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Australia anti competitive agreementsabuse of dominance

Seven Network Ltd v News Ltd

[2009] FCAFC 166
JurisdictionAustralia
CourtFull Federal Court of Australia
Year2009
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Full Federal Court considered exclusive dealing provisions under s 47 TPA in the context of free-to-air television rights and substantial lessening of competition.

Key Principle

free-to-air television rights; exclusive dealing; s 47 TPA; substantial lessening of competition

Area of Law

competition

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