisition of a leasehold interest in a Kalgoorlie supermarket and liquor store site, finding it would substantially lessen competition in the retail supply of groceries in the region.