Competition and Consumer Act 2010
151AXCommission may refuse to consider application if it relates to the same conduct as an authorisation application
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151AX Commission may refuse to consider application if it relates to the same conduct as an authorisation application
(1) This section applies if:
(a) the Commission receives, or has received, an application for an exemption order; and
(b) the Commission receives, or has received, an application for an authorisation under Division 1 of Part VII; and
(c) the application for the exemption order and the application for the authorisation relate to the same conduct.
(2) The Commission may refuse to:
(a) consider the application for the exemption order; or
(b) convene a conference under section 151AZ to discuss the application for the exemption order;
until:
(c) the Commission has made a determination under section 90 in relation to the application for the authorisation; or
(d) if the Commission makes such a determination—the expiry of the time limit allowed for a person to apply to the Tribunal for a review of the determination; or
(e) if a person applies to the Tribunal for a review of the determination—the review (including any court proceedings arising out of the review) is finalised.