TRADE PRACTICES REGULATIONS AMENDMENT 1979 NO. 1 TRADE PRACTICES REGULATIONS AMENDMENT 1979 NO. 1 - TABLE OF PROVISIONS 1. Interpretation 2. Seal of the Commission 3. Application for authorization--Division 1 of Part VII 4. Notice seeking clearance of contracts, &c. 5. Notification of exclusive dealing 6. Notice seeking clearance of merger 7. Service of documents on persons other than the Commission 8. Recording of date of receipt of applications or notices 9. Seal of the Tribunal 10. Title of proceedings before the Tribunal 11. Filing or lodging of documents with the Registrar 12. Applications for review 13. Confidentiality 14. Summons to witness 15. Continuance of proceedings and matters notwithstanding non-compliance with Regulations or direction 16. Fees 17. Schedule TRADE PRACTICES REGULATIONS AMENDMENT1979 No. 1 - REG 1 Interpretation Regulation 2 of the Trade Practices Regulations is amended by adding at the end thereof the following sub-regulation:-- "(3) A reference in these Regulations to-- (a) the Registrar (other than the reference in sub-regulation 15 (3)), shall be read as including a reference to a Deputy Registrar; or (b) the office of the Registrar, shall be read as including a reference to the office of a Deputy Registrar.". TRADE PRACTICES REGULATIONS AMENDMENT1979 No. 1 - REG 2 Seal of the Commission Regulation 5 of the Trade Practices Regulations is amended by omitting paragraph (a) of sub-regulation (1) and substituting the following paragraph:-- "(a) the Commonwealth Arms, that is to say, the Armorial Ensigns and Supporters granted and assigned for the Commonwealth of Australia by Royal Warrant dated 19 September 1912; and". TRADE PRACTICES REGULATIONS AMENDMENT1979 No. 1 - REG 3 Application for authorization--Division 1 of Part VII Regulation 7 of the Trade Practices Regulations is amended by omitting the words "Form 1, 2 or 3" and substituting the words "Form A, B, C, D, E or F". TRADE PRACTICES REGULATIONS AMENDMENT1979 No. 1 - REG 4 Notice seeking clearance of contracts, &c. Regulation 8 of the Trade Practices Regulations is repealed. TRADE PRACTICES REGULATIONS AMENDMENT1979 No. 1 - REG 5 Notification of exclusive dealing Regulation 9 of the Trade Practices Regulations is amended by omitting the words "with Form 5" and substituting the words "with Form G". TRADE PRACTICES REGULATIONS AMENDMENT1979 No. 1 - REG 6 Notice seeking clearance of merger Regulation 10 of the Trade Practices Regulations is repealed. TRADE PRACTICES REGULATIONS AMENDMENT1979 No. 1 - REG 7 Service of documents on persons other than the Commission Regulation 12 of the Trade Practices Regulations is amended-- (a) by inserting in sub-regulation (3), after the word "document" (first occurring), the words "or notice"; and (b) by adding at the end thereof the following sub-regulation:-- "(4) Notice by the Commission under sub-section 90A (2) or 93A (2) of the Act shall be sent to a person by sending the notice by pre-paid post to that person at-- (a) where the person has, in a document or notice lodged with the Commission, stated an address for service--that address; and (b) in any other case-- (i) where the person is a body corporate which has a registered office in Australia--that registered office; (ii) where the person is a body corporate which does not have a registered office in Australia but which has a place of business in Australia--its principal, or only, place of business in Australia; (iii) where the person is a body corporate which does not have a registered office or a place of business in Australia--the registered office of that body corporate; or (iv) where the person is not a body corporate--the last known address of the person.". TRADE PRACTICES REGULATIONS AMENDMENT1979 No. 1 - REG 8 Recording of date of receipt of applications or notices Regulation 13 of the Trade Practices Regulations is amended by omitting the figures and word "92 (1), 93 (1) or 94 (1)" and substituting the figures "93 (1)". TRADE PRACTICES REGULATIONS AMENDMENT1979 No. 1 - REG 9 Seal of the Tribunal Regulation 15 of the Trades Practices Regulations is amended by omitting paragraph (a) of sub-regulation (1) and substituting the following paragraph:-- "(a) the Commonwealth Arms, that is to say, the Armorial Ensigns and Supporters granted and assigned for the Commonwealth of Australia by Royal Warrant dated 19 September 1912; and". TRADE PRACTICES REGULATIONS AMENDMENT1979 No. 1 - REG 10 Title of proceedings before the Tribunal Regulation 17 of the Trade Practices Regulations is amended-- (a) by inserting in sub-regulation (1), after the words "under sub-section 101 (1)", the words "or section 101A"; and (b) by omitting from sub-regulation (1) the words "with Form 7" and substituting the words "with Form H". TRADE PRACTICES REGULATIONS AMENDMENT1979 No. 1 - REG 11 Filing or lodging of documents with the Registrar Regulation 18 of the Trade Practices Regulations is amended by inserting in sub-regulation (1), after the words "under sub-section 101 (1)", the words "or section 101A". TRADE PRACTICES REGULATIONS AMENDMENT1979 No. 1 - REG 12 Applications for review Regulation 20 of the Trade Practices Regulations is amended-- (a) by omitting from paragraph (a) of sub-regulation (1) the words "with Form 8" and substituting the words "with Form I"; and (b) by omitting sub-regulation (2) and substituting the following sub-regulations:-- "(2) An application under section 101A of the Act for a review of the giving of a notice by the Commission under sub-section 93 (3) of the Act shall be made-- (a) in accordance with Form J; and (b) within a period of 21 days after the date of the notice. "(3) The person making an application referred to in sub-regulation (1) or (2) shall cause a copy of the application to be served on the Commission and, if that person is not the person who made the application to the Commission for the authorization or the corporation to which notice was given under sub-section 93 (3) of the Act, on the person who made the application to the Commission for the authorization or on the corporation to which notice was given under sub-section 93 (3) of the Act, as the case requires.". TRADE PRACTICES REGULATIONS AMENDMENT1979 No. 1 - REG 13 Confidentiality Regulation 24 of the Trade Practices Regulations is amended-- (a) by omitting sub-regulations (1), (2) and (3) and substituting the following sub-regulations:-- "(1) A request to the Commission under sub-section 89 (5) or 95 (2) of the Act that a document, or a part of a document, be excluded from the register kept under sub-section 89 (3) or 95 (1), as the case requires, of the Act shall be made-- (a) where the request is that a document be excluded--by writing in red near the top of each page of the document the words "Restriction of Publication Claimed"; and (b) where the request is that part of a document be excluded--by writing in red near the top of the first page of the document the words "Restriction of Publication of Part Claimed" (and, where the document consists of more than 5 pages, a description of where in the document that part of the document is to be found) and by clearly marking in red that part of the document. "(2) Where a person proposes to apply, at the hearing of proceedings before the Tribunal, for a direction by the Tribunal under paragraph 106 (2) (b) of the Act prohibiting or restricting, by reason of the confidential nature of any evidence or matter or for any other reason, the publication of matters contained in a document filed or lodged with the Registrar, received in evidence by the Tribunal or placed in the records of the Tribunal, the person may mark in red-- (a) near the top of the first page of the document, the words "Restriction of Publication Claimed" (and, where the document consists of more than 5 pages, a description of where in the document those matters are contained); and (b) those matters."; (b) by inserting in sub-regulation (5), after the word "Act" (first occurring), the words "as in force immediately before 1 July 1977"; (c) by omitting from paragraph (a) of sub-regulation (5) the word "or" (last occurring) and substituting the word "and"; and (d) by adding at the end thereof the following sub-regulation:-- "(6) Where the Commission has, under sub-section 89 (5A), 89 (5D), 95 (3) or 95 (7) of the Act, excluded a document, or part of a document, from the register kept under sub-section 89 (3) or 95 (1), as the case requires, of the Act, that exclusion shall be deemed to be-- (a) a request by the person by whom the document was furnished for a direction by the Tribunal under paragraph 106 (2) (b) of the Act prohibiting or restricting the publication of matters contained in that document; and (b) a claim by that person under sub-section 165 (3) of the Act that the document contains matter of a confidential nature.". TRADE PRACTICES REGULATIONS AMENDMENT1979 No. 1 - REG 14 Summons to witness Regulation 25 of the Trade Practices Regulations is amended-- (a) by omitting sub-regulation (1); (b) by omitting from sub-regulation (2) the words "with Form 10" and substituting the words "with Form K"; and (c) by omitting from sub-regulation (3) the figures and word "20 (2) or". TRADE PRACTICES REGULATIONS AMENDMENT1979 No. 1 - REG 15 Continuance of proceedings and matters notwithstanding non-compliance with Regulations or direction Regulation 26 of the Trade Practices Regulations is amended-- (a) by omitting sub-regulation (1) and substituting the following sub-regulations:-- "(1) Subject to sub-section 172 (3) of the Act and to these Regulations, the failure by a person in or in relation to a proceeding or matter before the Commission to comply with a provision of these Regulations does not, unless the Commission otherwise directs, prevent the proceeding or matter being dealt with as if the person had complied with the provision. "(1A) Subject to sub-section 172 (3) of the Act and to these Regulations, the failure by a person in or in relation to a proceeding or matter before the Tribunal to comply with a provision of these Regulations or with a direction of the Tribunal under these Regulations does not, unless the Tribunal otherwise directs, prevent the proceeding or matter being dealt with as if the person has complied with the provision or direction."; (b) by inserting in paragraph (a) of sub-regulation (2), after the word and figures "sub-section 101 (1)", the words and figures ", or under section 101A,"; and (c) by omitting from paragraph (b) of sub-regulation (2) the words "Forms 1 to 6 (inclusive)" and substituting the words "Forms A to G (inclusive)". TRADE PRACTICES REGULATIONS AMENDMENT1979 No. 1 - REG 16 Fees Regulation 28 of the Trade Practices Regulations is amended-- (a) by inserting in sub-regulation (1), after the word "paragraph", the figures "157 (1) (e), 157 (1) (f),"; and (b) by inserting in sub-regulation (2), after the word "paragraph", the figures "157 (1) (e), 157 (1) (f),". TRADE PRACTICES REGULATIONS AMENDMENT1979 No. 1 - REG 17 Schedule The Schedule to the Trade Practices Regulations is repealed and the following Schedule substituted:-- SCHEDULE FORM A Regulation 7 [Front of Form] COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA Trade Practices Act 1974-Sub-section 88 (1) EXCLUSIONARY PROVISIONS: APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION To the Trade Practices Commission: Application is hereby made under sub-section 88 (1) of the Trade Practices Act 1974 for an authorization under that sub-section * to make a contract or arrangement, or arrive at an understanding, where a provision of the proposed contract, arrangement or understanding would be, or might be, an exclusionary provision within the meaning of section 45 of that Act. * to give effect to a provision of a contract, arrangement or understanding where the provision is, or may be, an exclusionary provision within the meaning of section 45 of that Act. *(Strike out whichever is not applicable) (PLEASE READ DIRECTIONS AND NOTICES ON BACK OF FORM) 1. (a) Name of applicant.......................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................. (See Direction 2 on the back of this Form) (b) Short description of business carried on by applicant.................................................... .................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................... (c) Address in Australia for service of documents on the applicant................................ ..................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................... 2. (a) Brief description of contract, arrangement or understanding and, where already made, its date.................................................................................................................. ........................................................................................................................ ..................................................................................................................... (b) Brief description of those provisions of the contract, arrangement or understanding that are, or would or might be, exclusionary provisions................................................ ........................................................................................................................................ (See Direction 4 on the back of this Form) (c) Names and addresses of other parties or proposed parties to contract, arrangement or understanding.................................................................................................. ...................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... 3. Names and addresses (where known) of parties and other persons on whose behalf application is made................................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................ 4. (a) Grounds for grant of authorization................................................................................. ...................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... (b) Facts and contentions relied upon in support of those grounds..................................... ...................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... (See Notice 1 on the back of this Form) 5. This application for authorization may be expressed to be made also in relation to other contracts, arrangements or understandings or proposed contracts, arrangements or understandings, that are or will be in similar terms to the above-mentioned contract, arrangement or understanding. (a) Is this application to be so expressed?........................................................................... (b) If so, the following information is to be furnished:-- (i) the names of the parties to each other contract, arrangement or understanding... .............................................................................................................................. ............................................................................................... (ii) the names of the parties to each other proposed contract, arrangement or understanding which names are known at the date of this application................. ............................................................................................... (See Direction 5 and Notice 2 on the back of this Form) 6. (a) Does this application deal with a matter relating to a joint venture (See section 4J of the Trade Practices Act 1974)?...................................................................................... (b) If so, are any other applications being made simultaneously with this application in relation to that joint venture?......................................................................................... (c) If so, by whom or on whose behalf are those other applications being made?............................................................................................................................. ...................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... 7. Name and address of person authorized by the applicant to provide additional information in relation to this application................................................................................................. ............................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................ Date .............................., 19............. Signed by/on behalf of the applicant .......................................................................... (Signature) .......................................................................... (Full Name) .......................................................................... (Description) [Back of Form] DIRECTIONS 1. Where there is insufficient space on this form to furnish the required information, the information is to be shown on separate sheets, numbered consecutively and signed by or on behalf of the applicant. 2. Where the application is made by or on behalf of a corporation, the name of the corporation is to be inserted in item 1 (a), not the name of the person signing the application and the application is to be signed by a person authorized by the corporation to do so. 3. In item 1 (b), describe that part of the applicant's business relating to the subject matter of the contract, arrangement or understanding in respect of which the application is made. 4. Furnish with the application particulars of the contract, arrangement or understanding in respect of which the authorization is sought. Those particulars shall be furnished-- (a) in so far as the particulars or any of them have been reduced to writing--by lodging a true copy of the writing; and (b) in so far as the particulars or any of them have not been reduced to writing--by lodging a memorandum containing a full and correct statement of the particulars that have not been reduced to writing. 5. Where the application is made also in respect of other contracts, arrangements or understandings which are or will be in similar terms to the contract, arrangement or understanding referred to in item 2, furnish with the application details of the manner in which those contracts, arrangements or understandings vary in their terms from the contract, arrangement or understanding referred to in item 2. NOTICES 1. In relation to item 4, your attention is drawn to sub-section 90 (8) of the Trade Practices Act 1974 which provides as follows:-- "(8) The Commission shall not-- (a) make a determination granting-- (i) an authorization under sub-section 88 (1) in respect of a provision of a proposed contract, arrangement or understanding that is or may be an exclusionary provision; or (ii) an authorization under sub-section 88 (7) in respect of proposed conduct, unless it is satisfied in all the circumstances that the proposed provision or the proposed conduct would result, or be likely to result, in such a benefit to the public that the proposed contract or arrangement should be allowed to be made, the proposed understanding should be allowed to be arrived at, or the proposed conduct should be allowed to take place, as the case may be; or (b) make a determination granting an authorization under sub-section 88 (1) in respect of a provision of a contract, arrangement or understanding that is or may be an exclusionary provision unless it is satisfied in all the circumstances that the provision has resulted, or is likely to result, in such a benefit to the public that the contract, arrangement or understanding should be allowed to be given effect to.". 2. If an authorization is granted in respect of a proposed contract, arrangement or understanding the names of the parties to which are not known at the date of application, the authorization shall, by sub-section 88 (14) of the Trade Practices Act 1974, be deemed to be expressed to be subject to a condition that any party to the contract, arrangement or understanding will, when so required by the Commission, furnish to the Commission the names of all the parties to the contract, arrangement or understanding. _______________ FORM B Regulation 7 [Front of Form] COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA Trade Practices Act 1974--Sub-section 88 (1) AGREEMENTS AFFECTING COMPETITION: APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION To the Trade Practices Commission: Application is hereby made under sub-section 88 (1) of the Trade Practices Act 1974 for an authorization under that sub-section * to make a contract or arrangement, or arrive at an understanding, a provision of which would have the purpose, or would have or might have the effect, of substantially lessening competition within the meaning of section 45 of that Act. * to give effect to a provision of a contract, arrangement or understanding which provision has the purpose, or has or may have the effect, of substantially lessening competition within the meaning of section 45 of that Act. * (Strike out whichever is not applicable) (PLEASE READ DIRECTIONS AND NOTICES ON BACK OF FORM) 1. (a) Name of applicant.......................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... (See Direction 2 on the back of this Form) (b) Short description of business carried on by applicant.................................................... ...................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... (c) Address in Australia for service of documents on the applicant.................................... ...................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... 2. (a) Brief description of contract, arrangement or understanding and, where already made, its date.................................................................................................................. ...................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... (b) Names and addresses of other parties or proposed parties to contract, arrangement or understanding................................................................................................................. ...................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... (See Direction 4 on the back of this Form) 3. Names and addresses (where known) of parties and other persons on whose behalf application is made................................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................ 4. (a) Grounds for grant of authorization................................................................................ ...................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... (b) Facts and contentions relied upon in support of those grounds..................................... ...................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... (See Notice 1 on the back of this Form) 5. This application for authorization may be expressed to be made also in relation to other contracts, arrangements or understandings or proposed contracts, arrangements or understandings, that are or will be in similar terms to the above-mentioned contract, arrangement or understanding. (a) Is this application to be so expressed?........................................................................... (b) If so, the following information is to be furnished:- (i) the names of the parties to each other contract, arrangement or understanding .............................................................................................................................. .............................................................................................................................. (ii) the names of the parties to each other proposed contract, arrangement or understanding which names are known at the date of this application................. .............................................................................................................................. (See Direction 5 and Notice 2 on the back of this Form) 6. (a) Does this application deal with a matter relating to a joint venture (See section 4J of the Trade Practices Act 1974)?...................................................................................... (b) If so, are any other applications being made simultaneously with this application in relation to that joint venture?......................................................................................... (c) If so, by whom or on whose behalf are those other applications being made?............................................................................................................................. ...................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... 7. Name and address of person authorized by the applicant to provide additional information in relation to this application................................................................................................. ............................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................ Dated .............................., 19............. Signed by/on behalf of the applicant .......................................................................... (Signature) .......................................................................... (Full Name) .......................................................................... (Description) [Back of Form] DIRECTIONS 1. Where there is insufficient space on this form to furnish the required information, the information is to be shown on separate sheets, numbered consecutively and signed by or on behalf of the applicant. 2. Where the application is made by or on behalf of a corporation, the name of the corporation is to be inserted in item 1 (a), not the name of the person signing the application and the application is to be signed by a person authorized by the corporation to do so. 3. In item 1 (b), describe that part of the applicant's business relating to the subject matter of the contract, arrangement or understanding in respect of which the application is made. 4. Furnish with the application particulars of the contract, arrangement or understanding in respect of which the authorization is sought. Those particulars shall be furnished-- (a) in so far as the particulars or any of them have been reduced to writing--by lodging a true copy of the writing; and (b) in so far as the particulars or any of them have not been reduced to writing--by lodging a memorandum containing a full and correct statement of the particulars that have not been reduced to writing. 5. Where the application is made also in respect of other contracts, arrangements or understandings which are or will be in similar terms to the contract, arrangement or understanding referred to in item 2, furnish with the application details of the manner in which those contracts, arrangements or understandings vary in their terms from the contract, arrangement or understanding referred to in item 2. NOTICES 1. In relation to item 4, your attention is drawn to sub-sections 90 (6) and (7) of the Trade Practices Act 1974 which provide as follows:-- "(6) The Commission shall not make a determination granting an authorization under sub-section 88 (1), (5) or (8) in respect of a provision (not being a provision that is or may be an exclusionary provision) of a proposed contract, arrangement or understanding, in respect of a proposed covenant, or in respect of proposed conduct, unless it is satisfied in all the circumstances that the provision of the proposed contract, arrangement or understanding, the proposed covenant, or the proposed conduct, as the case may be, would result, or be likely to result, in a benefit to the public and that that benefit would outweigh the detriment to the public constituted by any lessening of competition that would result, or be likely to result, if-- (a) the proposed contract or arrangement were made, or the proposed understanding were arrived at, and the provision concerned were given effect to; (b) the proposed convenant were given, and were complied with; or (c) the proposed conduct were engaged in, as the case may be. "(7) The Commission shall not make a determination granting an authorization under sub-section 88 (1) or (5) in respect of a provision (not being a provision that is or may be an exclusionary provision) of a contract, arrangement or understanding or, in respect of a covenant, unless it is satisfied in all the circumstances that the provision of the contract, arrangement or understanding, or the covenant, as the case may be, has resulted, or is likely to result, in a benefit to the public and that that benefit outweighs or would outweigh the detriment to the public constituted by any lessening of competition that has resulted, or is likely to result, from giving effect to the provision or complying with the covenant.". 2. If an authorization is granted in respect of a proposed contract, arrangement or understanding the names of the parties to which are not known at the date of this application, the authorization shall, by sub-section 88 (14) of the Trade Practices Act 1974, be deemed to be expressed to be subject to a condition that any party to the contract, arrangement or understanding will, when so required by the Commission, furnish to the Commission the names of all the parties to the contract, arrangement or understanding. _______________ FORM C Regulation 7 [Front of Form] COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA Trade Practices Act 1974--Sub-section 88 (5) COVENANTS AFFECTING COMPETITION: APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION To the Trade Practices Commission: Application is hereby made under sub-section 88 (5) of the Trade Practices Act 1974 for an authorization under that sub-section * to require the giving of, or to give, a covenant (other than a proposed covenant of a kind mentioned in sub-section 45C (2) of that Act that relates to the supply or acquisition of goods) where the proposed covenant would have the purpose, or would have or might have the effect, of substantially lessening competition. * to enforce the terms of a covenant (other than a covenant of a kind mentioned in sub-section 45C (1) of that Act that relates to the supply or acquisition of goods). * (Strike out whichever is not applicable) (PLEASE READ DIRECTIONS AND NOTICES ON BACK OF FORM) 1. (a) Name of applicant.......................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... (See Direction 2 on the back of this Form) (b) Short description of business carried on by applicant.................................................... ...................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... (c) Address in Australia for service of documents on the applicant.................................... ...................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... 2. (a) Brief description of covenant and, where already given, its date.................................. ...................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... (b) Names and addresses of persons who are, or are to be, entitled to the benefit of the covenant......................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... (See Direction 4 on the back of this Form) (c) Names and addresses of persons who are, or are to be, bound by the covenant......................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... (See Direction 4 on the back of this Form) 3. Names and addresses (where known) of persons on whose behalf application is made....................................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................ 4. (a) Grounds for grant of authorization................................................................................. ...................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... (b) Facts and contentions relied upon in support of those grounds..................................... ........................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................ (See Notice 1 on the back of this Form) 5. This application for authorization may be expressed to be made also in relation to other covenants proposed covenants that are or will be in similar terms to the above-mentioned covenant. (a) Is this application to be so expressed?........................................................................... (b) If so, the following information is to be furnished:-- (i) where the applicant is entitled to the benefit of the other covenants, the names of the persons who are bound by each of the other covenants...................... .............................................................................................................................. .............................................................................................................................. (ii) where the applicant is to be entitled to the benefit of the other proposed covenants, the names of the persons who are to be bound by each of the other proposed covenants which names are known at the date of this application...... .............................................................................................................................. (iii) where the applicant is bound by the other covenants, the names of the persons who are entitled to the benefit of each of the other covenants............................. .............................................................................................................................. (iv) where the applicant is to be bound by the other proposed covenants, the names of the persons who are to be entitled to the benefit of each of the other proposed covenants which names are known at the date of the application....... .............................................................................................................................. (See Direction 5 and Notice 2 on the back of this Form) 6. (a) Does this application deal with a matter relating to a joint venture (See section 4J of the Trade Practices Act 1974)?...................................................................................... (b) If so, are any other applications being made simultaneously with this application in relation to that joint venture?.......................................................................................... (c) If so, by whom or on whose behalf are those other applications being made?............................................................................................................................. ...................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... 7. Name and address of person authorized by the applicant to provide additional information in relation to this application................................................................................................. ............................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................ Dated .............................., 19............. Signed by/on behalf of the applicant .......................................................................... (Signature) .......................................................................... (Full Name) .......................................................................... (Description) [Back of Form] DIRECTIONS 1. Where there is insufficient space on this form to furnish the required information, the information is to be shown on separate sheets, numbered consecutively and signed by or on behalf of the applicant. 2. Where the application is made by or on behalf of a corporation, the name of the corporation is to be inserted in item 1 (a), not the name of the person signing the application and the application is to be signed by a person authorized by the corporation to do so. 3. In item 1 (b), describe that part of the applicant's business relating to the subject matter of the covenant in respect of which the application is made. 4. Furnish with the application particulars of the covenant in respect of which the authorization is sought. Those particulars shall be furnished-- (a) in so far as the particulars or any of them have been reduced to writing--by lodging a true copy of the writing; and (b) in so far as the particulars or any of them have not been reduced to writing--by lodging a memorandum containing a full and correct statement of the particulars that have not been reduced to writing. 5. Where the application is made also in respect of other covenants which are or will be in similar terms to the covenant referred to in item 2, furnish with the application details of the manner in which those covenants vary in their terms from the covenant referred to in item 2. NOTICES 1. In relation to item 4, your attention is drawn to sub-sections 90 (6) and (7) of the Trade Practices Act 1974 which provide as follows:-- "(6) The Commission shall not make a determination granting an authorization under sub-section 88 (1), (5) or (8) in respect of a provision (not being a provision that is or may be an exclusionary provision) of a proposed contract, arrangement or understanding, in respect of a proposed covenant, or in respect of proposed conduct, unless it is satisfied in all the circumstances that the provision of the proposed contract, arrangement or understanding, the proposed covenant, or the proposed conduct, as the case may be, would result, or be likely to result, in a benefit to the public and that that benefit would outweigh the detriment to the public constituted by any lessening of competition that would result, or be likely to result, if-- (a) the proposed contract or arrangement were made, or the proposed understanding were arrived at, and the provision concerned were given effect to; (b) the proposed covenant were given, and were complied with; or (c) the proposed conduct were engaged in, as the case may be. "(7) The Commission shall not make a determination granting an authorization under sub-section 88 (1) or (5) in respect of a provision (not being a provision that is or may be an exclusionary provision) of a contract, arrangement or understanding or, in respect of a covenant, unless it is satisfied in all the circumstances that the provision of the contract, arrangement or understanding, or the covenant, as the case may be, has resulted, or is likely to result, in a benefit to the public and that that benefit outweighs or would outweigh the detriment to the public constituted by any lessening of competition that has resulted, or is likely to result, from giving effect to the provision or complying with the covenant.". 2. If an authorization is granted in respect of a proposed covenant and the names of the other persons to be bound by, or entitled to the benefit of, the covenant are not known at the date of this application, the authorization shall, by sub-section 88 (14) of the Trade Practices Act 1974, be deemed to be expressed to be subject to a condition that any of the persons bound by, or entitled to the benefit of, the covenant will, when so required by the Commission, furnish to the Commission the names of all the persons entitled to the benefit of, or bound by, the covenant. _______________ FORM D Regulation 7 [Front of Form] COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA Trade Practices Act 1974--Sub-section 88 (7) SECONDARY BOYCOTTS: APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION To the Trade Practices Commission: Application is hereby made under sub-section 88 (7) of the Trade Practices Act 1974 for an authorization under that sub-section * to engage, in concert with other persons, in conduct that hinders or prevents, or may hinder or prevent, the supply of goods or services by a third person to a corporation (or a person). * to engage, in concert with other persons, in conduct that hinders or prevents, or may hinder or prevent, the acquisition of goods or services by a third person from a corporation (or a person). * (Strike out whichever is not applicable) (PLEASE READ DIRECTIONS AND NOTICE ON BACK OF FORM) 1. (a) Name of applicant......................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... (See Direction 2 on the back of this Form) (b) Short description of business, activity or occupation carried on by applicant........................................................................................................................ ...................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... (c) Address in Australia for service of documents on the applicant........................................................................................................................ ...................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... 2. (a) Description of conduct proposed to be engaged in....................................................... ...................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... (b) Number of persons proposing to engage, in concert, in that conduct............................ ...................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... Where number of persons stated in item 2 (b) is less than 50, their names and addresses......................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... (See Direction 4 on the back of this Form) 3. Name and address of third party whose supply of acquisition of goods or services is to be, or may be, hindered or prevented by the conduct.................................................................. ............................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................ 4. Name and address or corporation (or person) to or from which (or whom) supply or acquisition of goods or services is to be, or may be, hindered or prevented by the conduct................................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................ 5. Names and addresses of persons on whose behalf application is made................................ ............................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................ 6. (a) Grounds for grant of authorization................................................................................. ...................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... (b) Facts and contentions relied upon in support of those grounds..................................... ...................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... (See Notice on the back of this Form) 7. (a) Does this application deal with a matter relating to a joint venture ( See section 4J of the Trade Practices Act 1974)?...................................................................................... (b) If so, are any other applications being made simultaneously with this application in relation to that joint venture?......................................................................................... (c) If so, by whom or on whose behalf are those other applications being made?............................................................................................................................. ...................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... 8. Name and address of person authorized by the applicant to provide additional information in relation to this application................................................................................................. ............................................................................................................ Dated .............................., 19............. Signed by/on behalf of the applicant .......................................................................... (Signature) .......................................................................... (Full Name) .......................................................................... (Description) [Back of Form] DIRECTIONS 1. Where there is insufficient space on this form to furnish the required information, the information is to be shown on separate sheets, numbered consecutively and signed by or on behalf of the applicant. 2. Where the application is made by or on behalf of a corporation, the name of the corporation is to be inserted in item 1 (a), not the name of the person signing the application and the application is to be signed by a person authorized by the corporation to do so. 3. In item 1 (b), if applicable, describe that part of the applicant's business relating to the subject matter of the proposed conduct in respect of which the application is made. 4. Furnish with the application particulars of the conduct in respect of which the authorization is sought. Those particulars shall be furnished-- (a) in so far as the particulars or any of them have been reduced to writing--by lodging a true copy of the writing; and (b) in so far as the particulars or any of them have not been reduced to writing--by lodging a memorandum containing a full and correct statement of the particulars that have not been reduced to writing. NOTICE In relation to item 6, your attention is drawn to paragraph 90 (8) (a) of the Trade Practices Act 1974 which provides that the Commission shall not-- "(a) make a determination granting-- (i) an authorization under sub-section 88 (1) in respect of a provision of a proposed contract, arrangement or understanding that is or may be an exclusionary provision; or (ii) an authorization under sub-section 88 (7) in respect of proposed conduct, unless it is satisfied in all the circumstances that the proposed provision or the proposed conduct would result, or be likely to result, in such a benefit to the public that the proposed contract or arrangement should be allowed to be made, the proposed understanding should be allowed to be arrived at, or the proposed conduct should be allowed to take place, as the case may be;". _______________ FORM E Regulation 7 [Front of Form] COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA Trade Practices Act 1974--Sub-section 88 (8) EXCLUSIVE DEALING: APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION To the Trade Practices Commission: Application is hereby made under sub-section 88 (8) of the Trade Practices Act 1974 for an authorization under that sub-section to engage in conduct that constitutes or may constitute the practice of exclusive dealing. (PLEASE READ DIRECTIONS AND NOTICE ON BACK OF FORM) 1. (a) Name of applicant.......................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... (See Direction 2 on the back of this Form) (b) Short description of business carried on by applicant.................................................... ...................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................ (c) Address in Australia for service of documents on the applicant.................................... ...................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... 2. (a) Description of the goods or services in relation to the supply or acquisition of which this application relates.................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... (b) Description of the conduct that would or may constitute the practice of exclusive dealing............................................................................................................................ ...................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... (See Direction 4 on the back of this Form) 3. (a) Class or classes of persons to which the conduct relates............................................... ...................................................................................................... (b) Number of those persons-- (i) At present time................................................................................................... (ii) Estimated within the next year.............................................................................. (c) Where number of persons stated in item 3 (b) (i) is less than 50, their names and addresses......................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... 4. (a) Grounds for grant of authorization................................................................................. ...................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... (b) Facts and contentions relied upon in support of those grounds..................................... ...................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... (See Notice on the back of this Form) 5. (a) Does this application deal with a matter relating to a joint venture (See section 4J of the Trade Practices Act 1974)?...................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... (b) If so, are any other applications being made simultaneously with this application in relation to that joint venture?......................................................................................... (c) If so, by whom or on whose behalf are those other applications being made?............................................................................................................................. ...................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... 6. Name and address of person authorized by the applicant to provide additional information in relation to this application............................................................................. ............................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................ Dated .............................., 19............. Signed by/on behalf of the applicant .......................................................................... (Signature) .......................................................................... (Full Name) .......................................................................... (Description) [Back of Form] DIRECTIONS 1. Where there is insufficient space on this form to furnish the required information, the information is to be shown on separate sheets, numbered consecutively and signed by or on behalf of the applicant. 2. Where the application is made by or on behalf of a corporation, the name of the corporation is to be inserted in item 1 (a), not the name of the person signing the application and the application is to be signed by a person authorized by the corporation to do so. 3. In item 1 (b), describe that part of the applicant's business in the course of which the conduct is engaged in. 4. Where particulars of a condition or of a reason of the type referred to in sub-sections 47 (2) to (9) (inclusive) of the Trade Practices Act 1974 have been reduced in whole or in part to writing, a copy of the writing is to be furnished with the application. 5. In item 3 (a), describe the nature of the business carried on by the persons referred to therein. 6. In item 3 (b) (ii), state an estimate of the highest number of persons with whom the applicant is likely to deal in the course of engaging in the conduct at any time during the next year. NOTICE In relation to item 4, your attention is drawn to sub-section 90 (6) of the Trade Practices Act 1974 which provides as follows:-- "(6) The Commission shall not make a determination granting an authorization under sub-section 88 (1), (5) or (8) in respect of a provision (not being a provision that is or may be an exclusionary provision) of a proposed contract, arrangement or understanding, in respect of a proposed covenant, or in respect of proposed conduct, unless it is satisfied in all the circumstances that the provision of the proposed contract, arrangement or understanding, the proposed covenant, or the proposed conduct, as the case may be, would result, or be likely to result, in a benefit to the public and that that benefit would outweigh the detriment to the public constituted by any lessening of competition that would result, or be likely to result, if- (a) the proposed contract or arrangement were made, or the proposed understanding were arrived at, and the provision concerned were given effect to; (b) the proposed covenant were given, and were complied with; or (c) the proposed conduct were engaged in, as the case may be.". _______________ FORM F Regulation 7 [Front of Form] COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA Trade Practices Act 1974--Sub-section 88 (9) MERGERS: APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION To the Trade Practices Commission: Application is hereby made under sub-section 88 (9) of the Trade Practices Act 1974 for an authorization under that sub-section to acquire shares in the capital, or to acquire assets, of the body corporate named in item 2. (PLEASE READ DIRECTIONS AND NOTICE ON BACK OF FORM) 1. (a) Name of applicant corporation....................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... (b) Short description of business carried on by applicant.................................................... ...................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... (c) Address in Australia for service of documents on the applicant.................................... ...................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... (d) Name and address of any corporation for whose benefit the shares or assets will be held................................................................................................................................. ...................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... 2. (a) Name of body corporate whose shares or assets are to be acquired.............................. ...................................................................................................... (b) Place of incorporation of the body corporate................................................................. ...................................................................................................... (c) Registered office of the body corporate......................................................................... ...................................................................................................... (d) Short description of the business carried on by the body corporate............................... ...................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... (e) Number of shares or description of assets to be acquired.............................................. ...................................................................................................... 3. Where a contract, arrangement, understanding or proposal for the acquisition has been made, brief description of the contract, arrangement, understanding or proposal and its date......................................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................ (See Direction 3 on the back of this Form) 4. (a) Grounds for grant of authorization................................................................................. ................................................................................................... (b) Facts and contentions relied upon in support of those grounds..................................... ...................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... (See Notice on the back of this Form) 5. (a) Does this application deal with a matter relating to a joint venture (See section 4J of the Trade Practices Act 1974)?...................................................................................... (b) If so, are any other applications being made simultaneously with this application in relation to that joint venture?......................................................................................... (c) If so, by whom or on whose behalf are those other applications being made?............................................................................................................................. ...................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... 6. Name and address of person authorized by the applicant corporation to provide additional information in relation to this application............................................................................. ............................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................ Dated .............................., 19............. Signed by/on behalf of the corporation .......................................................................... (Signature) .......................................................................... (Full Name) .......................................................................... (Description) [Back of Form] DIRECTIONS 1. Where there is insufficient space on this form to furnish the required information, the information is to be shown on separate sheets, numbered consecutively and signed on behalf of the applicant corporation. 2. The application is to be signed by a person authorized by the corporation to do so. 3. Furnish with the application particulars of the contract, arrangement, understanding or proposal (if any) in respect of which the authorization is sought. Those particulars shall be furnished-- (a) in so far as the particulars or any of them have been reduced to writing--by lodging a true copy of the writing; and (b) in so far as the particulars or any of them have not been reduced to writing--by lodging a memorandum containing a full and correct statement of the particulars that have not been reduced to writing. NOTICE In relation to item 4, your attention is drawn to sub-section 90 (9) of the Trade Practices Act 1974 which provides as follows:- "(9) The Commission shall not make a determination granting an authorization under sub-section 88 (9) in respect of a proposed acquisition of shares in the capital, or of assets, of a body corporate unless it is satisfied in all the circumstances that the proposed acquisition would result, or be likely to result, in such a benefit to the public that the acquisition should be allowed to take place.". _______________ FORM G Regulation 7 [Front of Form] COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA Trade Practices Act 1974--Sub-section 93 (1) EXCLUSIVE DEALING: NOTIFICATION To the Trade Practices Commission: Notice is hereby given, in accordance with sub-section 93 (1) of the Trade Practices Act 1974, of particulars of conduct or of proposed conduct of a kind referred to in sub-section 47 (2), (3), (4) or (5) or paragraph 47 (8) (a) or (b) or (9) (a), (b) or (c) of that Act in which the person giving notice engages or proposes to engage. (PLEASE READ DIRECTIONS AND NOTICE ON BACK OF FORM) 1. (a) Name of person giving notice........................................................................................ ...................................................................................................... (See Direction 2 on the back of this Form) (b) Short description of business carried on by that person................................................. ...................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... (c) Address in Australia for service of documents on that person....................................... ...................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... 2. (a) Description of the goods or services in relation to the supply or acquisition of which this notice relates............................................................................................................ ...................................................................................................... (b) Description of the conduct that would or may constitute the practice of exclusive dealing............................................................................................................................ ...................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... (See Direction 4 on the back of this Form) 3. (a) Class or classes of persons to which the conduct relates............................................... ...................................................................................................... (b) Number of those persons-- (i) At present time...................................................................................................... (ii) Estimated within the next year.............................................................................. (c) Where number of persons stated in item 3 (b) (i) is less than 50, their names and addresses......................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... 4. Name and address of person authorized by the person giving this notice to provide additional information in relation to this notice.................................................................... ............................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................ Dated .............................., 19............. Signed by/on behalf of the person giving this notice .......................................................................... (Signature) .......................................................................... (Full Name) .......................................................................... (Description) [Back of Form] DIRECTIONS 1. Where there is insufficient space on this form to furnish the required information, the information is to be shown on separate sheets, numbered consecutively and signed by or on behalf of the person giving the notice. 2. Where the notice is given by or on behalf of a corporation, the name of the corporation is to be inserted in item 1 (a), not the name of the person signing the notice and the notice is to be signed by a person authorized by the corporation to do so. 3. In item 1 (b), describe that part of the business of the person giving the notice in the course of which the conduct is engaged in. 4. Where particulars of a condition or of a reason of the type referred to in sub-section 47 (2), (3), (4) or (5) or paragraph 47 (8) (a) or (b) or (9) (a), (b) or (c) of the Trade Practices Act 1974 have been reduced in whole or in part to writing, a copy of the writing is to be furnished with the notice. 5. In item 3 (a), describe the nature of the business carried on by the persons referred to therein. 6. In item 3 (b) (ii), state an estimate of the highest number of persons with whom the person giving the notice is likely to deal in the course of engaging in the conduct at any time during the next year. NOTICE Notification is not available in respect of conduct of a kind referred to in sub-section 47 (6) or (7) or paragraph 47 (8) (c) or (9) (d) of the Trade Practices Act 1974. With respect to such conduct, Form E (Exclusive Dealing: Application for Authorization) should be used. _______________ FORM H Regulation 17 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA Trade Practices Act 1974 TITLE OF PROCEEDINGS BEFORE TRIBUNAL In the Trade Practices Tribunal File No. Re (Insert description of proceedings) _______________ FORM I Sub-regulation 20 (1) APPLICATION TO TRIBUNAL FOR REVIEW (Title) 1. I (here insert name and address of applicant--where the applicant is a corporation, the corporation's name should be inserted here, not the name of an officer of the corporation) hereby apply to the Trade Practices Tribunal pursuant to section 101 of the Trade Practices Act 1974 for a review of the determination of the Trade Practices Commission dated the day of 19 (Commission file no. ). 2. (a) I was/was not (here delete whichever not applicable) the applicant for the authorization to which the determination relates. (b) (To be completed if applicant for review was not applicant for authorization). My interest in the determination is as follows:-- (Here set out particulars of the matters by reason of which the applicant will seek to satisfy the Tribunal that, for the purposes of sub-section 101 (1) of the Act, he has a sufficient interest in the determination.) 3. I am dissatisfied with the determination of the Commission in the following respects:-- 4. The determination that I am seeking from the Tribunal is as follows:-- 5. Particulars of the facts and contentions upon which I intend to rely in support of the application for review are attached. 6. My address for service for the purpose of regulation 21 of the Trade Practices Regulations is (here insert address in Australia at which documents may be served for the purpose of proceedings). Dated this day of 19 . Signed by/on behalf of the applicant .......................................................................... (Signature) .......................................................................... (Full Name) .......................................................................... (Where applicant is a corporation, state position occupied in corporation by person signing). (If signed by solicitor for applicant this fact should be stated). _______________ FORM J Sub-regulation 20 (2) APPLICATION TO TRIBUNAL FOR REVIEW (Title) 1. I (here insert name and address of applicant--where the applicant is a corporation, the corporation's name should be inserted here, not the name of an officer of the corporation) hereby apply to the Trade Practices Tribunal pursuant to section 101A of the Trade Practices Act 1974 for a review of the giving of notice under sub-section 93 (3) of that Act to (here state name of corporation to which, or person to whom, notice was given) by the Trade Practices Commission on the day of 19 (Commission file no. ). 2. (a) That notice was/was not (here delete whichever not applicable) given to the person making this application. (b) (To be completed if applicant for review was not corporation to which, or person to whom, that notice was given). My interest in the determination is as follows:-- (Here set out particulars of the matters by reason of which the applicant will seek to satisfy the Tribunal that, for the purposes of section 101A of the Act, he has a sufficient interest). 3. I am dissatisfied with the giving of the notice by the Commission because:-- 4. Particulars of the facts and contentions upon which I intend to rely in support of the application for review are attached. 5. My address for service for the purpose of regulation 21 of the Trade Practices Regulations is (here insert address in Australia at which documents may be served for the purpose of proceedings). Dated this day of 19 . Signed by/on behalf of the applicant .......................................................................... (Signature) .......................................................................... (Full Name) .......................................................................... (Where applicant is a corporation, state position occupied in corporation by person signing). (If signed by solicitor for applicant this fact should be stated). _______________ FORM K Regulation 25 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA Trade Practices Act 1974 SUMMONS TO WITNESS: TRADE PRACTICES TRIBUNAL (Title) To (full name and address of witness) You are hereby summoned to attend before the Trade Practices Tribunal at on 19 , at o'clock in the noon, and thereafter from day to day until the hearing of proceedings in relation to the above-mentioned matter is completed or until you are released from further attendance. 2. You are required to attend before the Tribunal for the purpose of giving evidence in the proceedings. *3. You are required to bring with you and produce the following documents:-- (Here set out the documents required). Dated this day of 19 . President (or Deputy president or Member) of the Trade Practices Tribunal *Insert if applicable 1. Notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 17 January 1979. 2. Statutory Rules 1974 No. 170 as amended by Statutory Rules 1974 Nos. 175 and 247; 1975 No. 13; and 1978 No. 212. TRADE PRACTICES REGULATIONS AMENDMENT 1979 NO. 1 - NOTES Compilation Information [GRAPHIC] Statutory Rules 1979 No. 1 REGULATIONS UNDER THE TRADE PRACTICES ACT 19741 I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Trade Practices Act 1974. Dated this eleventh day of January 1979. ZELMAN COWEN Governor-General By His Excellency's Command, WAL. FIFE Minister of State for Business and Consumer Affairs _______________ AMENDMENTS OF THE TRADE PRACTICESREGULATIONS2