Brazil, Competition policy, Digital markets, Ex ante regulation

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Brazil is on the verge of a significant regulatory shift, actively exploring the introduction of ex ante competition regulation designed to address potential harms from digital platforms before they become entrenched. Two initiatives have placed this debate at the forefront of the national policy agenda: Bill No. 2,768/2022 (the Bill) introduced to the Chamber of…

Australia, Competition Law 2024

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This blog post provides a brief overview of some of the most important developments in Australian competition law and policy in 2024. It has been another busy year for the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), particularly in the areas of mergers, digital platform markets, supermarkets, and sustainability. Notably, this year also marks the 50th…