Graeme Samuel Competition Quotations

Even with Toll's proposed undertakings, significant detrimental effects on competition are still likely to arise.

A merger of the second and third largest suppliers of architectural and decorative paint has the potential to lead to a significant reduction in competition and increased prices.

Although Toll did offer undertakings relating to rail, the information available indicated to the ACCC that these undertakings were not sufficient to address the competition concerns.

We are carefully considering the material before us and expect to determine in a matter of weeks whether or not we will issue a competition notice to Telstra.

The intensity of the debate on ULL pricing suggests that after seven years of regulation, competition is finally gaining some traction.