Quarterly merger report – Q3 2026
The quarter in brief
- 113 notifications filed, up 19% on Q2 2026, and 183 waiver applications decided, up 4% on Q2 2026.
- Phase 1 reviews concluded in a median 18 business days, 1 day slower than Q2 2026; waivers in 17, 5 days slower than Q2 2026.
- Notifications filed had spent an estimated median 16 business days in pre-notification, 1.5 days longer than Q2 2026.
- 96% of waivers were granted and 97% of phase 1 reviews ended in approval.
- 3 matters referred to phase 2; 5 phase 2 reviews concluded (3 not approved, 2 assessment ceased).
- 1 Tribunal review opened: Coles (ACT 1 of 2026); 1 open at quarter end.