Competition and Consumer Act 2010
151AYCommission may refuse to consider application if it relates to the same conduct as a Part VII notification
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151AY Commission may refuse to consider application if it relates to the same conduct as a Part VII notification
(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, a notice under subsection 93(1) or 93AB(1A) or (1); and
(c) the application for the exemption order and the notice 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 decides whether or not to give a notice under subsection 93(3) or (3A) or 93AC(1) or (2); or
(d) if the Commission gives such a notice—the expiry of the time limit allowed for a person to apply to the Tribunal for review of the decision; or
(e) if a person applies to the Tribunal for a review of the decision—the review (including any court proceedings arising out of the review) is finalised.