ACCC launches investigation on proposed Foxtel and Fox Sports merger

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is seeking views on the proposed merger of Foxtel and Fox Sports Australia.

The ACCC’s investigation is focused on the impact on competition. In particular, it is seeking views on the impact of the proposed merger on:

• competition for the acquisition and supply of sports audio-visual content from content suppliers
• competition for the supply of sports audio-visual content to viewers
• the wholesale supply of fixed line and mobile broadband services
• the supply of telecommunications services to consumers.

Responses need to be lodged no later than 5pm on October 27 2017.